The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has issued a public alert over a nationwide mop up of pharmaceutical products manufactured by Europharm Laboratories in Jos. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the agency said it had commenced enforcement action against Europharm Laboratories and its affiliate, Eurolink Nigeria Ltd, located at Plot PL 7354, Anglo Jos New Industrial Area, following credible intelligence and regulatory surveillance. NAFDAC disclosed that investigations showed the company had been involved in the production, sale and distribution of several pharmaceutical and other regulated products without valid marketing authorisation. The agency said multiple items were discovered at the facility, many of which were found to be in violation of existing regulations. Laboratory analysis carried out on some of the seized products revealed serious quality defects, raising major public health concerns. According to NAFDAC, tests showed dangerously low levels of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients API in certain products. The agency reported that Linmoxyn Amoxicillin suspension failed quality analysis, with API content recorded at 13.9 percent and 18.4 percent, far below acceptable standards. Linmoxyn Amoxicillin 500mg capsules were also found to be substandard, containing only 48.3 percent API. NAFDAC further stated that additional products bearing various NAFDAC Registration Numbers were discovered at the Europharm Laboratories site during the investigation. It explained that medicines with insufficient API levels could result in treatment failure, contribute to antimicrobial resistance and pose safety risks to consumers. Products identified include Linocloxin Ampicillin 125mg and Cloxacillin 125mg powder for oral suspension 100ml, Linromycine Erythromycin powder for suspension 100ml, Linocillin Ampicillin powder for oral suspension 50ml and Linmoxyn Amoxicillin 125mg suspension 60ml. Other affected items are Eurogyl Metronidazole suspension 50ml, Naflin cough expectorant 100ml, Natacid Magnesium Trisilicate suspension 100ml, Navit B Syrup Vitamin B Complex 100ml, Fountain B 12 blood tonic in 100ml and 200ml sizes, Vitamin C syrup 100ml, Eurogyl Metronidazole tablets blister 10 by 10, Eurogyl Metronidazole tablets pack of 1000, Euramol Paracetamol tablets pack of 1000, Euramox Mebendazole 100mg tablets, Linotrim Cotrimoxazole suspension 50ml and Linoquine Chloroquine Phosphate syrup 80mg per 5ml in 60ml bottles. The agency said all zonal directors and state coordinators nationwide have been instructed to intensify surveillance and ensure the removal of substandard products within their respective areas. NAFDAC urged distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals and caregivers to remain vigilant within the supply chain to prevent the circulation and use of unsafe medicines. It also advised the public and medical practitioners to promptly report any suspected cases of substandard or falsified medicines and medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office.The post NAFDAC issues nationwide alert over Europharm products appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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