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The regulation of pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices in Akure is under the jurisdiction of Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). NAFDAC is responsible for overseeing the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, and sale of drugs, medical devices, and other regulated products.
If you're a manufacturer, distributor, or supplier, you may require legal assistance to navigate the rigorous registration process, certification, and advertising methods in line with NAFDAC's guidelines. Legal help may also be crucial if you face accusations of selling unregistered or substandard products, breaching advertising regulations, or dealing in counterfeit or substandard products. Victims who have suffered harm due to defective drugs or medical devices may also need legal help to pursue compensation claims.
Crucial legislation in this field includes the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act CAP N1 LFN 2004, which gives the NAFDAC its statutory powers, and the Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, etc.) Act CAP F33 LFN 2004 that governs the registration of regulated products. Sale or use of unregistered medical products, false advertisement, or trade in counterfeit or substandard products can lead to heavy fines and imprisonment. The law also provides a right for victims of defective drugs or medical devices to claim compensation.
All registrations are done through NAFDAC, which has offices across the country, including Akure.
Non-compliance with NAFDAC regulations can lead to monetary fines, imprisonment, or both. Moreover, NAFDAC may blacklist defaulting companies, preventing them from operating.
Lawyers can help victims of faulty medicines and medical devices file lawsuits for damages, which may include compensation for medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
Yes, you can. However, it may be more complex. A lawyer will help navigate the process.
Yes, NAFDAC also monitors the production and sale of herbal medicines under the law.
Apart from NAFDAC website, the Federal Ministry of Health website also provides valuable information regarding healthcare and regulations in Nigeria. The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) can also be of help.
If you require legal help in this field, identify a lawyer proficient in drugs and medical devices law. Schedule a consultation to discuss your situation and to plan the appropriate course of action.
