NAFDAC Warns, Says Fake Postinor-2 In Market

By Akinwale Kasali

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians to be wary and also be at alert as Fake Postinor-2 emergency contraceptive pills circulates the market.

A statement signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed that the counterfeit pills were reported by the Society for Family Health, SFH.

SFH is the official distributor of Postinor-2 in Nigeria, confirmed that the suspicious batches were not imported by the company.

According to NAFDAC, fake Postinor-2 can be identified through the following packaging errors:

Smaller font size on the PIN verification sticker,

wrong spelling of the word “verify.”

There is  also wrong spelling of “distributed” at the back of the pack.

The agency listed two falsified batches currently in circulation;

Type 1: Batch number T36184B; MFG date: 08/2024; EXP date: 08/2028; NRN: 04-698.

Type 2: Batch number 332; MFG date: 03/2023; EXP date: 02/2027; NRN: 04-698.

NAFDAC further warned that taking counterfeit Postinor-2 may cause the following;

Failure of contraceptive effect, Exposure to toxic or harmful contaminants, unpredictable side effects, missed opportunity for genuine emergency contraception and Long-term reproductive health issues.

The agency cautioned that extreme reactions could include allergic responses, organ damage, or even death.

To stay safe, Nigerians are urged to buy Postinor-2 only from verified pharmacies and licensed healthcare providers.

It also advised that the packaging should be checked carefully before use.

It  stated that suspicious products should be Reported to NAFDAC immediately.

The agency confirmed ongoing investigations to trace the source of the counterfeit drugs and has directed State Coordinators to remove fake Postinor-2 from circulation.

Distributors, pharmacists, and healthcare workers are also urged to maintain vigilance and ensure that all medical products come from authorised suppliers.