The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has arrested three hawkers selling substandard drugs valued at 250thousand Naira
Speaking to newsmen, Kaduna state Coordinator Mr Nasiru Mato, said that the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to stamp out drug hawking in the state, adding that drug hawking exposes medicines to severe temperature, humidity and unfriendly climate conditions.
“All drugs and medical items must be kept at the recommended temperature and relative humidity to ensure their safety, quality and efficacy.”
“it is the actions of such persons that led to the raid at Sabon Tasha and seizure of unregistered aphrodisiacs and analgesics. he said.
He also called on consumers to purchase medicines from registered drug outlets, instead of patronizing touts as the ban on hawking and advertisement of drugs is still in force.
He said consumers should always check for NAFDAC Registration Number, manufacturing date, expiry date, batch number, name and full location address of manufacturer before purchasing any drug
