--- title: "Metronidazole Price in Nigeria (Flagyl, Caregyl, Ricogyl): 2026 Pack & Carton Guide" url: "https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/metronidazole-price-nigeria" category: Price Guides published: 2026-06-03 updated: 2026-06-03 readTime: 6 min read description: Metronidazole price in Nigeria 2026 — indicative wholesale pack and carton pricing for metronidazole 200mg/400mg, Flagyl vs generic (Caregyl, Ricogyl), and how to buy direct from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer. source: Dizpharm Nigeria Limited --- # Metronidazole Price in Nigeria: 2026 Pack and Carton Guide - **URL**: https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/metronidazole-price-nigeria - **Category**: Price Guides - **Published**: 2026-06-03 - **Read time**: 6 min read **Summary:** Metronidazole price in Nigeria 2026 — indicative wholesale pack and carton pricing for metronidazole 200mg/400mg, Flagyl vs generic (Caregyl, Ricogyl), and how to buy direct from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer. **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: | Product | Format | Per carton | Indicative price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Caregyl](https://www.dizpharm.org/wholesale/caregyl-metronidazole-400mg-wholesale) (Metronidazole B.P. 200mg) | Retail Monopack (10×10) | 100 monopacks | ~₦550–₦700 / monopack | | [Caregyl](https://www.dizpharm.org/wholesale/caregyl-metronidazole-400mg-wholesale) (Metronidazole B.P. 200mg) | Bulk Cup (1000 tablets) | 24 cups | ~₦5,500–₦7,000 / 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 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](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/generic-vs-branded-pharmaceuticals-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](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/antibiotic-distribution-rules-nigeria-prescription-amr) and the [PCN premises licence](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/pcn-premises-licence-walkthrough-nigeria) 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](https://www.dizpharm.org/wholesale/caregyl-metronidazole-400mg-wholesale) or [apply to the distributor program](https://www.dizpharm.org/become-a-distributor). ## FAQ **Q: 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. **Q: 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. **Q: 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. **Q: 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. ## Sources cited - [NAFDAC — National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control](https://nafdac.gov.ng/) - [Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)](https://pcn.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.*