NAFDAC recently destroyed ₦15 billion worth of fake, expired, and substandard drugs in Oyo State. The destroyed products included:
– Expired Medicines: Analgin, Cocodamol, Codeine cough syrup, Tramadol, Oxytocin, and various vaccines
– Counterfeit Products: Falsified vaccines, unregistered medicines, and illegally manufactured cosmetics
The destruction aimed to prevent these harmful products from re-entering the Nigerian market and posing serious health risks to citizens. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the agency’s commitment to ensuring the safety and efficacy of food, drugs, and other regulated products.
Key Highlights:
– Street Value: The destroyed products had an estimated street value of ₦15 billion
– Arrests and Prosecution: NAFDAC arrested a suspect linked to a shipment of falsely labeled anti-malaria drugs and plans to prosecute them
– Collaboration: The agency thanked the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, and other partners for their support in the operation
– Public Awareness: NAFDAC urged community leaders, health professionals, and the media to educate the public on the dangers of patronizing unlicensed medicine dealers and quacks
This destruction exercise demonstrates NAFDAC’s efforts to protect public health and safety by removing substandard and falsified products from the market.
