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Nigeria:
Codeine Cough Syrup - We're Investigating 4 Pharmaceutical Firms - NAFDAC DG
Vanguard, 3 May 2018
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, said it has commenced investigation of involvement of four pharmaceutical firms in the codeine cough syrup… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ban On Codeine - Senate Calls for Full Compliance
Vanguard, 2 May 2018
The Senate on Wednesday called on its committees on Drugs and Narcotics, and that of Heath to ensure full compliance with the ban on use of codeine in cough syrup announced by the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Codeine - Almost Every Family in Nigeria Has an Addict, Senator Claims
Premium Times, 2 May 2018
Up to 70 per cent of codeine cough syrup produced and imported in Nigeria end up in the hands of Boko Haram insurgents, Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, said on Wednesday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Exposed! How Pharmaceutical Companies Aid Abuse of Codeine in Nigeria
Vanguard, 1 May 2018
An undercover investigation conducted by Africa Eye - a new TV investigations documentary strand from the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, has revealed how leakages in the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Govt Bans Production of Cough Syrups Containing Codeine
This Day, 2 May 2018
Following the high incidence of drug abuse in the country, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) Tuesday directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Why Govt Banned Production, Importation of Syrups Containing Codeine
Daily Trust, 1 May 2018
The Federal Government has banned the production and importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup preparations to check substance abuse among… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Finally, Govt Bans Production of Cough Syrups Containing Codeine in Nigeria
This Day, 1 May 2018
The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ban with immediate effect further issuance of permits for… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Drug Abuse - This Is Everybody's Problem, Says Saraki
Vanguard, 1 May 2018
SenatePresident Bukola Saraki, said yesterday that drug abuse has become the problem of everyone, just as he hailed the BBC Africa, 'Africa Eye' documentary 'Sweet Sweet Codeine'… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mrs Buhari Expresses Concern Over Rising Cases of Drug Abuse Among Youths
Vanguard, 1 May 2018
Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed concern over the rising cases of drug abuse among youths in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Saraki Decries Drug Abuse Among Young Nigerians
This Day, 1 May 2018
The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has warned that the widespread drug abuse among young Nigerians is a catastrophe waiting to happen. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Govt Bans Production, Importation of Codeine Syrups
Premium Times, 1 May 2018
The Federal Ministry of Health has banned the importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient in Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria:
CPC Warns Against Consumption of Medication Containing Codeine
This Day, 11 April 2018
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has warned members of the public against consumption of medication containing codeine. Read more »