The significant surge in drug prices started last year following the departure of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Nigeria Plc, the second-largest drug producer in the country.
It describes them as public health and national security threats, as they sell fake and substandard medicines, and partner criminal networks to distribute and sell psychoactive drugs and narcotics.
The Federal Government has revealed the great extent of drug abuse in Nigeria, stating that not less than 14.3 million people abuse drugs.
NAFDAC, NCTC collaboration to help curb the menace of drug abuse in the country, misuse of chemicals and alcoholism with their associated dangers to the wellbeing of Nigerians.