The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning regarding an illegal HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) injectable currently being marketed in Vietnam. The product is being traded under the brand name YEZTUGO (active ingredient: lenacapavir).
Key facts regarding the product:
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Legal Status: As of today, the Ministry of Health confirms that no marketing authorization has been granted for any product named YEZTUGO or similar preparations in the Vietnamese market.
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Origin and Distribution: The product is primarily advertised and sold through social media platforms without verifiable origins. Authorities suspect it may be counterfeit, posing severe health risks to consumers.
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Product Specifications: It is often promoted as a lenacapavir injection at a concentration of 463.5 mg/1.5 mL (309 mg/mL).
Directives from the Ministry: Local health departments have been instructed to conduct comprehensive inspections of medical facilities and pharmacies to prevent the trade and use of unauthorized medicines. Medical institutions must strictly adhere to official PrEP prescription protocols, ensuring that only licensed drugs with clear origins are utilized. The public is strongly advised against purchasing HIV prevention injectables via social media to avoid the dangers associated with counterfeit or substandard medical products.