For former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar “Jojo” Binay it should be Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III who should have resigned from his post and not former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo. “The wrong person resigned. It should have been the Health Secretary for…
SunStar Illegally procured vaccines genuine, but unfit for use
MANILA. In this photo taken in June 2021, government officials welcome another shipment of Sinovac vaccines against Covid-19. Only the government may procure vaccines, which are still not approved for commercial distribution. (File)
+ July 08, 2021 THE coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine seized from three suspects who were illegally selling these were genuine, but unfit for use, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo.
In a television interview, Domingo said the vaccines were no longer safe for use considering the way it was handled.
The packaging had been opened and the vaccines were not stored at the required temperature.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo
FDA Director-General Rolando Enrique Domingo believes that there is “no conflict of interest” on the move of the DOH.
“Hindi naman… kasi nasa batas iyon and it’s a worldwide practice. Yung ating Executive Order 121 natin is based on WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines kasi talagang posible din naman na ang gobyerno ay gustong bumili ng bakuna pero walang local manufacturer or representative dito (It’s not… because it’s in the law and it’s a worldwide practice. The Executive Order 121 is based on WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines as it is really possible that the government wants to buy a vaccine but there is no local manufacturer or representative here),” said Domingo in a press briefing.
Published May 4, 2021, 2:51 PM
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, May 4, said it cannot assure for the safety and quality of the products used under the condition of a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) as it did not undergo evaluation by the agency.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo
FDA Director General Eric Domingo said an unregistered drug, medical device, or food product used under the condition of a CSP does not undergo evaluation by the FDA.
“So when we give a compassionate special permit it is very clear that we have no assurance of safety, efficacy, and quality because it did not undergo evaluation with the FDA,” Domingo said in virtual press briefing.