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FDA and Health Ministry Plan Disposal of Seized Opioid Stockpile

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), is set to safely dispose of a significant consignment of opioids seized at the Tema Port.

The operation, directed by a court order, is being carried out with the support of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

The seized shipment includes:

– 26 cartons of Rahol Tapentadol 250 mg
– 160 cartons of Tafradol Tapentadol 120 mg
– 40 cartons of Timaking Tapentadol 120 mg
– 190 cartons of Loperamide 2 mg
– 320 cartons of Chlorpheniramine Maleate

This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring public safety and preventing the misuse of controlled substances.

The Ministry and FDA have assured the public that the disposal process will adhere to strict safety and environmental standards.

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