Key takeaways

  • Metronidazole is one of the fastest-moving antibiotics in Nigerian markets, especially in the South-East and North.
  • Branded Flagyl sits at a premium; NAFDAC-registered generics like Caregyl and Ricogyl deliver the same active ingredient for less.
  • Note: metronidazole is a prescription-class antibiotic — distribution should follow PCN rules.
  • Naira volatility means any quoted price is indicative; confirm the current figure before ordering.

The short answer

Metronidazole — sold under the original brand Flagyl and as generics such as Caregyl and Ricogyl — is a high-demand antibiotic and anti-protozoal in Nigeria. "How much is metronidazole 400mg in Nigeria" is among the most common drug-price searches. Here is current indicative wholesale guidance for Caregyl (Dizpharm's NAFDAC-registered metronidazole) in 200mg:

ProductFormatPer cartonIndicative price
CaregylMetronidazole B.P. 200mgRetail Monopack (10×10)100 monopacksper carton~₦550–₦700per monopack
CaregylMetronidazole B.P. 200mgBulk Cup (1000 tablets)24 cupsper carton~₦5,500–₦7,000per 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 retailer margin) — the over-the-counter price is higher. The 400mg strength and other formats are quoted on request.

Branded vs generic: Flagyl, Caregyl, Ricogyl

All three contain the same active ingredient — metronidazole B.P. The difference is the brand and the price:

  • Flagyl — the original innovator brand, sold at a premium.
  • Caregyl — Dizpharm's NAFDAC-registered generic, manufactured in Delta State.
  • Ricogyl and other generics — competing NAFDAC-registered brands.

For a distributor or pharmacy, a quality NAFDAC-registered generic delivers the same clinical result at a price point that moves faster in price-sensitive markets. See generic vs branded pharmaceuticals in Nigeria for when each makes sense.

What drives the metronidazole price

  • The naira — imported API and packaging make the exchange rate the dominant cost driver.
  • Strength and format — 400mg tablets, 200mg tablets and suspensions price differently; bulk cups are cheaper per tablet than retail monopacks.
  • Order volume — trade pricing improves as cartons per order rise.
  • Region — freight from the Ibusa plant adds to landed cost with distance.

A regulatory note for distributors

Metronidazole is a prescription-class antibiotic. If you intend to wholesale it, you should operate within Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) rules — typically a PCN-licensed premises with a superintendent pharmacist. Our guides on antibiotic distribution rules and the PCN premises licence walk through what this means in practice.

How to buy metronidazole at manufacturer pricing

Dizpharm manufactures Caregyl (metronidazole) at its NAFDAC-certified plant in Ibusa, Delta State, supplying distributors and pharmacies nationwide with a one-carton minimum order and volume-tiered trade pricing. Because naira pricing shifts, the current carton price is quoted on WhatsApp. See the Caregyl wholesale page or apply to the distributor program.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is metronidazole 400mg in Nigeria?
The price varies by brand (Flagyl vs generics like Caregyl), format and the current naira rate. As indicative wholesale guidance, generic metronidazole from a manufacturer is in the low hundreds to low thousands of naira per pack ex-warehouse depending on format, before retailer margin. Confirm the current figure, as antibiotic prices move with the exchange rate.
Is Caregyl the same as Flagyl?
Both contain the same active ingredient, metronidazole B.P. Flagyl is the original branded version; Caregyl is a NAFDAC-registered generic manufactured by Dizpharm in Nigeria, offering the same active ingredient at a lower price point.
How much is a carton of metronidazole from the manufacturer?
It depends on strength (200mg or 400mg), format (retail monopack vs bulk cup) and order volume, and it moves with the naira. Dizpharm quotes the current carton price on WhatsApp; minimum order is one carton and trade rates improve with volume.
Can I wholesale metronidazole in Nigeria?
Yes, but metronidazole is a prescription-class antibiotic, so wholesaling it generally requires operating within PCN rules — typically a PCN-licensed premises with a superintendent pharmacist. See our antibiotic distribution rules guide for detail.

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