# Anti-HIV/ARVs Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 44 HIV (antiretroviral) products across the 3 medicines in this guide, 10 of them with active registrations, from 14 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/anti-hiv-arvs/
- Drug guides in this category: 3
- Last updated: October 2026

HIV treatment in Nigeria has become quietly routine — one tablet, once a day, in most cases free through the national treatment programme. The standard combination is tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir (TLD), and on consistent treatment the virus becomes undetectable and untransmittable, a fact that has changed what an HIV diagnosis means. Around two million Nigerians are living with HIV; the ones who do well are simply the ones who stay on their medicine.

The drugs here are listed for information and continuity — anyone starting or switching ARVs should be doing so through a treatment centre, where the drugs are free and the lab monitoring is part of the package. What kills adherence is stigma and stockouts, not side effects; missed doses are the one thing this class of medicine does not forgive, because resistance closes doors permanently.

## HIV (antiretroviral) drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

Prices for HIV (antiretroviral) medicines in Nigeria vary by drug, brand, and pack size — see each medicine's page for its current price guide.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Lamivudine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/lamivudine/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Lopinavir/Ritonavir (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/lopinavir-ritonavir/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |

Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies, latest October 2026. Open-market prices are often lower.

## All HIV (antiretroviral) drug guides

- Lamivudine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/lamivudine/): Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/lopinavir-ritonavir/): HIV protease inhibitor, ritonavir-boosted (fixed-dose combination); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir/): NRTI + NRTI + INSTI combination; prescription only; WHO essential medicine

## Every registered brand, by medicine (October 2026 copy)

The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each HIV (antiretroviral) medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.

- Lamivudine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/lamivudine/brands/): 38 registrations
- Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir/brands/): 8 registrations
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/lopinavir-ritonavir/brands/): 6 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

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- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)
- How to Buy Medicines in Bulk in Nigeria (Safely) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/how-to-buy-medicines-in-bulk-nigeria/)
- How to Register with NAFDAC as a Drug Dealer in Nigeria (2026 Guide) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-registration-drug-dealers/)

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- Anti-Tuberculosis (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/anti-tuberculosis/)
- Antibiotics (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antibiotics/)

## FAQs

### What HIV (antiretroviral) medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 3 HIV (antiretroviral) medicines sold in Nigeria: Lamivudine, Lopinavir/Ritonavir, Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir. Each has a full guide covering NAFDAC-registered brands, typical prices, dosage, side effects, and how to verify the product you're buying is genuine.

### How much do HIV (antiretroviral) drugs cost in Nigeria?

Prices for HIV (antiretroviral) medicines in Nigeria vary by drug, brand, and pack size — see each medicine's page for its current price guide.

### How many HIV (antiretroviral) products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 44 HIV (antiretroviral) products matched to the medicines on this page, from 14 manufacturers — 10 currently listed as active in the Greenbook (listings can lag renewals). Each drug's "All brands" page lists every registered product with its NAFDAC number, and you can verify any number free with our NAFDAC Checker. Always confirm the number on the pack matches the registry before buying.

Verify any NAFDAC number free (no login): https://ogbogwu.com/nafdac-checker/