The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about counterfeit cancer drugs circulating in Nigeria. The affected drugs are Phesgo 600mg and Avastin 400mg/16ml.
Counterfeit Phesgo Details:
- Product Name: Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml injection
- Stated Manufacturer: Roche
- Manufacturing Date: 01/2024
- Expiry Date: 01/2026
- Batch No: C5290S20
- Counterfeit Features: Non-existent batch number, incorrect language, missing Basilisk, incorrect bollino date, and tamper evidence labels do not match genuine Roche material.
Counterfeit Avastin Details:
- Product Name: Avastin 400mg/16ml
- Stated Manufacturer: Roche
- Batch Numbers: H0223B08 and H4239A70
- Manufacturing Dates: May 2023 and March 2024
- Expiry Dates: July 2026 and October 2026
- Counterfeit Features: Folding box and tamper evidence labels do not match genuine Roche material.
NAFDAC urges the public to exercise caution and vigilance when purchasing medical products, ensuring they are obtained from authorized suppliers and thoroughly verified for authenticity.
Source: Nairametrics
