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Tunisian pharmacists warn electricity company over medication safety risks

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia's National Order of Pharmacists (CNOPT) has warned the national electricity company (STEG) about risks to medication safety.
  • Unannounced electricity outages threaten the security of medicines and public health, according to the CNOPT.
  • The warning highlights the critical need for reliable power to maintain pharmaceutical integrity and patient well-being.

Tunisia's National Order of Pharmacists (CNOPT) has issued a stark warning to the national electricity and gas company (STEG) regarding the potential dangers posed by unannounced power outages. The CNOPT formally communicated its concerns, emphasizing the critical link between electricity supply and the safety of medications.

In a statement released Wednesday, the CNOPT alerted STEG's CEO to the serious consequences that unexpected electricity cuts could have on the security of medicines. This includes the potential spoilage of temperature-sensitive drugs and the disruption of essential refrigeration needed for various pharmaceuticals, directly impacting public health.

The warning underscores the vital role of a stable electricity infrastructure in maintaining the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain. The CNOPT's proactive stance aims to prevent potential health crises stemming from compromised medications due to power failures, urging STEG to address the issue promptly.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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