NAFDAC Fake Drug Alert: How to Identify Fake Postinor-2 in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health warning on the circulation of fake Postinor-2 in Nigeria.

This emergency alert, Public Alert No. 027/2025, warns women and healthcare providers about the dangers of falsified batches of the popular emergency contraceptive pill (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg)

How to Know Original Postinor 2

According to NAFDAC, the counterfeit versions of Postinor-2 can be identified through the following errors on the packaging:

✅ The original Postinor-2 uses a clearer, larger font on the verification sticker and has correct spellings.

How to Identify Fake Postinor-2 in Nigeria

❌ Fake PIN verification sticker has a smaller font and misspells “Verify” as “Veify.”

❌ On the fake pack, “Distributed in Nigeria” is wrongly spelt as “Distnibuted in Nigeria.”

Health Risks of Fake Postinor-2

NAFDAC warns that counterfeit Postinor-2 poses serious health risks, including:

• Contraceptive failure, leading to unintended pregnancy
• Presence of harmful or substandard ingredients
• Toxic contamination and unpredictable side effects
• Possible organ damage, allergic reactions, or even death
• Long-term reproductive health complications

These risks arise from poor manufacturing practices, incorrect dosages, and the use of unsafe substances in falsified drugs.

 

NAFDAC’s Advice to the Public

Purchase Postinor-2 only from licensed pharmacies and verified healthcare providers.

Report any suspicious products to NAFDAC via:

You can reach them via phone on 0800-162-3322 or email them at: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng

Postinor-2 is one of the most widely used emergency contraceptive pills in Nigeria, especially among young women. The presence of counterfeit versions in circulation puts millions at risk of unwanted pregnancies and severe health complications.

NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant and to verify every medicine before use.