Authorities say the counterfeit versions have A031410 or A041410 written on the bottom of the carton or on the blister strip inside.

Initial tests do not suggest they are a risk to health. But patients have been advised to return them to pharmacies.

Patients with concerns are advised to consult their GP or phone Lilly UK, which makes Cialis, on 0800 085 3847.

“Patients who are in possession of this counterfeit drug should return it immediately,” said Professor Kent Woods, chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

If patients think that they have taken the product and are concerned about any side effects they should consult their doctor Professor Kent Woods, MHRA

“Whilst initial tests show that the product does not pose an immediate risk to patients, the quality of this product cannot be guaranteed.

“If patients think that they have taken the product and are concerned about any side effects they should consult their doctor.”

The counterfeit tablets are understood to have found their way into some pharmacies. Investigations are underway to try to find out how this happened.

Patient complaint

Lilly UK discovered the fake drugs after a patient teenage impotence
about a crumbling tablet.

The company investigated and found that the tablet was counterfeit. It then contacted the MHRA.

“We want to emphasise that genuine Cialis is not affected by this matter,” it said in a statement.

It is believed to be the first time that fake drugs have found their way into the legitimate supply chain in the UK for 10 years.

“This incident highlights the need for the greatest vigilance and scrutiny, especially when medicines are introduced into the system other than from their original manufacturers,” said Dr Richard Barker, director general of the Association of the British Cure dysfunction erectile herbal Industry.

“The best protection against generic cialis tadalafil
is to ensure that the products bought are those supplied by the authentic manufacturer.

“Only then can the industry feel confident that its products are reaching patients in the same condition as they left the factory, and that patients are receiving medication that they can trust absolutely.”

are receiving medication that they can trust absolutely.”

Authorities say the tadalafil generic
versions have A031410 or A041410 written on the bottom of the carton or on the blister strip inside.

Initial tests do not suggest they are a risk to health. But patients have been advised to return them to pharmacies.

Patients with concerns are advised to consult their GP or phone Lilly UK, which makes Cialis, on 0800 085 3847.

“Patients who are in possession of this counterfeit drug should return it immediately,” said Professor Kent Woods, chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

If patients think that they have taken the product and are concerned about any side effects they should consult their doctor Professor Kent Woods, MHRA

“Whilst initial tests show that the product does not pose an immediate risk to patients, the quality of this product cannot be guaranteed.

“If patients think that they have taken the product and are concerned about any side effects they should consult their doctor.”

The counterfeit tablets are understood to have found their way into some pharmacies. Investigations are underway to try to find out how this happened.

Patient complaint

Lilly UK discovered the fake drugs after a patient complained about a crumbling tablet.

The company investigated and found that the tablet was counterfeit. It then contacted the MHRA.

“We want to emphasise that genuine Cialis is not affected by this matter,” it said in a statement.

It is believed to be the first time that fake drugs have found their way into the legitimate supply chain in the UK for 10 years.

“This incident highlights the need for the greatest vigilance and scrutiny, especially when medicines are toleranzentwicklung tadalafil
into the system other than from their original drug tadalafil
,” said Dr Richard Barker, director general of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.

“The best protection against tadalafil 20mg
is to ensure that the products bought are those supplied by the authentic manufacturer.

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By Tom Murphy, The Associated Press

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- Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. has received FDA approval to offer its erectile dysfunction drug, Cialis, in a new daily dose.

The daily version will take pressure off users who would otherwise have a “shot clock” or window of effectiveness to worry about, Lilly officials say. Cialis also is offered at a higher dose that provides a 36-hour window.

With the daily dose, men will not need to take Cialis in anticipation of sex because it is already in their system, said Shawn Heffern, Lilly’s U.S. marketing director for the drug.

“They’ve got a lot of pressure to perform, and the worst thing we can do is then put a shot clock on them or some limited amount of time … where they need to have sex or otherwise it’s out of their system and doesn’t work,” he said.

Lilly said in a statement the daily dose is geared for men who uk can cialis female tadalafil take
having sex twice a week or more frequently.

Cialis rang up US$798 million in sales during the first nine months last year. In 2006, it registered $971 million for the full year, a 30 per cent increase over 2005.

Heffern said the drug is on track to top $1 billion in sales for 2007. He declined to say how the daily dose will affect revenue.

Cialis trails market leader Viagra in sales. The Pfizer Inc. erectile dysfunction drug collected $1.26 billion in sales during the first nine months of 2007.

The daily dose could increase Cialis sales depending on how it’s priced, said George Farra, co-founder and principal of Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management. His firm manages nearly 285,000 Lilly shares.

“The cost will probably be an issue. It becomes more of a monthly fixed cost,” Farra said. “For those who favour tadalafil soft tab
, this is about as good as it gets.”

Viagra and another erectile dysfunction drug, Levitra, also can be taken daily. But Cialis is the only drug approved for a daily treatment regimen.

Shares of Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly rose $1.51, or 2.8 per cent, to $56.06 Tuesday. Farra said he thinks the FDA approval helped spur the increase.

“It’s positive news without a doubt,” he said.

Doping up Canadians is priority 1 for Harper and the Drug companies.

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