After the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red Yeast Rice Turmoil
Another scandal broke out in Japanese pharmaceutical companies
This time it's the drugstore's Internet celebrity medicine "Zhenglu Pill"
Image source: Screenshot of the official website of Japan's Far East Company
According to Japan's "Yomiuri Shimbun", Japan's Far Eastern Company, the manufacturer of the well-known gastrointestinal drug "Zhenglu Pill", was exposed to tampering with the test data of the drug for more than 30 consecutive years due to insufficient production ingredients.
According to the report, on April 16, local time, the Toyama County Government of Japan has ordered the Far East Company to suspend business in accordance with Japan's "Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law". The business closure order will take effect from April 30, stopping the manufacture of pharmaceuticals in the Far East for 23 days and stopping the sale of drugs for 22 days.
In this regard, Jidong said, "In the past, there has been a lack of awareness of complying with the law, and I sincerely apologize to the people involved." ”
According to the company's official website, "Zhenglu Pill" has a history of more than 100 years and advertises that it can treat "gastrointestinal discomfort".
It has been reported that there are no cases of people in Toyama Prefecture suffering from health damage.
It used to be a common medicine in many people's homes
It is understood that Zhenglu Pill is a gastrointestinal Chinese patent medicine produced in Japan, and the products sell well in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. The brands with large sales volume include Japan's Daiko Pharmaceutical Company's "Horn Brand Zhenglu Pill" and the company's "Jidong Brand Zhenglu Pill", which are regarded by many people as a regular medicine at home.
Domestic consumers are no strangers to this, social platforms show that Zhenglu pills are popular with many consumers, and many people say that they have seen promotional advertisements and social media sharing before, and they used to be a standing medicine at home.
Source: China News Network Comprehensive Guangzhou Daily, Global Times, Kankan News, China News Network, etc