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NAFDAC NIGERIA

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NAFDAC NIGERIA

@NafdacAgency

Official account of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Nigeria. Follow for updates on the Agency's activities.

Abuja Nigeria

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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Mar 31
With the launch of the NAFDAC Call Centre, you can report issues, make enquiries, or get verified information on regulated products and services. 📞 Complaints: 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322) 📞 Enquiries: 0700-1-NAFDAC (0700-1-623322) Call. Speak. Resolve. Your voice helps us
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 19
The Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikeja, Lagos State, has handed over seven cartons containing 346,700 tablets of Tamral Tramadol Hydrochloride 250mg, five cartons containing 250,000 tablets of Natizol 5mg, a black Toyota Hilux vehicle, and two
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 18
NAFDAC Strengthens Pharmacovigilance Efforts, Promotes Rational Use of Medicines NAFDAC has called on healthcare professionals, medicine vendors, patients, and other stakeholders to promote the rational use of medicines and strengthen pharmacovigilance practices to enhance
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 18
Speaking at the Mushin Local Government Community Sensitisation Programme on Pharmacovigilance, our Director of Pharmacovigilance, Dr. Uchenna Elemuwa, who represented the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, highlighted the dangers of irrational medicine use,
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 18
NAFDAC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening post-market surveillance, adverse drug reaction reporting, risk communication, and public awareness initiatives. The Agency urged healthcare professionals and members of the public to utilise available reporting channels for
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 13
Public Alert No. 029/2026. Recall of Impala Brand Gel Nail Polish Products by Brazilian Health Regulatory Authority(ANVISA) #NAFDACAlerts bit.ly/4owTqRG
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 13
Replying to @NafdacAgency
Products Details •Product Name: Impala nail polish •Product Manufacturer: Laboratório Avamiller de Cosméticos Ltda. Affected Batches The recall applies to all batches of the following products: •Plus, Gel Esmalte Impala Gel •Esmalte Gel Impala Gel Plus •Gel Plus Impala
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 13
Although the recall action was initiated in Brazil by the Brazilian regulatory authority, NAFDAC is monitoring the situation and will take appropriate regulatory actions should any of the affected products be identified in the Nigerian supply chain. Consumers in possession of
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 13
Public Alert No. 028/2026. Recall of children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension in the United States due to potential contamination with foreign material #NAFDACAlerts bit.ly/4e5NdZg
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 13
Replying to @NafdacAgency
Product Details •Product Name: Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP •Strength: 100mg/5mL •Dosage Form: Oral Suspension •Pack Size: 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) bottles •Product Manufacturer: Strides Pharma Inc., India (manufactured the product for Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A.,
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 13
Although the affected product was distributed and recalled within the United States, NAFDAC remains committed to safeguarding public health and will continue surveillance activities to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines circulating in Nigeria, and prevent the
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 12
🇳🇬 Today, NAFDAC joins Nigerians in celebrating Democracy Day, a testament to our nation’s enduring commitment to freedom, democratic governance, and national development. As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting public health through effective
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
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Jun 5
Breastfeeding can sometimes feel overwhelming, but no mother should have to do it alone. The support of family, friends, healthcare workers, workplaces, and communities can make breastfeeding easier and more successful. As we prepare for #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, let us remember
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 4
Public Alert No. 26/2026. WHO alert on substandard ACCUPAQUE (Iohexol), OMNIPAQUE (Iohexol) and VISIPAQUE (Iodixanol) in all WHO regions #NAFDACAlerts bit.ly/4vlhA3q
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 4
Replying to @NafdacAgency
Product Details Omnipaque 350mg/ml and 300mg/ml injections are registered for use in Nigeria, NRN: B4-0328 and B4-0329, respectively, while Visipaque is not registered. Stated Manufacturer: GE Healthcare Ireland Limited. See the list of affected products and batches >>
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NAFDAC NIGERIA
@NafdacAgency
Jun 4
Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or send an email to [email protected]
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