NAFDAC Reveals Sh*cking Secrets On How To Spot Fake Pharmacy Shops

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has emphasized that every registered pharmacy adhering to the agency’s standards displays an RX sign.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The RX symbol, derived from the Latin word “recipe” meaning “take,” indicates that a medication should be dispensed according to a doctor’s prescription.

In an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, advised Nigerians to only visit registered pharmacies for their safety. She pointed out that counterfeit drugs are often found in categories like anti-malarials, antibiotics, and children’s medications.

“Anti-malarials, antibiotics, and children’s medicines are especially concerning. That’s part of why we’ve declared this year as Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, and Nutrition year,” she explained. “Make sure you go to a reputable pharmacy with the RX sign. Avoid corner drugstores, even if they’re cheaper, as they may not provide safe medications. Always ask for receipts. If a product doesn’t work, report it to NAFDAC. With the receipts, we can trace the purchase and track its distribution.”

Professor Adeyeye also addressed reports suggesting that 70% of drugs in Nigeria are substandard, clarifying that this statistic is mainly related to oxytocin. She explained that the prevalence of substandard oxytocin was due to improper storage conditions, as the drug is highly sensitive to temperature and humidity. “This issue predates my tenure, but it’s been identified that 70% of oxytocin was substandard because of inadequate storage, not due to the overall quality of all drugs in Nigeria,” she added.