Consumer Safety Blog
Drug guides, NAFDAC tips and safety information for Nigerians
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Consumer Safety20 Jun 2026
How to Spot a Fake Drug Market in Nigeria: 7 Warning Signs
Not every location selling medication in Nigeria is safe. Discover the 7 critical warning signs that prove a market, store, or vendor is a risk to your health.
Drug Guide20 Jun 2026
Fake Insulin in Nigeria: What Diabetics Must Know Before Injecting
Counterfeit insulin has been found in Nigerian markets. For diabetics, injecting a fake product is not just ineffective — it can be fatal. Learn how to verify your medication safely.
NAFDAC Update8 Jun 2026
NAFDAC Destroys Fake Drugs and Banned Alcohol Worth N1.8 Billion in Abuja
In May 2026, NAFDAC burned fake drugs and banned alcohol worth ₦1.8 billion in a single operation in Abuja. The agency warned that counterfeit networks are now using advanced cloning methods and that suspiciously cheap medicines are the biggest red flag Nigerian consumers must watch for.
Public Health Alert8 Jun 2026
Health Stakeholders Seek Local Funding to End Malaria in Nigeria
With international donor funding shrinking, Nigeria's health stakeholders are calling for urgent domestic financing and local drug manufacturing to fight malaria. Nigeria carries more than a quarter of global malaria cases — and the country can no longer afford to depend on foreign aid to treat them.
Drug Guide6 Jun 2026
Malaria Drugs in Nigeria: A Complete Guide to Genuine Brands and NAFDAC Numbers
From Coartem to Lonart DS to Artemether-Lumefantrine generics —Nigeria's antimalarial market is flooded with both genuine and counterfeit options. This guide lists the real brands, their NAFDAC numbers, and how to verify yours on VerifyProduct.ng before treatment.
Drug Guide6 Jun 2026
Ciprofloxacin in Nigeria: How to Check Your NAFDAC Number
Ciprofloxacin is one of Nigeria's most prescribed antibiotics and one of the most counterfeited. Learn how to find and verify the NAFDAC number on your pack using VerifyProduct.ng before you take your next dose.
Drug Guide6 Jun 2026
Is Your Lonart DS Genuine? How to Verify It With NAFDAC
Lonart DS is one of Nigeria's most counterfeited antimalarials. Learn what the correct NAFDAC number is, how to verify your pack on VerifyProduct.ng, and the warning signs that your drug may be fake, before you take it.
Drug Guide6 Jun 2026
How to Verify Ampiclox Is Real Before You Buy It
In September 2025, NAFDAC seized 277 cartons of fake Ampiclox worth over ₦1.2 billion from a Lagos warehouse. Learn how to spot counterfeit Ampiclox, check the NAFDAC number, and verify yours on VerifyProduct.ng before you take it.
NAFDAC Update6 Jun 2026
Fake Amoxicillin in Nigeria: What NAFDAC Found and How to Protect Yourself
NAFDAC has flagged multiple substandard Amoxicillin brands in Nigerian markets — including children's suspensions with dangerously low active ingredients. Find out which products were affected and how to verify yours on VerifyProduct.ng before your next dose.
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