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*Medicines Sold Illegally On The Streets As Prices In Pharmacies Go Beyond Reach* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?eu Medicines are now being sold illegally on the streets in Zimbabwe as prices of drugs in pharmacies continue to increase beyond the reach of ordinary Zimbabweans. The Sunday Mail reports that antibiotics, painkillers, contraceptives, dermatological creams and body enhancement supplements are now readily available on the streets in the country. The drugs are muggled into the country. Medicine Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) spokesperson Shingai Gwatidzo commented on the issue: ---------- *HOT DEALS:* *itel A70 - (128GB, 3GB RAM) $89,* *itel A70 - (256GB, 4GB RAM) $99* *itel P40 (128GB, 4GB), (6000mAh) $99* *itel P40 (64GB, 4G), (6000mAh) $93* *LATEST: itel S24 (128) $124; S24 (256GB) $159* Cash on Delivery in Harare & Bulawayo. Tinotumira kwamuri inosvika. WhatsApp: 0️⃣7️⃣8️⃣3️⃣ 4️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 7️⃣9️⃣3️⃣ ---------- > Generally, the formal market is well regulated and we are not facing major challenges with counterfeit medicines. > However, the problem has been the mushrooming of informal drug markets which can be attributed to the high costs of medicines in pharmacies and their pricing in foreign currency, especially the United States dollar. > In order to curb the problem of illegal medicines and drugs, MCAZ is conducting training and capacity building activities for ZIMRA and port health officials, so that they are able to carry out consignment verification and alert law enforcement agents where suspicious goods are identified. *Related:* *Medical Aid Societies Justify Price Hikes* *Detectives Recover US$500 000 Drugs From Backyard Pharmacy* *Senior Doctors Accuse Govt Of Lying On Drugs Availability* *Medical Aid Societies Mull A 400% Fee Hike* More: The Sunday Mail _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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