NAFDAC discovers fake antibiotics, cosmetic packaging materials in Lagos raid
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has identified suspected counterfeit drug packaging materials and unregistered cosmetic products during operations conducted in Lagos State.
The agency acted on intelligence reports that led its operatives to the Tools and Hardware section of the Trade Fair Complex. There, they discovered packaging materials believed to be intended for the distribution of counterfeit medications.
In a series of posts on its official X account on Saturday, NAFDAC showcased the recovered packaging materials, which included items associated with the antibiotics Augmentin 625mg and Ampliclox capsules, as well as accompanying leaflets.
Additionally, products labeled as Gordon drinks were located at the site.
NAFDAC expressed concern regarding the authenticity of the items recovered, noting that they were not produced by the original manufacturers. The agency specifically highlighted that the design of the Augmentin packaging did not match that of the original packaging distributed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the pharmaceutical company associated with the product.
The agency characterized the facility as a possible storage point for counterfeit packaging, clarifying that the operation was conducted based on credible intelligence.
In a separate operation, NAFDAC also recovered materials suspected of being linked to the production and packaging of cosmetics that lacked proper labeling and registration. Among the items found were unidentified soaps, empty shampoo tubes, and packaging marked “Turmeric Vitamin C,” as well as containers intended for moisturizing lotion.
For further details, NAFDAC shared a video of the operation on social media.
