The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has condemned the illegal importation of dangerous opioids into the country and called for stricter regulatory enforcement.
This follows recent media investigations, including a BBC Africa Eye documentary, which exposed the smuggling of unapproved opioids into Ghana and other West African countries.
In a statement, the PSGH warned that these drugs, including tapentadol and carisoprodol, pose severe public health risks and contribute to addiction and socio-economic challenges.
“Ghana has unfortunately become a key transit hub for these dangerous substances, despite existing regulations,” the Society stated.
With local pharmaceutical companies implicated in the documentary, PSGH has called for thorough investigations into their involvement.
It has also urged the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Pharmacy Council, and law enforcement agencies to “strengthen border controls, enforce stricter penalties, and collaborate with international partners to curb the illicit opioid trade.”
The Society reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that only safe and approved medicines are available in Ghana.
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Read the full statement below:
