The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging a secret ban on the sale and use of Amoxicillin in Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Monday, the agency described the claim as misleading and urged members of the public to ignore a viral video suggesting that the widely used antibiotic had been prohibited.
NAFDAC clarified that it has not placed any restriction on Amoxicillin, either officially or unofficially, stressing that all regulatory actions are communicated transparently through established public channels.
The statement, signed by the Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, explained that safety alerts, product recalls, and enforcement measures are always announced through formal notices to keep Nigerians properly informed.
According to the regulator, such communications typically specify the affected products, including details like batch numbers, manufacturers, and the steps taken to safeguard public health.
The agency added that blacklisting is only applied in specific cases where companies violate regulations or produce unsafe products, and such actions are publicly announced to prevent misinformation and protect consumers.
