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NAFDAC says Amoxicillin has not been banned in Nigeria
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Agency dismisses social media rumours as false and misleading
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Clarifies recalls affected specific brands and batches, not the drug
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Amoxicillin has been banned in Nigeria.
NAFDAC described the claims as false and misleading, stressing that there is no nationwide ban on the commonly used antibiotic.
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The agency explained that while it routinely issues safety alerts and product recalls, such actions are limited to specific brands or batches found to be substandard and do not apply to Amoxicillin as a medicine.
According to NAFDAC, recent alerts involved products that failed quality assessments, including batches with low levels of active ingredients, prompting targeted recalls to protect public health.
The regulatory body clarified that these measures were precautionary and should not be misinterpreted as a blanket prohibition on the drug.
NAFDAC urged members of the public to disregard unverified information and rely solely on updates from its official and verified communication channels for accurate guidance on medicines and health-related issues.
The agency reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety, quality and efficacy of regulated products while combating misinformation that could undermine public confidence in essential medicines.