Reported 12 months ago
In Tainan City, the well-known Liu Shun Clinic in Xuejia District was accused of administering fraudulent injections claiming to prevent strokes and charging a high fee of 230,000 yuan for a treatment course allegedly containing ginsenosides, without disclosing the content internally. The Health Bureau is investigating the clinic to verify the source and composition of the injections, with potential legal consequences if unauthorized drugs were involved. The clinic clarified that the ginsenosides were for oral consumption and not injections, emphasizing they are food supplements and not medicines. The Bureau will conduct random inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and to address any exaggerated claims regarding medical effectiveness in advertisements. High fees for treatments will be assessed by physicians, similar to surgical and hospitalization costs. This news has raised concerns about healthcare ethics and advertising standards.
Source: YAHOO