Tag: NAFDAC
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NAFDAC clarifies sachet alcohol ban timeline
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its stance regarding the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol.
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on circulation of counterfeit Aflotin drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted the public of the presence of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets circulating under the brand name Aflotin 20/120 in Nigeria.
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NAFDAC appoints Indians for drug inspection
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a significant step in its ongoing battle against counterfeit medicines by appointing Cotecna Inspection Services as a Clean Report of Inspection and Analysis (CRIA) agent in India. This decision forms part of NAFDAC’s strengthened efforts to prevent the importation of substandard and…
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NAFDAC clarifies reopening of Onitsha medicine market
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that the medicine market at Bridgehead, Onitsha, was reopened on March 7, following a shutdown for comprehensive sanitisation.
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Drug traders kick as NAFDAC shut market down in Anambra
Angry traders have staged a protest following the closure of Ogbo-Ogwu Bridgehead Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
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NAFDAC destroys fake drugs worth ₦1trn
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, substandard, and falsified drugs seized during a recent operation in Onitsha and Aba. The unwholesome pharmaceutical products were destroyed at the Anambra State Waste Management
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NAFDAC shuts down 3 food warehouses
National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down three major assorted raw food warehouses in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State.
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NAFDAC explains position on importation of anti-leprosy drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has emphasised its commitment to due process in the importation of Rifampicin, an anti-leprosy drug, into Nigeria. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, explained the agency’s position on the matter in a
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NAFDAC denies report indicting PCN over counterfeit drug distribution
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has denied a report by a media house that it indicted the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) over the distribution of counterfeit medicines to Nigerians.
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Popular Onitsha drug market reopens after almost one month shut down
The Onitsha Drug Market, which was shut down by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) during a crackdown on illicit drugs has been reopened.