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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a pharmacy on Onitsha Crescent, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.
In a statement released on Saturday via its official X account, NAFDAC revealed that the closure followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen.
During an enforcement operation, officials uncovered expired products, including “H-Pylori” test kits, with an estimated value exceeding seven million naira. These items were flagged as serious health hazards.
The pharmacy’s Managing Director and Superintendent Pharmacist were apprehended for questioning as part of the investigation.
Despite efforts by staff to obstruct the operation, NAFDAC successfully confiscated the expired goods and secured the premises.
The agency emphasized its commitment to enforcing compliance with safety regulations and warned that severe penalties would be imposed to discourage unethical practices.
NAFDAC also urged the public to remain cautious when purchasing regulated products and to report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.