Family Planning Drugs in Nigeria
In-depth guides to 3 of the most-used family planning medications in Nigeria. Each drug page lists NAFDAC-registered brands, current prices, dosage information, side effects, and where to buy.
Contraception in Nigeria is quietly ubiquitous: combined pills like Microgynon and Levofem sell steadily in every pharmacy, Postinor-2 is the emergency option most young women know by name, and injectable medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) suits women who prefer a private, once-in-three-months method. Public clinics often provide these free or nearly free; pharmacies charge more but ask fewer questions.
The biggest misunderstanding in this category is using Postinor as a routine method — it is a backup, less effective than regular contraception and harder on the cycle when used often. The regular pill, taken correctly, is far more reliable. And no hormonal method protects against infection; condoms remain the only contraceptive that does both jobs.
Family planning drug prices in Nigeria
As of September 2026, family planning medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦1,450–₦5,500 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 3 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.
- Combined Oral ContraceptivesTypical: ₦1,600–₦5,500 · Online: ~₦3,550
- Levonorgestrel (emergency contraception)Typical: ₦1,450–₦3,500 · Online: ~₦2,775
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate (injectable contraceptive)Typical: Price varies — check with a pharmacy
Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies and refreshed monthly. Open-market prices are often lower.
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Combined Oral Contraceptives
Combined estrogen-progestogen oral contraceptive
Common brands: Microgynon, Lo-Femenal, Levofem
Forms: Tablet
Price: ~₦3,550 online
Levonorgestrel (emergency contraception)
Progestogen (emergency contraceptive)
Common brands: Postinor-2, Postpill, Lydia Postpill
Forms: Tablet
Price: ~₦2,775 online
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (injectable contraceptive)
Progestogen (long-acting contraceptive)
Common brands: Depo-Provera, Sayana Press
Forms: Injection
Price: Price varies — check with a pharmacy
Every registered brand, by medicine
The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each family planning medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.
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All brand information on this page is cross-referenced with the NAFDAC Greenbook (Nigeria's official registered products database). Pricing reflects typical retail ranges in Nigerian pharmacies and is updated regularly. This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice — always consult a qualified pharmacist or doctor.
Daily puzzle: Meddle — pair five brands with their medicines. New game at midnight.