The Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos (ANARME) has seized unregistered pharmaceutical products from supermarkets and convenience stores in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province.
The multi-sectoral operation on 7 November 2026 confiscated products being sold illegally in general retail establishments, including creams, sexual stimulants, anabolic steroids, nasal sprays and balms. The active pharmaceutical ingredients identified were hydrocortisone, clotrimazole, dexamethasone, ibuprofen, diclofenac, menthol, methyl salicylate, hydroquinone and citric acid.
ANARME’s Regional Northern Delegation coordinated the enforcement action with the Procuradoria-Geral da República (PGR), the Polícia da República de Moçambique (PRM) and the Inspecção Geral das Actividades Económicas (IGSAE). The operation aimed to discourage illegal sale of unauthorised pharmaceutical products in general commerce and to verify medicines circulating in the informal market to ensure safe use.
ANARME did not name the specific products or brands seized, the manufacturers or suppliers involved, the quantities confiscated, or whether any enforcement actions were taken against the retailers.
Source: Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos (ANARME), news release, 9 November 2026: https://anarme.gov.mz/anarme-apreende-produtos-farmaceuticos-nao-autorizados-em-pemba/
