Medicines in Nigeria
Prices, NAFDAC registration and brands for 136 of the most-used medicines in Nigeria. Search by medicine or brand name, jump to the price table, or browse all 136 A–Z.
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What these medicines cost in Nigeria (October 2026)
Median online-pharmacy price for 71 of our 136 medicines, sampled from HealthPlus, MedPlus, NettPharmacy, Supermart.ng in October 2026. These are retail prices paid by a customer, not the wholesale prices traded in the open drug markets. Month-by-month movement lives in the medicine price index.
A median of the listings we sampled, not a quoted price. What you pay depends on brand, pack size and where you buy. Prices refresh monthly.
All 136 medicines, A–Z
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A
- Aciclovir · Nucleoside analogue antiviral · Emzor Aciclovir 400, Emzor Aciclovir 800, Bafnacare 400
- Adapalene · Topical retinoid (acne treatment) · Epiflin, Norbacare
- Albendazole · Benzimidazole anthelmintic · Zentel, Alzental, Zolat
- Ambroxol · Mucolytic agent · Mucosolvan, Brozelin, Prescuf
- Amitriptyline · Tricyclic antidepressant · Amitryptylline HCl Tablets, Joncine Tablets
- Amlodipine · Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine) · Norvasc, Stamlo, Amlong
- Amoxicillin · Beta-lactam antibiotic · Amoxil 250, Amoxil Suspension, Amoxil 500
- Amoxicillin-Clavulanate · Beta-lactam antibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor · Fleming 1000, Fleming 457 Suspension, Augmentin 375
- Ampicillin + Cloxacillin · Combination penicillin antibiotic · Ampiclox, Ziclox Capsule, Euroclox Capsule
- Artemether · Antimalarial (Artemisinin) · Teka Artemether, Nemether, Freshborn Artemether
- Artemether-Lumefantrine · Antimalarial (Artemisinin combination) · Lonart, Lonart-DS, Lumartem
- Artesunate · Antimalarial (Artemisinin) · Arinate, Falcimon
- Artesunate-Amodiaquine · Antimalarial (Artemisinin combination) · Camosunate, Artesunate-Amodiaquine Winthrop, Diasunate
- Aspirin · Salicylate NSAID / antiplatelet · Emprin, Avroprin-75, ASA 75
- Atenolol · Beta-1 selective adrenergic blocker · Tenormin
- Atorvastatin · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) · Lipitor, Atorlip, Storvas
- Azithromycin · Macrolide antibiotic · Zithromax, Azee, Zentiva Azithromycin
B
- Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin · Topical corticosteroid + antifungal + antibiotic combination · Funbact-A, Dermocort Triple Action, Globatin
- Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol · Topical corticosteroid + antifungal + antibiotic + antiseptic combination · Epiderm, Visiderm
- Bromhexine · Mucolytic agent · Bisolvon, Solvin, Bromex
- Buspirone · Azapirone anxiolytic (5-HT1A partial agonist) · Buspar
C
- Calcium + Vitamin D · Mineral supplement with fat-soluble vitamin · Calcivit, Caltrate, Calcium-D3 Sandoz
- Carbamazepine · Antiepileptic and mood stabiliser (sodium channel blocker) · Tegretol Tablets 200mg, Tegretol CR Tablets, Maopin Tablets
- Cefixime · Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic (oral) · Cika Cefixime 400, Cefirat, Brodcef 200
- Cefpodoxime · Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic (oral) · Kadcep, Mospodox 200 mg Capsule, Mospodox 100 mg/5 mL Suspension
- Ceftazidime · Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic (anti-pseudomonal) · Prexidime Injection, Vaxcel Ceftazidime 1 g Injection, Pretaxime Injection
- Ceftriaxone · Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic · Rocephin, Oframax
- Cefuroxime · Second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic · Zinnat, Zinnat 500, Agcef
- Cetirizine · Second-generation antihistamine · Zyrtec
- Chloramphenicol (eye & ear drops) · Antibiotic (topical eye/ear) · Chloromycetin, Chloramphenicol 0.5% Eye Drops, Opticol
- Chloroquine · Antimalarial (Aminoquinoline) · Emzor Chloroquine, Nivaquine, Maxiquine
- Chlorpheniramine · First-generation antihistamine · Piriton, Emzor Chlorpheniramine
- Cimetidine · Histamine H2-receptor antagonist · MeCure's Cimetidine 400 mg Tablets, Cimetidine 400 Tablets, RGI Cimetidine-200 Tablets
- Ciprofloxacin · Fluoroquinolone antibiotic · Ciprotab, Ciplox, Emzor Ciprofloxacin
- Clobetasol · Super-potent (very strong) topical corticosteroid · Timovate Cream, Dodovate Cream, Betasol Lotion
- Clopidogrel · P2Y12 platelet inhibitor (thienopyridine) · Avro Clopidogrel, Ceruvin, Clopi-Denk
- Clotrimazole · Imidazole antifungal · Canesten, Clotrimaderm, Clotrivag
- Co-trimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) · Sulfonamide-diaminopyrimidine combination antibiotic · Septrin, Bactrim, Emtrim
- Combined Oral Contraceptives · Combined estrogen-progestogen oral contraceptive · Microgynon 30, Microgynon Fe, Zinnia P
- Cyproheptadine · First-generation (sedating) antihistamine — appetite stimulant · Apitol Syrup, Apitol Tablets, Sumo Active Syrup
D
- Dapagliflozin · SGLT2 inhibitor · Forxiga, Dapzin, Dapiflozin
- Daridorexant · Dual orexin receptor antagonist · Quviviq
- Denosumab · RANK ligand inhibitor (monoclonal antibody) · Prolia, Xgeva
- Dexamethasone · Glucocorticoid (corticosteroid) · Cika Dexamethasone, Arcadia 1mg, Festdexadon
- Dextromethorphan · Cough suppressant (antitussive) · Benylin Dry Cough, Robitussin Dry Cough
- Diclofenac · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) · Voltaren, Olfen, Relagesic 50
- Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine · Antimalarial (Artemisinin combination) · P-Alaxin, Duo-Cotexcin, Arterakine
- Diosmin · Flavonoid venotonic and vascular protector · Daflon, Dr. Meyer's Pilex, Phlebodia
- Doxycycline · Tetracycline antibiotic · Doxycap, Aldox, Stridox
E
- Empagliflozin · SGLT2 inhibitor · Jardiance
- Erythromycin · Macrolide antibiotic · MeCure's Erythromycin Tablets, RGI Erythro Caplet, Rythroped Tablets
- Esomeprazole · Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) · Nexium, Esoz, Sompraz
F
- Ferrous Fumarate · Iron supplement (haematinic) · Ferrolab 12, Pilferon, Ironmax
- Ferrous Sulfate · Iron supplement (haematinic) · Fesulf, Ferobin, Ferrolab 12
- Fluconazole · Triazole antifungal agent · Diflucan, Emzor Fluconazole, Eden Fluconazole
- Fluoxetine · SSRI antidepressant · Prozac, Fludac, Bilify
- Folic Acid · Water-soluble B vitamin (folate) · Emzor Folic Acid, Dizpharm Folic Acid
- Furosemide · Loop diuretic · Lialife Tablet 40 mg, Philomide Injection 20 mg/2 mL, Petamide Injection
G
- Gentamicin · Aminoglycoside antibiotic · Gentamicin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops, Reagan Gentamycin Eye/Ear Drops, Gentamicin Skin Ointment
- Glibenclamide · Sulfonylurea antidiabetic · Daonil, Semi-Daonil, Glucovance
- Glimepiride · Second-generation sulfonylurea · Mepiryl 2 mg Tablet, Mepiryl 4 mg Tablet, Co-Mepiryl Tablet 2 mg/500 mg
- Griseofulvin · Systemic antifungal (mitotic inhibitor) · Recgriso Suspension, Emzor Griseofulvin 500 Tablet, Emzor Griseofulvin 125 Tablet
- Guaifenesin · Expectorant · Benylin Chesty Cough, Robitussin Chesty Cough, Shaltoux
H
- Hydrochlorothiazide · Thiazide diuretic · Emzor Hydrochlorothiazide, Donyhydro-25, Esinil-25
- Hydrocortisone · Mild corticosteroid · Drugfield Hydrocortisone Cream, Locoid, Efcortelan
- Hydroxychloroquine · 4-aminoquinoline antimalarial and immunomodulator · HCQS
- Hydroxyurea · Antineoplastic / disease-modifying agent · Hydrea, Siklos
- Hyoscine Butylbromide · Anticholinergic/antispasmodic · Buscopan, Buscopan Plus, Scopinal
I
- Ibuprofen · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) · Brufen, Nurofen, Ibucap
- Indomethacin · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) · Cika Indomethacin Capsule, Indokris
- Insulin · Hormone (Insulin) · Mixtard 30, Humulin 70/30, NovoRapid
- Isoniazid · Isonicotinic acid hydrazide
- Ivermectin · Antiparasitic agent · Mectizan
K
- Ketoconazole · Imidazole antifungal · Nizoral Cream, Cika Ketoconazole Cream, Conaz Cream
L
- Labetalol · Combined alpha- and beta-adrenergic blocker · Presdate
- Lamivudine · Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
- Lanreotide · Long-acting somatostatin analogue · Somatuline Autogel
- Levetiracetam · Antiepileptic (SV2A synaptic vesicle protein ligand) · Keppra Levetiracetam 500 mg, Keppra Levetiracetam 250 mg Tablet, Suvitra-500 Tablets
- Levofloxacin · Fluoroquinolone antibiotic · Levoxin 500, Levoxin 750, L-Flox 500 Infusion
- Levonorgestrel (emergency contraception) · Progestogen (emergency contraceptive) · Postinor-2, Postpill, Lydia Postpill
- Liraglutide · GLP-1 receptor agonist · Victoza, Saxenda
- Lisinopril · Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor · Zestril, Emzipril
- Loperamide · Opioid receptor agonist (peripheral) · Imodium
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir · HIV protease inhibitor, ritonavir-boosted (fixed-dose combination) · Lopinavir 200 mg/Ritonavir 50 mg, Aluvia 100 mg/25 mg Tablets, Aluvia
- Loratadine · Second-generation antihistamine · Claritin, Lorfast, Loratyn-10
- Losartan · Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) · Cozaar, Emzor Losartan
M
- Magnesium Trisilicate (Compound Antacid) · Antacid (acid-neutralising mixture of magnesium and sodium salts) · Gecrol Suspension, Danacid, Emtrisil
- Mebendazole · Benzimidazole anthelmintic · Mebox, Fidson Mebendazole 100, MeCure's Mebendazole
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate (injectable contraceptive) · Progestogen (long-acting contraceptive) · Depo-Provera, Sayana Press
- Mefenamic Acid · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (fenamate) · Ponstan Capsules, Fenamex-DT Tablet
- Metformin · Biguanide antidiabetic · Glucophage, Emzophage, Glucophage XR
- Metoprolol · Cardioselective beta-1 blocker · Betaloc ZOK 25, Betaloc ZOK 50, Betaloc ZOK 100
- Metronidazole · Nitroimidazole antibiotic/antiprotozoal · Flagyl, Loxagyl, Flagyl Suspension
- Mifepristone · Progesterone receptor antagonist (antiprogestogen) · Mariprist, Evabon, Mifabon Combipack
- Misoprostol · Prostaglandin E1 analogue · Cytotec, Misoclear, Mistol
- Multivitamin · Combination vitamin and mineral supplement · Dizpharm Multivitamin, Emvite, Centrum
N
- Nefopam · Centrally acting non-opioid analgesic (benzoxazocine) · Acupan Injection
- Nifedipine · Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker · Adalat, Adalat Retard, Nifedipress
- Norethisterone · Synthetic progestogen (19-nortestosterone derivative) · Primolut N, Noristerat
O
- Ofloxacin (eye & ear drops) · Antibiotic (fluoroquinolone, topical) · Exocin, Floboid
- Omeprazole · Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) · Losec, Risek, Omez
- Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) · Electrolyte replacement solution · Emzolyte, Motlyte, Dioralyte
- Orlistat · Gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor (anti-obesity) · Reeshape, Orlifit
P
- Paracetamol · Non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic · Emzor Paracetamol, Panadol Extra, M&B Paracetamol
- Pentazocine · Opioid analgesic (mixed agonist–antagonist) · Penzor, Zopent, Alpent
- Pentoxifylline · Xanthine derivative that improves blood flow · Trental
- Piroxicam · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (oxicam) · Feldene, Lifevin-20, Krishat Piroxicam
- Praziquantel · Anthelmintic (antischistosomal) · Biltricide, Distocide
- Prednisolone · Glucocorticoid · Perilon, Predsol, Solupred
- Pregabalin · Gabapentinoid (anticonvulsant and neuropathic pain agent) · Pregasafe 75, Pregasafe 150, Pigus 75
- Promethazine · First-generation antihistamine (phenothiazine derivative) · Phenergan, Avomine, Emzor Promethazine
- Propranolol · Non-selective beta-blocker · Propranolol Tablets (Mankind), Timec Propranolol, Festpropra
R
- Rifampicin · Rifamycin antibiotic · Rimactane, Rifadin
- Rosuvastatin · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) · Crestor, Rozat, Turbovas
S
- Salbutamol · Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) · Ventolin, Asthalin, Airmax
- Semaglutide · GLP-1 receptor agonist · Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy
- Sertraline · SSRI antidepressant · Zoloft, Serlift
- Sildenafil · PDE5 inhibitor · Viagra
- Simvastatin · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) · Zocor, Simvor, Simcard
- Sodium Valproate · Broad-spectrum antiepileptic and mood stabiliser · Epilim Chrono 500 mg Tablets, Encorate Chrono 500, Encorate Chrono 200
- Spironolactone · Aldosterone antagonist (potassium-sparing diuretic) · Aldactone, Spinotone-25, Spinotone-50
- Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine · Antimalarial (Antifolate) · Fansidar, Maloxine, Pyridox
T
- Tadalafil · PDE5 inhibitor · Cialis
- Tapentadol · Opioid analgesic with noradrenaline reuptake inhibition · Nucynta, Palexia
- Telmisartan · Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) · MeCure's Telmisartan 40 mg Tablets, MeCure's Telmisartan 80 mg Tablets, Avrosart Tablet
- Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir · NRTI + NRTI + INSTI combination · Tenolam-D, Acriptega
- Timolol (glaucoma eye drops) · Beta-blocker (topical, for glaucoma) · Timoptol, Nyolol, Ivytimol
- Tirzepatide · GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist (dual) · Mounjaro
- Tramadol · Opioid analgesic (centrally-acting) · AC-Tramadol, Alben Tramadol Hydrochloride, Admadol
- Tranexamic acid · Antifibrinolytic (haemostatic) · Cyklokapron
- Trihexyphenidyl · Anticholinergic antiparkinsonian agent · EGMP Benzhexol Tablets, Tekaxol Tablets, Oxazol-5 Tablet
V
- Vildagliptin · DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin) · Galvus, Galvus Met 50/500, Galvus Met 50/850
- Vitamin A · Fat-soluble vitamin (retinoid) · Krishat Vitamin A Capsules, Jesdol
- Vitamin B Complex · Water-soluble B-group vitamin combination · Neurobion, Neurobion Injection, Beplex Forte
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) · Water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant · Em-Vit-C, Mason Vitamin C, Nature's Field Vitamin C
Z
- Zinc Supplement · Essential mineral supplement · Zincovit, Nature's Field Zinc, Mason Zinc
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