Dark Pharma · DP-022

SHE FOUND THE PATHWAY IN 2019. THE DRUG HAD BEEN APPROVED IN 1983. SHE HAD THE ORIGINAL FILES.

On May 14, 2019, Dr. Amina Okonkwo found that ranitidine, known as Zanex, contained alarming levels of NDMA—3,400 nanograms per tablet, far exceeding the FDA limit. This discovery prompted further investigation into stability testing that had only considered refrigerated conditions.

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