Public Alert No. 030/2025.
Sale of confirmed substandard and falsified ARTEMETRIN DS and CIPROFIT 500
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NAFDAC notifies the public of the sale of confirmed substandard and falsified ARTEMETRIN DS and CIPROFIT 500 in Nigeria.

The ARTEMETRIN DS (Artemether/Lumefantrine) tablet (80mg/480mg) is labelled manufactured by A.C. DRUGS Ltd, Plot C5/C6 Old Airport Road, Emene- Enugu State, Nigeria.

Also, the CIPROFIT 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablet USP 500mg) is labelled manufactured by Impact Pharmaceutical Ltd, No. 33A/33B Standard Industrial Layout Emene- Enugu State, Nigeria.

Public Alert No. 027/2025.
Alert on confirmed counterfeit Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) in Nigeria
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NAFDAC notifies the public of falsified Type 1 and Type 2 batches of POSTINOR-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) product in circulation. A report was received from the Marketing Authorisation Holder @SFHNigeria confirming that they did not import the product batch in question.

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Public Alert No. 026/2025.
Alert on the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” Milk in Nigeria
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NAFDAC alerts the public to the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet milk in Nigeria. Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, the Marketing Authorisation Holder of Cowbell, stopped producing Cowbell “Our Milk” in Sept 2023 and replaced it with Cowbell “Our Creamy Goodness”.

NAFDAC in collaboration with producers of Big Bull Rice, has raided shops in Woji, Mile 3, and Mile 1 markets in Port Harcourt, uncovering large-scale sales of counterfeit Big Bull Rice.

A shop on the YKC axis of Woji was identified as a distribution point for the fake rice.


Inside, officials discovered large quantities of empty counterfeit Big Bull Rice bags along with other rice brands such as Cap Rice, Stallion Rice, Tomato Rice, and Mama Pride. A salesgirl, identified as Ogechi Okafor, was apprehended at the scene.

Public Alert No. 05/2025.
Alert on the circulation of falsified Cikatem (Artemether 180mg/Lumefantrine 1080mg) with falsified NAFDAC Registration Number NRN A11-100025
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NAFDAC is notifying the public about the circulation of a confirmed falsified Cikatem (Artemether 180mg/Lumefantrine 1080mg) suspension. This product was discovered at the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) in Kano following a consumer complaint investigated by the Agency.

In a startling discovery, NAFDAC uncovered prohibited drugs hidden inside PLUMBING MATERIALS SHOPS at the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market.

Officials seized two trailer loads of unregistered narcotics, banned tramadol, and counterfeit drugs concealed within these shops. Traders in the market have accused NAFDAC of targeting non-drug sections during the operation. However, intelligence led the agency to search these areas, revealing large quantities of illicit pharmaceuticals.

Heightened security measures were necessary due to a past incident...

#CheckThisOut In the first week of enforcement, NAFDAC screened and sealed over 3,000 shops within the Idumota Open Drug Market in Lagos.

Among the discoveries were vaccines stored in dilapidated, unventilated rooms sealed with iron sheets in highly unsanitary conditions.


Additionally, large consignments of banned products, including Analgin injections, diverted-free HIV antiretroviral drugs, expired medicines set for revalidation, and unregistered pharmaceuticals, were found.

We have evacuated illicit pharmaceuticals equivalent to 12 truckloads.

NAFDAC Uncovers Massive Depot for Expired Drugs in Aba

NAFDAC has uncovered a large-scale operation dealing in expired and falsified drugs at Umumeje village, Osisioma Ngwa, Abia State. The premises comprising multiple buildings near the Ariaria International Market served as a hub for repackaging and revalidating expired medicines for resale.

Seized items consisted of expired potassium chloride, allergy medications, immune boosters, and cholesterol treatments.

NAFDAC Busts Warehouse of Unregistered Products in Lagos State.

NAFDAC has uncovered a warehouse in Oke-Afa, Okota, Lagos, stocked with unregistered and expired supermarket items.


Acting on intelligence, a NAFDAC team raided the facility, apprehending operators offloading a 20ft container filled with unregistered carbonated drinks.

A further inspection revealed over 14 rooms packed with unregistered and expired products, some of which were contaminated...

Public Alert No. 029/2024.
Alert on confirmed counterfeit Tecentriq Injection in Nigeria.
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NAFDAC informs healthcare providers and the public of a report of counterfeit Tecentriq injection in Nigeria.
The Marketing Authorization Holder Roche reported that an oncologist from a local hospital raised the suspicion of counterfeited material of Tecentriq Vials 1200 mg/20 ml

Public Alert No. 016/2024.
Illegal distribution and sale of substandard and falsified (SF) Asian Ampicillin/Cloxacillin Oral Suspension
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NAFDAC is informing the public of the illegal distribution and marketing of a substandard and falsified Asian Ampicillin/Cloxacillin oral suspension in Kano State.

About 2,460 bottles of this product were found in six shops following intelligence and surveillance by NAFDAC.

NAFDAC Cracks Down on Illegal Alcohol Production in Lagos Trade Fair Complex





In a recent enforcement operation led by NAFDAC's Investigation & Enforcement Directorate, illegal activities involving the production and distribution of various brands of alcoholic beverages were uncovered at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.

Public Alert No. 05/2024.
Sale of unregistered Seretide Accuhaler on Instagram and Online Media.
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NAFDAC is notifying the public of the sale of unregistered Seretide Accuhaler on Instagram and online media.

During investigation, a team of NAFDAC officials visited two addresses and got the unregistered Seretide Accuhaler in one of the locations -

Many of the organic skin products, which have become major beauty trends, may contain high levels of harmful chemicals.

It is very important to know
what ingredients are toxic and
how to identify them.
This thread will help you with that. Hydroquinone cream is the standard depigmentation or skin lightening agent. Clinically, it is used to treat areas of irregular skin discolouration.

ALERT AND SENSITIZATION ON SUSPECTED FALSIFIED AUGMENTIN 625MG
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Read here 🔗 bit.ly/3DobXcL NAFDAC draws the attention of the public to the detection of suspected falsified Augmentin 625mg Tablets in circulation within the country with the following details and labelling lapses;

▪︎Product Name: Augmentin 625mg.
▪︎Batch No.: 562626
▪︎Manufacturing date: April 2021

NAFDAC Vaccine Committee Review of AstraZeneca/Oxford #COVID19 (COVISHIELD) Vaccine (Serum Institute of India)

RECOMMENDATION FOR EMERGENCY USE AUTHORISATION
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Full press release ➡️ bit.ly/3k7bSPp The use of AstraZeneca/Oxford #COVID19Vaccine was given an approval for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) by WHO on Monday, February 15, 2021.  WHO’s EUL assesses the quality, safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and is a prerequisite for COVAX Facility vaccine supply.

APPROVAL FOR LISTING STATUS BY NAFDAC.

Statement by @DGatNAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola C. Adeyeye. NAFDAC is currently processing Twenty-One (21) herbal medicinal products for "Safe to use" or Listing status. Many of the applicants claim that their products are immune boosters and anti-infectives useful for relief of symptoms that could be associated with #COVID19

NAFDAC’s Position on Local Claims for #COVID19 Remedies
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nafdac.gov.ng/nafdacs-positi… NAFDAC as at the time of this press release has only received application from one company for a product the company is presenting (for approval) for the treatment of the symptoms, and not for the cure of #COVID19 as a disease.

Public Alert No. 004/2020.
Alert on Falsified Chloroquine Phosphate 250mg Tablets Circulating in Cameroon.
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nafdac.gov.ng/public-alert-n… NAFDAC has been notified by @WHO on the circulation of falsified Chloroquine Phosphate 250mg tablets in Cameroon.

Public Alert No. 0023/2019.
Alert on Dangerous and Unapproved Use of Paracetamol Tablets in Food Preparation.
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nafdac.gov.ng/public-alert-n… Members of the public are urged to use genuine NAFDAC registered Table Salt (in moderation) to tenderize meat (by soaking meat in salted water for about 30 minutes prior to cooking) to prevent serious health consequences that may result from dangerous and illegal use of...

Public Alert No. 0011/2019.
Recall of Eva Premium Table Water 75cl Due to Change in Colour and Presence of Particles
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nafdac.gov.ng/public-alert-n… NAFDAC has directed Nigerian Bottling Company Limited to recall Eva Premium Table Water 75cl as a precautionary step pending investigation.

The company voluntarily reported on June 20, 2019, a change in colour of the product from colourless to light green and presence of...