Soaring Drug Prices in Benin City Drive Residents to Native Remedies

Residents of Benin City say rising drug prices have made prescribed medicines unaffordable. Many now skip doses, buy incomplete treatments, or turn to native herbal remedies. A mother at Best Care Pharmacy spent N7,000 on drugs when she had only N4,000 for both food and healthcare. She chose to feed her children over completing her treatment. A pharmacist warns that skipping tests and reducing dosages can worsen health. She calls for government subsidies on essential medicines and stronger public health support. Healthcare workers note that many Nigerians now see proper medical care as a luxury. They urge authorities to act before the situation turns into a larger health crisis.

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