National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned about fake Chloroquine in circulation. Just as in the statement released by Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director General of the Agency, the notification came from WHO office in Cameroon.
“The falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets were manufactured by Jiangsu pharmaceutical Inc, Astral pharmaceutical New Bhupalpura, China.
“The tablets manufactured by these companies have no Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and are in packs of 1000 tablets.
“The use of the falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets may result in treatment failure and could even cause death,” she warned.
Pro. Mojisola went ahead to disclose the labelling information on the fake drug: chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets manufactured by Jiangsu pharmaceutical Inc, China is labelled with fake NAFDAC No.: 028060.
“All importers, wholesalers, and retailers are hereby cautioned to desist from illegal importation, distribution, and sale of falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets.
Coronavirus: Fake Chloroquine in Circulation
“NAFDAC has strengthened its surveillance in all ports of entry to prevent illegal importation of the falsified chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets.
“The agency has also heightened surveillance in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to prevent distribution and sale of this falsified drug.
“Healthcare providers and other members of the public are advised to be vigilant and contact the nearest NAFDAC office with any information on the falsified chloroquine,” she said.
Coronavirus: Fake Chloroquine in Circulation
Prof. Mojisola went ahead to encourage all those in possession of the fake chloroquine to turn them in to NAFDAC while giving out the emergency call lines. 0800-1-NAFDAC and 0800-1-623322. Coronavirus: Fake Chloroquine in Circulation
