NAFDAC destroys fake, expired drugs worth N55bn in Oyo
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake and expired drugs valued at about ₦55 billion in Oyo State. The destruction exercise was carried out to protect public health and stop dangerous medicines from finding their way back into the market. Officials said the seized products included counterfeit drugs, […]
NAFDAC seals illegal herbal plant in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed an illegal herbal medicine factory in Kaduna State. The facility, called SHIFA’UNNUR, is located in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. Mr. Shamsuddeen Mani, NAFDAC’s Principal Regulatory Officer who led the raid, explained that the factory was operating without proper registration and […]
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake cancer treatment drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about a fake cancer drug circulating in Nigeria. The counterfeit drug, labeled as Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml with batch number C5290S20, was flagged after a report from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA). NAFDAC’s alert highlights the dangers of counterfeit medicines, urging […]
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians About Fake Dettol Soap in the Market
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about the presence of a fake soap being sold under the name “Dettol Health Fresh Soap.” This counterfeit product is currently circulating in markets across Nigeria. In a recent announcement posted on NAFDAC’s website, the agency confirmed that the manufacturer […]