--- title: Folic Acid Price in Nigeria 2026 — Pack & Carton Wholesale Guide (5mg) url: "https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/folic-acid-price-nigeria" category: Price Guides published: 2026-06-04 updated: 2026-06-04 readTime: 5 min read description: Folic acid price in Nigeria 2026 — indicative wholesale pack and carton pricing for folic acid 5mg, why it sells steadily for pregnancy and anaemia, and how to buy direct from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer. source: Dizpharm Nigeria Limited --- # Folic Acid Price in Nigeria: A 2026 Pack and Carton Guide - **URL**: https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/folic-acid-price-nigeria - **Category**: Price Guides - **Published**: 2026-06-04 - **Read time**: 5 min read **Summary:** Folic acid price in Nigeria 2026 — indicative wholesale pack and carton pricing for folic acid 5mg, why it sells steadily for pregnancy and anaemia, and how to buy direct from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer. **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: | Product | Format | Per carton | Indicative price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Folic Acid](https://www.dizpharm.org/wholesale/folic-acid-5mg-wholesale) (Folic Acid B.P.) | Bulk Cup (1000 tablets) | 50 cups | ~₦1,000–₦1,500 / cup | *Indicative wholesale guidance as of June 2026 — ex-warehouse Ibusa, excluding VAT, minimum order one full carton per SKU. 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](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/pharma-trade-margins-nigeria-explained). ## 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](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/fastest-moving-pharmaceutical-products-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](https://www.dizpharm.org/wholesale/folic-acid-5mg-wholesale) or [apply to the distributor program](https://www.dizpharm.org/become-a-distributor). It pairs naturally with [B-Complex](https://www.dizpharm.org/wholesale/b-complex-vitamin-wholesale) as a vitamins range. ## FAQ **Q: 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. **Q: 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. **Q: 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. **Q: 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. ## Sources cited - [NAFDAC — National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control](https://nafdac.gov.ng/) - [WHO Model List of Essential Medicines](https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-MHP-HPS-EML-2023.02) --- *Source: Dizpharm Nigeria Limited — NAFDAC-certified pharmaceutical manufacturer since 1986. Canonical HTML at the URL above; this is the markdown variant for LLM ingestion. Linkable, citable, quotable with attribution.*