NAFDAC is currently probing the presence of fake and substandard paracetamol brands in Nigeria’s open market. This investigation follows widespread reports suggesting that a significant portion of paracetamol tablets in the country may be under-dosed.
The Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, issued a statement on Monday, refuting the accuracy of the research and describing it as misleading.
She also questioned the scientific validity of the findings. NAFDAC has initiated a market survey to sample and test various paracetamol brands nationwide, and Adeyeye has communicated the agency’s intentions to the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Group of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria.
In the statement titled, “Nearly all paracetamol tablets in Nigeria are possibly under-dosed: Initial NAFDAC response” Adeyeye confirmed that the agency had received a copy of the publication of the research findings of the subject.
“As the quality culture of NAFDAC demands, as soon as the agency became aware of the news, the Director-General had meetings with the respective directors and gave a directive that a survey of the market should be done to sample and test. As soon as we finish the laboratory testing, we will update the public,” she affirmed.
Additionally, the Director-General reassured that NAFDAC’s laboratories undergo annual ISO 17025 certification, ensuring that testing procedures adhere to international standards and the equipment used is also qualified accordingly.
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