The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has introduced a new mobile application, Greenbook, to combat the spread of counterfeit and substandard medical products in Nigeria.
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this announcement at the launch of a two-day sensitization workshop in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
How Greenbook Works
Greenbook serves as a digital verification tool that allows Nigerians to check the authenticity of drugs and medical products.
According to Adeyeye, the app provides a comprehensive database of registered drug products in Nigeria.
Users can search by entering a product name, brand name, or registration number to confirm if it has been approved by NAFDAC.
“If the product is listed in the Greenbook, it means it is registered and authentic. This will help consumers avoid fake and substandard drugs,” she explained.
Nigeria Leads in Anti-Counterfeit Drug Technology
Nigeria is the first African country and the second in the world to implement this kind of traceability technology in the fight against fake medicines.
Adeyeye, represented by NAFDAC’s Post-Marketing Surveillance Director, Fraden Bitrus, emphasized that counterfeiters are using advanced methods to distribute fake drugs, making technological innovations like Greenbook essential.
Stakeholders Support the Initiative
The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to partnering with NAFDAC to clamp down on counterfeit drugs.
“We commend NAFDAC’s zero-tolerance policy on fake drugs. Our task force is working closely with them to eliminate substandard and dangerous medical products in our communities,” she said.
The NAFDAC South-South Zonal Director, Oligbu Chukwuma, also noted that each state in the region has been instructed to intensify anti-counterfeit measures and report their findings monthly.
How to Download Greenbook
The Greenbook app is available for download on:
✅ Google Play Store
✅ Apple Store
Or via the official NAFDAC website: greenbook.nafdac.gov.ng
Conclusion
With this game-changing technology, Nigerians can now verify the authenticity of their medicines with ease, helping to protect lives and improve public health.
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