Two Nigerians arrested for dealing in fake Vermox, Postinor 2 tablets

Two Nigerians have been arrested by the Accra Regional Police, for allegedly importing, distributing and selling fake Vermox and Postinor 2 tablets on the Ghanaian market, according to a report by myjoyonline.com.

The two, Nduka Ogbonna Fidelis and Vincent Emmanuel, reportedly smuggled the fake drugs into the country from Nigeria.

The report made reference to a press release from Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) , which reportedly cautioned "the public to note that the fake Vermox has a batch number of 9CL2400 with a manufacturing date of 09/2013 and expiry date of 08/2017".

"The general public, especially pharmacies, licensed chemical shops, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities are hereby cautioned against buying medicines from drug peddlers and other dubious sources.

"Medicines purchased from these sources are not only fake but are also transported and stored under improper conditions, which could result in their deterioration well before their stated expiry thus putting the health of consumers of such medicines at risk," the release concluded.

Vermox tablets are used for treatment of worm infestations, while Postinor 2 is an oral emergency contraceptive.