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Fort & Anchorage Roads, St. John’s Antigua: A.S. Bryden & Sons (Antigua) Ltd, authorized distributor and local representative for Novartis, wishes to clarify its position regarding the recent recall announcement for Diovan 160mg batch AV5913C exp 05-2027 in the US.

As the local distributor for Diovan 160mg in Antigua and Barbuda, we wish to highlight that the affected batch has been recalled from the US market, has not been part of our inventory and has not been supplied to any of our customers.

This recall applies only to the one specific batch of Diovan 160mg in the US market identified as AV5913C, with expiry date May 2027.

We recognize that recall announcements may cause public concern. Brydens would like to reassure customers that the products it distributes are sourced exclusively through authorized channels and remain subject to the applicable quality-control and regulatory requirements.

Patients and individuals taking Diovan 160 mg who may have questions or queries are advised to first contact the pharmacy or supplier from which the medication was purchased. Pharmacists and healthcare providers can provide further guidance.

Patients should not discontinue their medication solely because of this recall announcement. Any decision to stop or change treatment should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

Brydens remains committed to supporting patients and healthcare professionals by supplying authentic, quality pharmaceuticals and providing clear, accurate, and reliable information.