NAFDAC Shuts Down Abuja Pharmacy, Arrests Two Over Expired Drugs

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a pharmacy located on Onitsha Crescent in Area 11, Garki, Abuja, over the sale of expired and unregistered drugs.

This development was disclosed through a statement posted on the agency’s X account on Saturday.

Acting on a tip-off from a concerned citizen, NAFDAC’s enforcement team conducted a raid on the premises, uncovering expired pharmaceutical products worth over seven million naira.

Among the confiscated items were “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose serious public health risks.

The pharmacy’s Managing Director and the Superintendent Pharmacist were taken into custody for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.

The statement read: “NAFDAC has sealed off a pharmacy located at Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.

“Acting on 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.

“Despite attempts by the pharmacy staff to obstruct the operation, the enforcement team successfully confiscated the expired products and secured the premises.

“The pharmacy’s Managing Director and Superintendent Pharmacist were arrested for further questioning, while stringent sanctions will be imposed as a deterrent to unethical practices.”

NAFDAC further urged consumers to exercise caution when purchasing drugs and other regulated products.

The agency encouraged the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office to help safeguard public health.