Novartis says Valsartan meds in Egypt are safe

PSA- Novartis confirms its Valsartan-containing meds in Egypt are safe for consumption: Novartis Pharma said yesterday that none of its Valsartan-containing meds in Egypt were recalled from the market. The pharma producer explained that blood pressure medication containing impure Valsartan, which is being recalled by order of the Health Ministry, was manufactured by a Chinese company that is not affiliated in any way with Novartis. “Novartis Pharma manufactures Valsartan API in its own manufacturing sites and does not rely on any external manufacturers,” the company said in a press release (pdf).