News and updates on regulatory affairs.
NAFDAC has placed pregabalin-containing medicines under Nigeria’s national controlled medicines framework. Here is what the decision means, why it matters and how Nigeria’s national control differs from international scheduling.
NAFDAC has alerted consumers and healthcare providers to the circulation of suspected counterfeit ORACIRE+ Toothpaste in Nigeria, following market surveillance in Lagos and concerns over its similarity to registered ORACARE+ Toothpaste.
NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening regulatory systems, quality management and workforce capacity to support access to safe, quality and efficacious medicines in Nigeria.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and SCIDaR have signed an MOU to develop a Digital Finance Hub designed to connect licensed Community Pharmacists and PPMVs with regulators, financial institutions, suppliers and business support services.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has inducted 115 Doctor of Pharmacy graduates of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, into the profession, with 35 of the graduands earning First Class honours.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 797 premises across 28 LGAs in Kano State after inspecting 1,153 outlets, while shutting down an illegal drug cluster at Dalan-Gyada along Katsina Road.
NAFDAC has warned healthcare professionals and the public about an increased risk of drug poisoning when gabapentin or pregabalin is used alongside certain medicines, particularly opioids and benzodiazepines.
NAFDAC has formally inaugurated 600 pharmacists into its Reserve Volunteer Programme, creating a national pool that can support regulatory and public health activities while providing young pharmacists with practical regulatory experience.
NAFDAC is investigating suspected counterfeit Oral-B and Colgate toothpastes after receiving complaints, with arrests and seizures reported in four locations as the agency warns of evolving counterfeit-product networks in Nigeria.
NAFDAC says unbranded palm oil, fufu and other traditionally packaged staple foods sold in open markets are outside its direct and absolute regulatory oversight, urging stronger action by sub-national authorities.
NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has highlighted regulatory reforms, rising local manufacturing and new investment partnerships as key developments in Nigeria’s health-products sector.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria sealed 430 pharmaceutical premises in Yobe State after inspecting 601 facilities across 10 local government areas during a four-day enforcement exercise
