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)
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.
❌ 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.”
NAFDAC warns that counterfeit Postinor-2 poses serious health risks, including:
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.
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