The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Amoxicillin has been secretly banned in Nigeria, describing the reports as false and misleading.
In a statement posted on its X handle on Monday, the agency said its attention was drawn to a viral video alleging that Amoxicillin, a widely used antibiotic, had been banned across the country.
NAFDAC clarified that no such ban exists.
According to the Agency, while it routinely issues safety alerts, recalls, or regulatory actions on specific substandard or affected batches of medicines, there has been no blanket ban on Amoxicillin in Nigeria.
“NAFDAC has not banned Amoxicillin in Nigeria, either secretly or openly. As a responsible regulatory authority, the Agency publicly notifies Nigerians of any regulatory actions through official channels. NAFDAC alerts the public through its Recalls, Safety Alerts, Blacklists, and other safety notices of any substandard, falsified, or affected products requiring regulatory action.
