NAFDAC seals off pharmacy selling fake, expired drugs in Abuja
The operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have uncovered and sealed off a pharmacy located at Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.
According to a statement shared via X handle, the NAFDAC’s enforcement team, while acting on a tip-off from a concerned citizen, uncovered several expired items worth over seven million naira, including expired “H-Pylori” test kits, which posed significant risks to public health.
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The statement furthered, “Despite attempts by the pharmacy staff to obstruct the operation, the enforcement team successfully confiscated the expired products and secured the premises.”
“The pharmacy’s Managing Director and Superintendent Pharmacist were arrested for further questioning, while stringent sanctions will be imposed as a deterrent to unethical practices.”
NAFDAC, however, urged the public to remain vigilant when purchasing regulated products and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
