Asthmatic APC member decries the rising cost of inhalers and other drugs in Nigeria

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An asthmatic APC member has decried the rising cost of inhalers and other drugs in Nigeria. The member, Sulaimon Olamide, said that the increasing prices of essential medications are making it difficult for people with asthma to afford their treatment.

He said Nigeria Government should come to their rescue as the prices of drugs for asthmatic patients had increase overtime.

He also urged the Nigeria Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recalled drug producing company GSK back to Nigeria.

Watch his Video here

Gistcore media had earlier reported that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) had announced their exit from the country citing various difficulties of running their business in Nigeria.

GlaxoSmithKline was incorporated in Nigeria in June 1971 and commenced business the following year.

The multinational pharmaceutical company, initially known as Beecham at its incorporation, is well-known for products like Panadol, Ribena, Lucozade, Macleans, and Andrews Liver Salt, among other products.

However, Here are some of the reactions of Nigeria to the video Via X formerly known as Twitter:

Daniel Regha: The man is seriously hurt, but he has every right to be; The price hike is outrageous. How much is minimum wage? Inhalers aren’t something that should be expensive, govt needs to step in & do something (like subsidizing inhaler products) so consumers/users can afford ’em.

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