Family Planning Drugs in Nigeria
3 family planning medications available 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 July 2026, family planning medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦200–₦533,340 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 3 of the 3 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.
| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Oral Contraceptives | ₦200–₦3,000 | ~₦5,500 |
| Levonorgestrel (emergency contraception) | ₦1,700–₦3,500 | ~₦2,840 |
| Medroxyprogesterone acetate (injectable contraceptive) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | ~₦400,005 |
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
NAFDAC RegisteredCombined estrogen-progestogen oral contraceptive
Common brands: Microgynon, Lo-Femenal, Levofem
Forms: Tablet
Price: ~₦5,500 online
Levonorgestrel (emergency contraception)
NAFDAC RegisteredProgestogen (emergency contraceptive)
Common brands: Postinor-2, Postpill, Lydia Postpill
Forms: Tablet
Price: ~₦2,840 online
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (injectable contraceptive)
NAFDAC RegisteredProgestogen (long-acting contraceptive)
Common brands: Depo-Provera, Sayana Press, Depo-Provera (generic DMPA)
Forms: Injection
Price: ~₦400,005 online
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About family planning drugs in Nigeria
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.