Medicine & medical supply shortage tracker
These medicines and medical supplies are frequently hard to find at Nigerian pharmacies and suppliers. If you need one, don't go shop to shop — start a search and we'll find it for you.
Insulin
Manages blood sugar in diabetes.
Augmentin (Co-amoxiclav)
Broad-spectrum antibiotic for bacterial infections.
Salbutamol Inhaler
Relieves asthma and breathing difficulty.
Hydroxyurea
Reduces sickle cell crises.
Carbamazepine
Controls seizures and nerve pain.
Levothyroxine
Replaces thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism.
Warfarin
Blood thinner that prevents clots.
Ceftriaxone
Injectable antibiotic for serious infections.
Methotrexate
Treats rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers.
Tamoxifen
Hormone therapy for breast cancer.
Foley Catheter
Drains urine from the bladder; sized in French (Fr) gauges.
Elastomeric Infusion Pump
Delivers a controlled dose of medicine over time, often for chemo or pain.
Oxygen / Face Mask
Delivers oxygen or nebulized medicine to a patient.
Nebulizer Machine
Turns liquid medicine into a mist for inhalation.
Colostomy Bag
Collects waste after stoma surgery; specific sizes/brands matter.
Tracheostomy Tube
Maintains an airway through the neck; sized by diameter.