There is no shortage of medicine as claimed by the Fiji Labour Party.
The Fiji Pharmaceuticals and Biomedical Services Center has been allocated 37 million dollars this year to provide quality, safe and effective essential pharmaceuticals at affordable prices to customers and affordable fees for private patients.
The Ministry of Health says the center currently has $16 million worth of pharmaceuticals to cater for any upsurge in medicine demand.
The statement highlights that the center is well stocked with no shortage of drugs and contingency plans are in place to resolve any sudden gaps in supply.
Meanwhile a drug registration program will also be carried out this year to ensure products imported and marketed in Fiji are of good quality.
Story by: Gwen McGoon
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