The US issued an alert for the sale of drugs contaminated with fentanyl and methamphetamine in pharmacies in Mexico

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The United States Department of State issued an alert about the sale of counterfeit pills in pharmacies located in the Mexican border area, which could contain substances such as fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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The decision of the North American authorities came after several weeks in which some reports about the discovery of counterfeit medicines in establishments distributed in Mexican border cities came to light.

According to the US authorities, counterfeit medicines are common and can be ineffective, because they have the wrong concentration or contain dangerous ingredients.

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The US Drug Enforcement Administration reported that criminals sell counterfeit prescription pills on both sides of the border, explaining that these pills are sometimes presented as OxyContin, Percocet, Xanax and others, and can contain lethal doses of fentanyl.

Counterfeit pills are easily advertised on social media and can be purchased at small, non-chain pharmacies in Mexico along the border and in tourist areas.

Through the website of its Embassy in Mexico, the State Department reported that it is aware of recent media reports on counterfeit pharmaceuticals available in pharmacies within Mexican territory, including those contaminated with fentanyl. and methamphetamine.

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He explained that pharmaceutical products that require a prescription in the United States are usually available in Mexican stores for purchase with little regulation.

The US authorities warned that the Customs and Border Protection Office and the Food and Drug Administration regulate the transport of medicines to that country and according to the regulations, the medicines must be for personal use, in addition they must be approved for use in the american union.

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In turn, he asked US citizens to take into account that a drug considered “over the counter” in some states of that country may be a controlled substance in Mexico, for example, pseudoephedrine, the active ingredient of the drug known as Sudafed, It is considered a controlled substance in Mexico.

He also indicated that when crossing into Mexican cities, Americans must have a copy of their prescription or doctor’s letter at all times, but they must always consider that they are subject to Mexican laws and local authorities can arrest people with substances. They are illegal in Mexico.

The US Department of State pointed out that there is little regulation of establishments within Mexican territory. (Photo: Cuartoscuro)