Public Alert No. 011/2024 – Alert on the Sale of Counterfeit Tandak Injection in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public of the sale of counterfeit TANDAK injection 1.5g powder and water for injection, Manufactured by Intracin Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD C-1, B-53, G.I.D.C Estate, Nadiad- 387001, Gujarat, India. This product was discovered in Gombe state, Nigeria, and reported to the Agency […]
Relocation of Open Drug Marketers to Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) in Kano: Fight Against Substandard and Falsified Medicines (SFS)
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The chaotic drug distribution system in Nigeria has been a sore point to drug regulatory Agencies, especially to NAFDAC. This disorderly chain of movement of medicine in the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the final consumer is inimical to the efficacy of pharmaceutical products and is the primary cause of Substandard and Falsified (SF) […]
Urgent Call to Action: Manufacturers and Importers Urged to Cease Supplying Medicines in Open Market in Kano
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Please recall the last judgement delivered by the court of appeal ordering kano medicine dealers to vacate Niger street/Sabon-gari market and to relocate to the coordinated wholesale centre at dangwauro, Kano. NAFDAC and PCN hereby warn manufacturers, importers, company representatives, and all distributors to from this very moment cease supplying, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other […]
Public Alert No. 10/2024 – Alert on the Sale of Falsified Mislabelled Paracetamol Injection Circulating in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public of the sale of a falsified Paracetamol Injection mislabelled as Paracetamol Injection 300mg/2ml I.M I.V Aminoglycoside Antibacterial. The product was discovered during a surveillance activity carried out by the post-marketing surveillance (PMS) unit of the Agency in FCT, Abuja. The […]
Public Alert No. 09/2024 – Alert on the Sale of Unregistered ZACEF-TZ Injection in Circulation in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the public of the sale of an unregistered Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection brand known as ZACEF-TZ Injection. This product was discovered following an investigation into a consumer complaint received by the post-marketing surveillance (PMS) unit of the Agency in FCT, Abuja. The investigation resulted in […]
Opening Remarks by Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye During the Stakeholders’ Engagement With the Pharma Supply Chain Stakeholders for Input on the National Strategic Document on Substandard and Falsified Products
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OPENING REMARKS BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL (NAFDAC) DURING THE STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PHARMA SUPPLY CHAIN STAKEHOLDERS FOR INPUT ON THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC DOCUMENT ON SUBSTANDARD AND FALSIFIED PRODUCTS HELD AT NAFDAC AUDITORIUM, NAFDAC OFFICE COMPLEX, ISOLO, LAGOS ON FEBRUARY 1ST 2024. I am delighted to welcome you to this very important gathering to explore […]
Public Alert No. 08/2024 – Alert on Falsified Coco Samba Herbal Mixture Containing Sildenafil Discovered in Germany
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of discovery of falsified Coco Samba Herbal Mixture 100ml in circulation. The product was seized by German customs and analysed by the German Official Medicines Control Laboratory (OMCL). The report of analysis showed that the product contained undeclared amounts of […]
Public Alert No. 07/2024 – Alert on Suspected Falsified Chloroquine Tablets
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of the sale of the falsified brand of Chloroquine Phosphate tablets. The fake product was discovered and purchased from an informal dispensary in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. TLC screening conducted on the tablets revealed that the product contains No active pharmaceutical […]
Public Alert No. 06/2024 – Alert on Sale of Falsified and Unregistered Oxytocin Injection in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of the sale of falsified and unregistered brands of Oxytocin Injection in Nigeria. These products were discovered during the Risk-Based Post Marketing Surveillance (RBPMS) activities carried out by the Post Marketing Surveillance Directorate of the Agency. Initial Physical screening revealed […]
NAFDAC Update on ”Mis-information on Nearly all Paracetamol Tablets in Nigeria are Possibly Under Dosed”
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RE: PUBLICATION – “NEARLY ALL PARACETAMOL TABLETS IN NIGERIA ARE POSSIBLY UNDERDOSED”RESPONSE FROM NAFDAC – PARACETAMOL TESTED IN NAFDAC LAGOS WHO PREQUALIFIED LABORATORY.PUBLICATION IS FALSE AND UNSCIENTIFIC!!22nd January, 2024 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a press release on Monday 14/01/2024 as an initial response to the above subject […]