# Reproductive Health Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 41 reproductive health products across the 4 medicines in this guide, 24 of them with active registrations, from 31 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/reproductive-health/
- Drug guides in this category: 4
- Last updated: October 2026

This category holds some of the most quietly consequential medicines in Nigeria. Tranexamic acid reduces heavy menstrual bleeding and — given quickly after childbirth — saves mothers from postpartum haemorrhage, still a leading cause of maternal death here. Misoprostol protects stomachs from painkiller damage and holds a critical place in obstetric care, which is also why its sale is sensitive and its counterfeits dangerous.

Heavy periods that soak through protection hourly, or bleeding that returns after childbirth, are medical problems with real treatments — not endurance tests. And tranexamic acid's fashionable second life as a skin-lightening agent, taken daily for months off social-media advice, misuses a blood-clotting drug in exactly the population (women on hormonal contraception) where clot risk stacks. For bleeding, under guidance: excellent. As a beauty routine: no.

## Reproductive health drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

Prices for reproductive health 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mifepristone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/mifepristone/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Misoprostol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/misoprostol/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Norethisterone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/norethisterone/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Tranexamic acid (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tranexamic-acid/) | 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 reproductive health drug guides

- Mifepristone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/mifepristone/): Progesterone receptor antagonist (antiprogestogen); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Misoprostol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/misoprostol/): Prostaglandin E1 analogue; prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Norethisterone (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/norethisterone/): Synthetic progestogen (19-nortestosterone derivative); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Tranexamic acid (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tranexamic-acid/): Antifibrinolytic (haemostatic); prescription only; WHO essential medicine

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

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

- Misoprostol brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/misoprostol/brands/): 28 registrations
- Tranexamic acid brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tranexamic-acid/brands/): 10 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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- Family Planning (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/family-planning/)
- Vitamins & Supplements (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/vitamins-supplements/)

## FAQs

### What reproductive health medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 4 reproductive health medicines sold in Nigeria: Mifepristone, Misoprostol, Norethisterone, Tranexamic acid. 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 reproductive health drugs cost in Nigeria?

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

### How many reproductive health products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 41 reproductive health products matched to the medicines on this page, from 31 manufacturers — 24 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/