# Antibiotics Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 1,703 antibiotic products across the 16 medicines in this guide, 819 of them with active registrations, from 463 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antibiotics/
- Drug guides in this category: 16
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/antibiotics/ — 819 active registrations from 304 companies

Antibiotics are bought in Nigeria the way painkillers are bought elsewhere — freely, frequently, and often without a prescription. Amoxicillin, Augmentin, ciprofloxacin, and metronidazole (Flagyl) move in enormous volumes through pharmacies and patent medicine stores, for everything from chest infections to typhoid to 'stomach upset'. That easy access cuts both ways: treatment is fast when you genuinely need it, but Nigeria now has some of the highest antibiotic resistance rates recorded anywhere, driven by incomplete doses and antibiotics taken for viral illnesses they cannot touch.

The practical rules are unglamorous but they work: match the drug to the infection (which usually means seeing a pharmacist or doctor rather than self-prescribing), finish the full course even after you feel better, and be suspicious of very cheap 'branded' antibiotics — Augmentin in particular is a known counterfeit target because of its price. Every antibiotic listed here links to its NAFDAC-registered brands so you can check what you are being sold.

## Antibiotic drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, antibiotic medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦700–₦23,230 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 9 of the 16 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/amoxicillin/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/augmentin/) | ₦4,040–₦19,360 | ~₦13,700 (tablets) |
| Ampicillin + Cloxacillin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ampicillin-cloxacillin/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Azithromycin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/azithromycin/) | ₦1,750–₦13,900 | ~₦3,800 |
| Cefixime (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cefixime/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Cefpodoxime (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cefpodoxime/) | ₦5,250–₦5,550 | ~₦5,400 |
| Ceftazidime (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ceftazidime/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Ceftriaxone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ceftriaxone/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Cefuroxime (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cefuroxime/) | ₦4,590–₦23,230 | ~₦5,225 (syrup) |
| Ciprofloxacin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ciprofloxacin/) | ₦2,500–₦10,625 | ~₦6,210 (tablets) |
| Co-trimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/co-trimoxazole/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Doxycycline (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/doxycycline/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Erythromycin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/erythromycin/) | ₦1,620–₦2,340 | ~₦1,630 |
| Gentamicin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/gentamicin/) | ₦700–₦2,250 | ~₦1,560 (cream) |
| Levofloxacin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/levofloxacin/) | ₦3,600–₦5,250 | ~₦4,100 |
| Metronidazole (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/metronidazole/) | ₦860–₦4,375 | ~₦2,645 (tablets) |

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 antibiotic drug guides

- Amoxicillin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/amoxicillin/): Beta-lactam antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/augmentin/): Beta-lactam antibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Ampicillin + Cloxacillin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ampicillin-cloxacillin/): Combination penicillin antibiotic; prescription only
- Azithromycin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/azithromycin/): Macrolide antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Cefixime (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cefixime/): Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic (oral); prescription only
- Cefpodoxime (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cefpodoxime/): Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic (oral); prescription only
- Ceftazidime (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ceftazidime/): Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic (anti-pseudomonal); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Ceftriaxone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ceftriaxone/): Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Cefuroxime (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cefuroxime/): Second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic; prescription only
- Ciprofloxacin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ciprofloxacin/): Fluoroquinolone antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Co-trimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/co-trimoxazole/): Sulfonamide-diaminopyrimidine combination antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Doxycycline (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/doxycycline/): Tetracycline antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Erythromycin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/erythromycin/): Macrolide antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Gentamicin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/gentamicin/): Aminoglycoside antibiotic; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Levofloxacin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/levofloxacin/): Fluoroquinolone antibiotic; prescription only
- Metronidazole (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/metronidazole/): Nitroimidazole antibiotic/antiprotozoal; over the counter; WHO essential medicine

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

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

- Amoxicillin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/amoxicillin/brands/): 341 registrations
- Amoxicillin-Clavulanate brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/augmentin/brands/): 248 registrations
- Ciprofloxacin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ciprofloxacin/brands/): 206 registrations
- Cefuroxime brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cefuroxime/brands/): 180 registrations
- Ceftriaxone brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ceftriaxone/brands/): 174 registrations
- Azithromycin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/azithromycin/brands/): 141 registrations
- Metronidazole brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/metronidazole/brands/): 115 registrations
- Cefixime brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/cefixime/brands/): 95 registrations
- Gentamicin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/gentamicin/brands/): 95 registrations
- Levofloxacin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/levofloxacin/brands/): 76 registrations
- Co-trimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/co-trimoxazole/brands/): 75 registrations
- Erythromycin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/erythromycin/brands/): 75 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

Conditions treated with antibiotic drugs:

- Diarrhoea (Running Stomach) (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/diarrhoea/)
- Peptic Ulcer & Persistent Heartburn (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/peptic-ulcer/)
- Typhoid Fever (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/typhoid-fever/)

Guides:

- How to Spot Fake Drugs in Nigeria: A Consumer's Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/how-to-spot-fake-drugs-nigeria/)
- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)
- How to Register with NAFDAC as a Drug Dealer in Nigeria (2026 Guide) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-registration-drug-dealers/)

From the blog:

- Why Drug Prices Vary So Much Across Nigeria (https://ogbogwu.com/blog/why-drug-prices-vary-nigeria/)

Related categories:

- Pain & Fever (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/pain-fever/)
- Digestive Health (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/digestive-health/)
- Antifungals (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antifungals/)

## FAQs

### What antibiotic medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 16 antibiotic medicines sold in Nigeria: Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, Ampicillin + Cloxacillin, Azithromycin, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime, Ciprofloxacin, Co-trimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim), Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Gentamicin, Levofloxacin, Metronidazole. 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 antibiotic drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, antibiotic medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦700–₦23,230 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 9 of the 16 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

### How many antibiotic products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 1,703 antibiotic products matched to the medicines on this page, from 463 manufacturers — 819 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/