NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians on Fake Postinor-2 Emergency Contraceptives in Circulation

How to Identify Fake Postinor-2 and the Dangers of Using It

Postinor-2 is one of the most commonly used emergency contraceptive pills, but fake versions of the product are now on the market, putting women at risk of contraceptive failure, harmful side effects, and even long-term health complications.

NAFDAC warns against falsified Postinor-2 contraceptives in circulation

The falsified products are labelled with batch numbers T36184B (August 2024 – August 2028) and 332 (March 2023 – February 2027)

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake Postinor-2 emergency contraceptives in circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has issued a public alert over the circulation of falsified batches of

NAFDAC Issues Alert Over Fake Postinor-2 Pills in Circulation

ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a nationwide alert after falsified versions of Postinor-2, a widely used emergency contraceptive pill, were discovered in circulation. In a statement on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of NAFDAC, said the counterfeit products were flagged by the Society of Family Health, the authorised distributor of Postinor-2 in Ni…

StatePress NG: NAFDAC raises alarm over fake postinor-2 pills in Nigerian market

NAFDAC Issues Alert On Fake Postinor Being Sold, Explains How To Find Original One

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of falsified Type 1 and Type 2 batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), a widely used emergency contraceptive pill. The agency confirmed that the counterfeit products pose serious risks to public health and safety. According to NAFDAC, the alert followed a report from the Society of Family Health (SFH), the Marketin…