As per the HSA press release: “Codeine cough syrup made up the majority (54 per cent) of illegal products seized, followed by sexual enhancement medicines (19 per cent), sedatives (18 per cent), and other prescription medicines (9 per cent). Sixty-four persons were investigated for illegal supply of health products. These cases are undergoing investigation.”
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Singapore HSA alerts public to severe steroidal reaction from use of skin-soothing cream
The Health Sciences Authority says that “Touch Skin by DermaCare Skin Relief Treatment Cream” is advertised as a cream to soothe eczema, chickenpox, and insect bites, but it contains the potent steroid named betamethasone valerate, which should be used only under medical supervision.
HSA seizes 350,000 e-vaporisers and components worth over SGD 6 million, disrupts largest distribution network in Singapore
The Central Narcotics Bureau also got involved as HSA found 14 e-vaporisers suspected to contain a controlled drug tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive substance that can cause anxiety, disorientation, or paranoia.
HSA officials nab 176 people for possessing e-vape at ZoukOut 2023
At least 176 individuals attending the ZoukOut 2023 dance music festival were caught by Health Sciences Authority (HSA) officials for possessing e-vaporisers. The operation was carried out on 2 and 3 December, as per an official statement. The said festival was held at Siloso Beach in Sentosa. The offenders’ age ranged from 18 to 51 […]
