Tropical Medicine & Surgery

Department of Medicines and Medical Devices Authority, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dares Salaam, Tanzania

Publications

• Review Article   
  Quality Surveillance of Anti-Tuberculosis Medicines in Tanzania, 2012-2018
  Author(s): Kissa W. Mwamwitwa*, Betty A. Maganda, Seth Kisenge, Sophia A. Mziray, Henry Irunde, Yonah H. Mwalwisi, Adam M. Fimbo, Wilbroad Kalala, Adelard Mtenga, Akida M. Khea, Adonis Bitegeko, Danstan H. Shewiyo, Eliangiringa Kaale and Blandina T. Mbaga
  
  Background: The use of substandard and falsified (SF) anti-tuberculosis (ant-TB) medicines may lead to treatment failure and development of drug resistance. SF medicinal products are claimed to be more prevalent in developing countries with high burden of tuberculosis disease. National Regulatory Authorities therefore, should ensure that the quality of these life-saving medicines is systematically monitored. We conducted a post marketing surveillance study to determine the quality of anti-tuberculosis medicines circulating on the market in Tanzania Mainland. Methods: This was a prospective cross sectional study conducted between 2012 and 2018. Purposive sampling technique was used in collecting a total of 777 samples of anti-tuberculosis medicines. Samples were collected from ports of entry, Medical Stores Depar.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9088.21.9.232

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