It has come to the attention of this Office that the proliferation of adulterated, misbranded or counterfeit drugs has grown to an alarming rate necessitating the adoption of certain measures to curb the same.

Reports reveal that some unscrupulous persons are recycling used vials or bottles and fill it up with substances totally different in strength, quality, purity or potency from that previously contained in it. These heinous acts may lead to death or injury to unsuspecting consumers or patients.

Thus, in order to control the possible harm that may result from these unconscionable acts, this Office would like to request your good offices to conduct a periodic inventory, proper disposal or destruction of used vials or bottles that may be used in the perpetration of the foregoing.

Your full cooperation and concern on this matter will be highly appreciated.

Adopted: 08 Sept. 1994

(SGD.) QUINTIN L. KINTANAR, M.D., PH. D.,
Director - CESO I