Nigerians in shock as pharmacy sells Hydroxychloroquine sulfate for 50,000 Naira after Nigerian-trained medical doctor claimed it treats Coronavirus

Nigerians have expressed their shock after a Twitter user shared a pack of Hydroxychloroquine sulfate and revealed that the drug was being sold at 50,000 Naira in a Port Harcourt Pharmacy.

The drug became highly sought after a Nigerian-trained US-based medical doctor claimed that she has used a combination of hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and Zithromax to treat over 350 Covid-19 patients and none of them died.

While her claim has been highly disputed, the demand for the drug has skyrocketed which has made it quite expensive.

There have been claims that a pharmacy in Port Harcourt is selling a packet of Hydroxychloroquine sulfate, containing 60 tablets, for 50,000 Naira and Nigerians, netizens are stunning over the development.

See some reactions below,