By Olaitan Ibrahim
A pharmacy on Onitsha Crescent, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, has been shut by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.
According to the statement shared on X, NAFDAC swung into action after a tip-off by a citizen. The agency said during the raid, it discovered expired products valued over seven million naira. The Managing Director and the Superintendent Pharmacist were said to have been arrested for investigation.
The statement said, “NAFDAC has sealed off a pharmacy located at Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.
“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 urges the public to remain vigilant when purchasing regulated products and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”