The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over a falsified batch of Giga-S Injection identified in Aba, Abia State.

The falsified batch was purchased from a renowned store located at Araria Market in Aba, Abia State.

NAFDAC in a statement implored importers, distributors, retailers, and healthcare providers to always exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and administration or use of falsified or substandard medicinal products.

All medical products must be obtained from authorised/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.

Members of the public in possession of the above product are advised to discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicious substandard and falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office.