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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has suggested that the removal of the customs duties on imported drugs has not reflected in the prices of medical supplies.<\/p>\n

Sani said even with the policy, there has not been a drop in prices of drugs at the pharmaceutical shops despite President Bola Tinubu signing an executive order to suspend import duties.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe removal of the customs duties on imported drugs has not resulted to a drop in prices of drugs at the pharmaceutical shops,\u201d the ex-lawmaker posted on X on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Tinubu in June signed an executive order to suspend import duties and value-added tax on essential medical supplies imported into the country.<\/p>\n

This was aimed at easing the high cost of locally producing pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices such as needles and syringes, among others.<\/p>\n

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, who announced the development said: \u201cThe order is pivotal to the success of the Initiative for Unlocking the Health Care Value Chain which was approved in October 2023 by the President.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe order introduces zero tariffs, excise duties and VAT on specified machinery, equipment and raw materials, aiming to reduce production costs and enhance our local manufacturers\u2019 competitiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has suggested that the removal of the customs duties on imported drugs has not reflected in the prices of medical supplies. 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