KUALA LUMPUR: Nineteen raids have been carried out in the Klang Valley this year against those who manufacture, distribute and sell Hamer Ginseng & Coffee Candy, which contains a controlled drug that treats erectile dysfunction, says the Health Ministry.
From the raids carried out by the Pharmacy Enforcement Division, RM18,910 worth of the products containing “Nortadalafil”, were confiscated, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah .
"We advise people who have stocks of the products to stop any sale, distribution or consumption," he said in a statement on Thursday . It is categorised as a Group B Poison under the First Schedule of the Act and only licensed pharmacists could supply the registered products to patients through valid prescriptions issued by a registered doctor, dentist or veterinarian, he said.Dr Noor Hisham said this year, 87 platforms on websites and social media that sold Hamer Ginseng & Coffee Candy were also screened, monitored and had action taken against them by the division.
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