By Biola Lawal
Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), have arrested the distributor of a faked medicine, named WONDER CALCIUM by Health and Hygiene and falsely labelled as made by Asad Pharmaceutical Ltd
NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed in a public alert that the arrest of the Asaba-based counterfeiter followed NAFDAC investigation into a complaint from Asad Pharmaceutical Ltd, a company which reported the sale of the fake WONDER CALCIUM.
Prof. Adeyeye said; ”ollowing an investigation, a distributor of the counterfeit product was apprehended and is currently in the custody of NAFDAC in Asaba, Delta State, to provide valuable information regarding the product’s manufacture.”
The NAFDAC Boss wrote further:
”’NAFDAC is informing healthcare providers and the public about a report of the sale of a falsified product- Wonder Calcium with fake NAFDAC Registration Number 04-1029.
NAFDAC received a complaint from Asad Pharmaceutical Ltd, reporting on the sale of a falsified product (Wonder Calcium). The producer of the falsified product falsely claims on the product packet that the product is manufactured by Asad Pharmaceutical Ltd, on their behalf
The falsified product is reported to have been produced, distributed, and sold by Health and Hygiene, located at Atiku Abubakar Plaza, International Trade Fair Complex, Badagry Expressway, Lagos State.
The implicated manufacturer, Asad Pharmaceutical Ltd, has denied or disclaimed any involvement with Health and Hygiene, confirming that the product (Wonder Calcium) is falsified.
Risk Statement: Prof. Adeyeye said that the
illegal marketing of medicines or counterfeit medicines poses a risk to people’s health, it does not guarantee the safety, quality, and efficacy of the products due to non-compliance with regulatory provisions.
Product details:
The details of the counterfeit products are as follows:
Product Name: Wonder Calcium; Producer:
Health and Hygiene, located at Atiku Abubakar Plaza, International Trade Fair Complex, Badagry Expressway, Lagos State.
Stated Manufacturer: Asad Pharmaceutical Ltd
Faked Stated NAFDAC Registration Number
04-1029
Prof. Adeyeye directed all NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators to conduct surveillance and remove any falsified products found within their zones and states.
”Distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers are hereby advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the distribution, sale, and use of falsified products,” She stated, counselling; ”all medical products must be purchased from authorized or licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.”
She urged Healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng
‘:Similarly, healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of medicinal products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med- safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, ” She advised.
Furthermore, note that this notice will be uploaded to the WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System (GSMS). FLOWERBUDNEWS
