Drug quality control work in drug analysis and research unit:

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1999Author
Kibwage, IO
Kaimenyi JT
Gathu, L
Githiga, IM
Nguyo, J.M
Ngugi, JK
King'ondu, O
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The Drug Analysis and Research Unit received and analyzed 262 drug samples over a five-year period 1991 to 1995. Samples were obtained from regulatory authorities, local industry, non-Governmental organizations, Hospitals and private practitioners. The samples analyzed, constituted 59.4% local and 40.6% imported. Failure to comply with quality specifications as set out in respective monographs was overall ,17.5% representing 19.9% of local and 14.2% of imported products,