By Kemi Akintokun
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked a video circulating on social media alleging that the agency secretly banned the sale and use of Amoxicillin in the country.
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement on Monday, said the claim was false and devoid of any factual basis of banning Amoxicillin either secretly or openly.
Adeyeye said as a responsible regulatory authority, the agency publicly notified Nigerians of any regulatory actions through official channels.
“NAFDAC alerts the public through its Recalls, Safety Alerts, Blacklists, and other safety notices of any substandard, falsified, or affected products requiring regulatory action.
“These safety communications clearly outline the specific product names, batch numbers, manufacturers, and the necessary measures to be taken.
“They provide critical information that may impact treatment and diagnostic decisions for healthcare providers and patients.
“Blacklisting, where applicable, involves prohibiting specific companies from the sale, distribution, or use of their products due to safety concerns, regulatory violations, or unethical practices,” she said.
She said in recent months, NAFDAC issued targeted safety alerts on certain brands and batches of Amoxicillin. In August 2025, Public Alert No. 24/2025 announced the recall of Amoxivue (Amoxicillin) 500mg capsules due to low Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) content.
The D-G said in October 2025, the agency also issued a public alert on substandard batches of Astamocil and Astamentin suspensions, while Public Alert No. 35/2025 notified the public of substandard batches of Annmox and Jawamox suspensions.
According to her, these actions are specific to identified products and do not constitute a ban on Amoxicillin.
She advised members of the public to disregard the misleading video.
She reaffirmed that NAFDAC remained committed to safeguarding public health through transparent, science-based regulatory actions. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Vivian Ihechu
