The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning over the circulation of counterfeit Cialis 20mg tablets in Nigeria.
According to the agency, the fake version of the drug was discovered during routine market surveillance by the Marketing Authorization Holder’s (MAH) field sales representatives in Abuja.
Reports indicate that the counterfeit Cialis 20mg tablets are being sold openly in the market for about ₦8,000 per pack, unlike the genuine product, which retails for approximately ₦55,000 per pack. Further checks revealed that the counterfeit version does not match the authentic Cialis 20mg packaging or quality standards.
In a statement, NAFDAC said: “Genuine Cialis 20mg Tablet contains tadalafil, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).”
The agency urged healthcare professionals and consumers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious sales of substandard or falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office. Reports can also be made by calling 0800-162-3322 or sending an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng
