# Antimalarials Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 700 antimalarial products across the 8 medicines in this guide, 449 of them with active registrations, from 318 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antimalarials/
- Drug guides in this category: 8
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/antimalarials/ — 449 active registrations from 234 companies

Malaria is still the illness Nigerians treat most often, and nearly every household has a routine for it — a favourite ACT brand, a pharmacy that stocks it, a price they expect to pay. The standard treatment today is an artemisinin combination: artemether-lumefantrine (Coartem, Lonart, Amatem) or dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (P-Alaxin), taken as a full three-day course. Chloroquine, the old faithful of the 1980s and 90s, lost the fight to resistance and is no longer recommended for treatment, though it still sells in open markets to people who remember it fondly.

Two things matter when buying an antimalarial in Nigeria. First, complete the course — a half-finished pack is how resistance starts, and it is why some people feel malaria 'came back' within a week. Second, verify the brand: antimalarials are among the most counterfeited medicines in the country, precisely because everyone buys them. Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (Fansidar) now has one main legitimate use — preventing malaria in pregnancy at antenatal clinics — and injectable artesunate is reserved for severe cases in hospital.

## Antimalarial drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, antimalarial medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦1,000–₦8,150 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 8 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Artemether (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artemether/) | ₦1,500–₦4,600 | ~₦3,050 |
| Artemether-Lumefantrine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artemether-lumefantrine/) | ₦1,000–₦8,150 | ~₦3,615 |
| Artesunate (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artesunate/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Artesunate-Amodiaquine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artesunate-amodiaquine/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Chloroquine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chloroquine/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Hydroxychloroquine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/hydroxychloroquine/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine/) | 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 antimalarial drug guides

- Artemether (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artemether/): Antimalarial (Artemisinin); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Artemether-Lumefantrine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artemether-lumefantrine/): Antimalarial (Artemisinin combination); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Artesunate (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artesunate/): Antimalarial (Artemisinin); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Artesunate-Amodiaquine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artesunate-amodiaquine/): Antimalarial (Artemisinin combination); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Chloroquine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chloroquine/): Antimalarial (Aminoquinoline); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine/): Antimalarial (Artemisinin combination); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Hydroxychloroquine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/hydroxychloroquine/): 4-aminoquinoline antimalarial and immunomodulator; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine/): Antimalarial (Antifolate); over the counter; WHO essential medicine

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

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

- Artemether brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artemether/brands/): 502 registrations
- Artemether-Lumefantrine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artemether-lumefantrine/brands/): 443 registrations
- Artesunate brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artesunate/brands/): 96 registrations
- Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine/brands/): 49 registrations
- Chloroquine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/chloroquine/brands/): 31 registrations
- Artesunate-Amodiaquine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/artesunate-amodiaquine/brands/): 23 registrations
- Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine/brands/): 22 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

Conditions treated with antimalarial drugs:

- Malaria (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/malaria/)

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/)

Related categories:

- Pain & Fever (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/pain-fever/)
- Antibiotics (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antibiotics/)
- Vitamins & Supplements (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/vitamins-supplements/)

## FAQs

### What antimalarial medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 8 antimalarial medicines sold in Nigeria: Artemether, Artemether-Lumefantrine, Artesunate, Artesunate-Amodiaquine, Chloroquine, Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine, Hydroxychloroquine, Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine. 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 antimalarial drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, antimalarial medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦1,000–₦8,150 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 8 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

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

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 700 antimalarial products matched to the medicines on this page, from 318 manufacturers — 449 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/