The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed an Abuja pharmacy for allegedly selling expired and unregistered drugs worth over seven million naira.
The aim of this development is to combat the rising health risks in the country.
The federal agency made this known via its X page on Saturday, acknowledging that the action was taken following a tip-off from a concerned citizen.
“NAFDAC’s enforcement team uncovered several expired items worth over seven million naira, including expired H-Pylori test kits, which posed significant risks to public health,” NAFDAC stated.
“Despite attempts by the pharmacy staff to obstruct the operation, the enforcement team successfully confiscated the expired products and secured the premises.”
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During the operation, the pharmacy’s Managing Director and Superintendent Pharmacist were taken into custody for further questioning.
The anti-drug agency stated that, as a deterrent to unethical practices, stringent sanctions would be imposed.
In addressing this issue, the federal agency appealed to the public to remain vigilant while purchasing regulated products, urging them to report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
