Bukola Afeni
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in collaboration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has issued a directive, warning manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of drugs in Nigeria to cease the supply or sale of medicines and medical devices at Niger street and Sabon Gari market in Kano, Kano state, with immediate effect.
The regulatory agency added that any non-compliance could result in the revocation of thier practice licenses.
The Resident Media Consultant to NAFDAC, Sayo Akintola said the development is to ensure good distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and prevent circulation of substandard and falsified medicines in the market.
“NAFDAC and PCN hereby warn manufacturers, importers, company representatives, and all distributors to from this very moment cease supplying, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other regulated medical products to facilities or companies in Niger street, Sabon Gari market, or elsewhere outside the coordinated wholesale center in Dangwauro, Kano state.
“This is to ensure good distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, etc., and prevent circulation of substandard and falsified medicines in the market”, he said.
NAFDAC has warned any company found
wanting that they would lose their site license.
