NAFDAC certifies paracetamol tablets in Nigeria… 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Monday, certified that paracetamol tablets on sale in Nigeria meet stipulated dosage standards and specifications in adherence with national and international regulatory requirements.

Also, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Christianah Adeyeye, described a recent report that nearly all paracetamol tablets in Nigeria are possibly underdosed as ‘false and unscientific’.

Adeyeye said NAFDAC will be taking action against the researchers.

She spoke at a press conference on the findings from the laboratory tests of paracetamol tablets in Lagos.

Adeyeye explained that “Paracetamol tablets from 13 different manufacturers in Nigeria were sampled from Lagos and Abuja.

“A minimum of 20 tablets from each manufacturer were used for the assay analysis. The analysis was done by regulatory officers with verifiable analytical skills and competencies. They used the British Pharmacopoeia monograph 2023 Edition Volume.

“The assay test determines the amount of active pharmaceutical ingredient in each tablet.”

She said the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in Nigeria strives to maintain and enhance the quality of pharmaceutical products to align with NAFDAC’s quality culture.

NAFDAC emphasised the importance of evidence-based information to guide public discourse. Also, she urged stakeholders to rely on, and check for, accurate and comprehensive data.

Furthermore, she said NAFDAC will continue to ensure that the quality of the products is assured. Also, they will continue to work with stakeholders to maintain and enhance the quality of pharmaceutical products.