Quality performance of drugs analyzed in the Drug Analysis and Research unit (DARU) during the period 2006-2010.
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2013Author
Abuga, KO
Amugune, BK
Ndwigah, SN
Kamau, FN
Thoithi, GN
Ogeto, JO
Okaru, AO
Nguyo, JM
King'Ondu, OK
Mugo, HN
Kibwage, IO
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During the period 2006-2010, the Drug Analysis and Research Unit analyzed 583 samples. The samples comprised 50.6% local and 49.4% imported products. Samples were subjected to compendial or in-house specifications. The failure rate was 12.2% for local products and 14.2% for imports. Antibacterial products recorded the highest failure rate (21.6%) while anticancers and drugs acting on the gastrointestinal, respiratory and reproductive systems all passed in the tests performed. The failure rate for antiprotozoals, antimalarials, antifungals, anthelminthics and analgesics was 14.3%, 12.5%, 11.8%, 8.9% and 11.5%, respectively.
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http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20153010356.html?resultNumber=1&q=au%3A%22Mugo%2C+H.+N.%22http://hdl.handle.net/11295/84242
Citation
East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2013 Vol. 16 No. 2 pp. 33-43Publisher
Univeristy of Nairobi
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- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) [10387]