Firm introduces weight-loss herbs
A south African-based herbal pharmaceutical company Herbex has introduced its weight-loss herbal products to the Nigerian market.Its Managing Director Eddie Bisset said the products are expected to be distributed by an Ibadan-based pharmaceutical company Troy Health, following its approval by NAFDAC
Bisset and Managing Director Olatunde Bakare told reporters in Lagos that the products which are in forms of herbal tea tablets and syrups could manage obesity hypertension and stress especially among womenfolk.Bisset said the herbs are a product of orthodox and traditional medical practices adding that apart from distributing them through Trony Health, the parent company has planned to set up a factory in Nigeria in future.Bakare said the products, which are of good quality safe efficacious affordable and cost-effective would create awareness about healthy lifestyles among consumers.
Over herbal products are on the stable of Herbex since it started operations in South Africa years ago The products said Bisset are popular in Bostwana Namibia and Zimbabwe adding that they may reach their zenith in popularity in Africa following its introduction to the over million people in Nigeria. He emphasised that the core of the African market is Nigeria.He added Nigeria is a promising economy In days NAFDAC will give its verdict early next year and woull be concurrently be launched. Expected at the ceremony are pharmacists doctors chemists and retailers. In South Africa the brand is powerful and it will impact positively on the Nigerian consumers.
The Nigerian market is bigger than the South African market South Africa is more structured, but the Nigerian economy is more dynamic as a cash economy A lot of money is changing hands in Nigeria. The market is emerging stronger.Praising NAFDAC for its efficient services Bisset added NAFDAC is doing an efficient job. Its protecting the consumers and creating a barrier for the inflow of bad products
