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GSK: Tolu Ogunlesi Questions Doctors Prescribing Expensive Augmentin Amid Soaring Costs

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Written By Oshiobugie Omo-Ikirodah

Former Presidential aide, Tolu Ogunlesi, has raised concerns over the exorbitant price of the popular antibiotic, Augmentin, and questioned doctors who continue to prescribe it despite the surge in its cost. CONTINUE READING

 

 

 

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Reacting to a doctor’s X post highlighting the N57,000 price tag on Augmentin, Tolu Ogunlesi criticized the current “price-gouging” of the drug. He emphasized that there are alternative, more affordable brands with the same active ingredients as Augmentin, making them a cost-effective choice.

In a statement, Ogunlesi remarked, “Any doctor INSISTING on prescribing Augmentin at this time has a lot of explaining to do.” The call for explanations comes amidst growing concerns about the accessibility and affordability of essential medications in Nigeria.

Any doctor INSISTING on prescribing Augmentin at this time has a lot of explaining to do
Any doctor INSISTING on prescribing Augmentin at this time has a lot of explaining to do

Source: Bushradiogist

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