NAFDAC Warns Public of Suspected Counterfeit Phesgo Injection
Written by Crown FM on January 2, 2025
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over a suspected counterfeit batch of Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml injection, bearing batch number C5290S20.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, NAFDAC disclosed that the counterfeit product was flagged after a complaint from a doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
Following the report, Roche, the Marketing Authorisation Holder, reviewed images of the product and confirmed it as falsified. Roche identified several inconsistencies, including a fake batch number, incorrect language, missing tamper-evidence features, and mismatched labels compared to genuine products.
NAFDAC highlighted the dangers of counterfeit drugs, warning that they compromise medicine safety and effectiveness. The agency urged importers, distributors, and healthcare professionals to remain vigilant and ensure all medical products are sourced from authorised suppliers.
Healthcare providers and consumers are advised to report suspected counterfeit drugs to NAFDAC through its offices, helpline, or email.
