Government announces new measures to regulate viagra sales after exposé
Government announces new measures to regulate viagra sales after exposé
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has announced new regulatory measures to tighten control over the sale of Viagra following an exposé that raised concerns over its abuse.
In a statement on Sunday, December 21, Muthoni explained that sildenafil is not an over-the-counter drug and is legally restricted to prescription use.
“The ‘blue pill’ commonly refers to sildenafil, which is strictly a prescription-only medicine and not an over-the-counter product. It is primarily used to treat two conditions: (1) erectile dysfunction (ED) and (2) pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH),” she said.
Muthoni further cautioned that using sildenafil without medical supervision can be extremely dangerous, especially for individuals with underlying heart conditions or those taking other medications that may interact negatively with the drug.
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“When taken with other medicines, especially nitrates or certain blood pressure and heart medicines, it can cause dangerous interactions and increase the risk of life-threatening events such as heart attack and stroke; patients should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use,” she added.
Muthoni also outlined concrete steps the ministry has already taken to curb illegal sales and improve accountability across the pharmaceutical supply chain, emphasizing enforcement, monitoring, and public awareness as key pillars of the strategy.
“What the Ministry is doing (regulatory actions): implemented a monitoring system requiring wholesalers to document and report sales of prescription medicines to retailers; conducting audits and inspections of pharmacies by reviewing prescription records for controlled dispensing; and educating consumers on the risks and consequences of using prescription-only medicines without a valid prescription,” she further said.
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