NAFDAC has taken a major step in protecting public health by destroying fake, expired, and substandard drugs worth ₦15 billion in Oyo State. The destroyed products include Analgin, Cocodamol, codeine cough syrups, tramadol, oxytocin, and falsified vaccines, posing significant health risks if consumed or circulated.
Key Highlights:
– Destroyed Products: Counterfeit, expired, controlled, unregistered, and banned medicines and medical products, with an estimated street value of ₦15 billion.
– Enforcement Operations: Recent operations led to the interception of fake consignments disguised as diclofenac, later confirmed to be anti-malaria drugs worth millions of naira.
– Arrests and Prosecution: Suspects linked to the shipments have been arrested and will face legal prosecution.
NAFDAC is committed to ensuring food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, packaged water, and beverages consumed in Nigeria are safe, wholesome, and effective. They urge Nigerians to report suspicious drug activities and avoid patronizing unlicensed pharmaceutical outlets.
