By Mohammed Zafran. Measures are being taken to withdraw two blood sugar control medicines from the market, it was learnt. Authorities have urged consumers not to purchase Glynase 5mg and Diatab 5mg tablets because of health concerns. Both medications are used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. C
Measures are being taken to withdraw two blood sugar control medicines from the market, it was learnt.
Authorities have urged consumers not to purchase Glynase 5mg and Diatab 5mg tablets because of health concerns.
Both medications are used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Concerns over the composition of the medicine is the reason for the withdrawal, sources said.
Saudi food and drug authority recently started pulling the product from the market and warned consumers against purchasing the products. Yesterday, the National Health Regulatory Authority came up with a similar alert.
The authority said that it received an alert from the Saudi counterparts.
According to sources, the citizens were recently tuned away from the health centre pharmacies stating that it was not available there and that it will need to be purchased from private pharmacies.
The Ministry of Health is now resolving the situation by ensuring that all health centre pharmacies have the medication.
Citizens and residents can contact the Ministry on 32220112 to report about any shortage of medicines.
