The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it has secretly banned the sale and use of Amoxicillin in Nigeria, describing the allegation as false and misleading.
In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, the agency said it has not banned Amoxicillin, either covertly or publicly, and urged Nigerians to disregard a viral video claiming otherwise.
The statement, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, explained that, as a regulatory authority, it communicates all enforcement and safety-related actions openly through official channels, including public alerts, recalls, safety notices, and blacklists.
According to the agency, these notices clearly identify affected products by name, batch number and manufacturer, while also outlining the regulatory measures taken to protect public health.
SOURCE: Premium Times