Key takeaways

  • Folic acid 5mg is a steady, year-round mover — driven by antenatal care and the treatment of folate-deficiency anaemia.
  • It is inexpensive per tablet and usually dispensed in bulk, so distributors typically buy the bulk cup format.
  • Demand is reinforced by routine antenatal prescribing, making it a reliable low-cost line in a distributor portfolio.
  • Naira movement still drives input cost; treat any printed figure as indicative and confirm before ordering.

The short answer

Folic acid (vitamin B9) is one of the most consistently dispensed supplements in Nigeria — central to antenatal care and to treating folate-deficiency anaemia. "Folic acid price in Nigeria" is a common search from pharmacies, PPMVs and distributors planning stock. Here is current indicative wholesale guidance for Dizpharm folic acid 5mg, from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer in Delta State:

ProductFormatPer cartonIndicative price
Folic AcidFolic Acid B.P.Bulk Cup (1000 tablets)50 cupsper carton~₦1,000–₦1,500per cup
Indicative wholesale guidance as of June 2026 — ex-warehouse Ibusa, excluding VAT, minimum order one full carton per SKU. Naira pricing moves with the market; confirm today's exact carton price on WhatsApp before ordering.

These are indicative wholesale figures (ex-warehouse, before VAT and before retailer margin), not the over-the-counter price — read on for how the wholesale figure becomes the shelf price.

Wholesale vs retail: why the shelf price is higher

Like every medicine, folic acid passes through a margin chain on the way to the patient:

  • Manufacturer sells by the carton at trade pricing (the indicative figures above).
  • Distributor / wholesaler adds a margin and breaks bulk for retailers.
  • Pharmacy or PPMV adds the retail margin and sells to the public.

Because folic acid is cheap per tablet, the absolute naira margins are small — the business case rests on steady volume, not unit margin. We break this down in our guide to pharma trade margins in Nigeria.

Why folic acid sells steadily

Two sources of demand keep folic acid moving all year:

  • Antenatal care. Folic acid is routinely recommended before and during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural-tube defects, so antenatal clinics and pharmacies dispense it constantly.
  • Anaemia management. Folate-deficiency anaemia is common, and folic acid 5mg is a first-line supplement.

This makes it a dependable, low-cost staple — the kind of high-velocity essential that anchors a distributor's range. See the fastest-moving pharmaceutical products to distribute in Nigeria.

What drives the folic acid price

  • The naira. Active ingredient and packaging are largely imported, so the exchange rate is the main cost driver.
  • Format. The bulk 1,000-tablet cup is cheaper per tablet than retail monopacks, which is why dispensing outlets buy bulk.
  • Order volume. Trade pricing improves as cartons per order rise.
  • Region. Freight from the Ibusa, Delta State plant adds to landed cost with distance.

How to buy folic acid at manufacturer pricing

Buying direct from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer removes a layer of margin. Dizpharm manufactures folic acid 5mg at its plant in Ibusa, Delta State, with a one-carton minimum order and volume-tiered trade pricing. Because naira pricing shifts, the current carton price is confirmed on WhatsApp: see the folic acid wholesale page or apply to the distributor program. It pairs naturally with B-Complex as a vitamins range.

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Pricing pages and dealer locations connected to this guide.

Wholesale catalogue

Dizpharm Folic Acid

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Frequently asked questions

How much is folic acid in Nigeria?
Folic acid is inexpensive per tablet; the pack price depends on format (retail monopack vs bulk 1,000-tablet cup), order volume and the current naira rate. As indicative wholesale guidance from a manufacturer, a bulk cup is in the low thousands of naira ex-warehouse, before retailer margin. Confirm the current figure before ordering, as input costs track the exchange rate.
How much is a carton of folic acid from the manufacturer?
It depends on format and order volume and moves with the naira. Dizpharm quotes the current carton price on WhatsApp; minimum order is one carton and trade rates improve with volume.
Why is folic acid important in pregnancy?
Folic acid is routinely recommended before and during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural-tube defects in the developing baby, which is why antenatal clinics and pharmacies dispense it consistently. This guidance is general information, not medical advice — clinical use should follow a healthcare professional.
What strength of folic acid is most common in Nigeria?
Folic acid 5mg tablets are the most commonly dispensed strength for both antenatal supplementation and folate-deficiency anaemia, typically supplied in bulk cup format for dispensing outlets.

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