# Vitamins & Supplements Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 327 vitamin and supplement products across the 9 medicines in this guide, 173 of them with active registrations, from 146 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/vitamins-supplements/
- Drug guides in this category: 9
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/vitamins-supplements/ — 173 active registrations from 85 companies

Every Nigerian pharmacy gives its best shelf space to vitamins — blood tonics, multivitamins, vitamin C, B-complex, folic acid, zinc. Some of this is real medicine: folic acid before and during pregnancy prevents birth defects, iron treats the anaemia that is common in menstruating women and children, and zinc with ORS is part of the standard treatment for childhood diarrhoea. Some of it is habit and marketing, bought to feel responsible rather than to fix a diagnosed deficiency.

Supplements here are inexpensive and largely safe, with two caveats. Iron overdose is a real danger to small children who mistake tablets for sweets, and 'blood tonic' does not fix an anaemia whose cause — worms, heavy periods, ulcers — has never been looked at. If tiredness or paleness keeps returning, the tonic aisle is the wrong first stop; a simple blood test is.

## Vitamin and supplement drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, vitamin and supplement medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦1,100–₦68,700 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 7 of the 9 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium + Vitamin D (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/calcium-vitamin-d/) | ₦7,990–₦43,750 | ~₦20,835 (tablets) |
| Ferrous Fumarate (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ferrous-fumarate/) | ₦3,050–₦7,500 | ~₦6,100 (tablets) |
| Ferrous Sulfate (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ferrous-sulfate/) | ₦5,000–₦20,625 | ~₦5,750 (a pack of 28–30) |
| Folic Acid (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/folic-acid/) | ₦1,100–₦1,125 | ~₦1,100 (syrup) |
| Multivitamin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/multivitamin/) | ₦15,550–₦68,700 | ~₦46,280 (tablets) |
| Vitamin A (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-a/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Vitamin B Complex (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-b-complex/) | ₦1,250–₦4,500 | ~₦2,250 (syrup) |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-c/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Zinc Supplement (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/zinc/) | ₦15,400–₦30,000 | ~₦19,720 |

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 vitamin and supplement drug guides

- Calcium + Vitamin D (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/calcium-vitamin-d/): Mineral supplement with fat-soluble vitamin; over the counter
- Ferrous Fumarate (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ferrous-fumarate/): Iron supplement (haematinic); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Ferrous Sulfate (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ferrous-sulfate/): Iron supplement (haematinic); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Folic Acid (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/folic-acid/): Water-soluble B vitamin (folate); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Multivitamin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/multivitamin/): Combination vitamin and mineral supplement; over the counter
- Vitamin A (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-a/): Fat-soluble vitamin (retinoid); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Vitamin B Complex (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-b-complex/): Water-soluble B-group vitamin combination; over the counter
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-c/): Water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant; over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Zinc Supplement (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/zinc/): Essential mineral supplement; over the counter; WHO essential medicine

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

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

- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-c/brands/): 110 registrations
- Folic Acid brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/folic-acid/brands/): 92 registrations
- Zinc Supplement brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/zinc/brands/): 87 registrations
- Ferrous Fumarate brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ferrous-fumarate/brands/): 30 registrations
- Ferrous Sulfate brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ferrous-sulfate/brands/): 30 registrations
- Vitamin B Complex brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-b-complex/brands/): 24 registrations
- Calcium + Vitamin D brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/calcium-vitamin-d/brands/): 19 registrations
- Vitamin A brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/vitamin-a/brands/): 17 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

Conditions treated with vitamin and supplement drugs:

- Anaemia (Shortage of Blood) (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/anaemia/)
- Diarrhoea (Running Stomach) (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/diarrhoea/)
- Intestinal Worms (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/intestinal-worms/)

Guides:

- 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/)

Related categories:

- Antiparasitics (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antiparasitics/)
- Digestive Health (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/digestive-health/)

## FAQs

### What vitamin and supplement medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 9 vitamin and supplement medicines sold in Nigeria: Calcium + Vitamin D, Ferrous Fumarate, Ferrous Sulfate, Folic Acid, Multivitamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc Supplement. 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 vitamin and supplement drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, vitamin and supplement medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦1,100–₦68,700 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 7 of the 9 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

### How many vitamin and supplement products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 327 vitamin and supplement products matched to the medicines on this page, from 146 manufacturers — 173 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/