The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has confiscated more than 10 million doses of fake malaria drugs and cosmetic products valued at about N3 billion at the Trade Fair Market in Lagos.
This is according to a statement by the agency following an enforcement operation carried out in the area.
The seizure comes amid renewed efforts by NAFDAC to curb the circulation of counterfeit and banned pharmaceutical products that pose serious risks to public health.
According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, the operation was carried out after the agency received credible intelligence on February 3 about the storage of fake drugs in the market.
Dr Martin Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, disclosed the development to journalists on Monday at the agency’s office in Apapa, Lagos.
(nairametrics)
