Myrtle's & Aena's Pharmacy

23/02/2026

𝐅𝐃𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐔𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒

During a live interview on DZXL News 558 on 11 February 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through its spokesperson Atty. Khay Ann Magundayao-Borlado, discussed the continuing risks associated with counterfeit and unregistered medicines circulating in the market.

Atty. Magundayao-Borlado emphasized that counterfeit medicines may pose serious health dangers due to their unknown composition, lack of proper regulatory evaluation, and possible improper handling or storage. She reminded the public to remain cautious of products making misleading claims and medicines being sold at unusually low prices. The FDA spokesperson also clarified that the FDA, as a regulator, does not endorse or advertise products, and that the unauthorized use of the FDA logo or “𝘍𝘋𝘈 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥” claims is strictly prohibited.

The FDA encourages consumers to verify products through the FDA Verification Portal, purchase medicines only from FDA-licensed establishments, and report suspected counterfeit or unregistered health products via [email protected] or through the e-Sumbong reporting platform at www.fda.gov.ph. Informed and responsible purchasing decisions remain essential in protecting public health.

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