*This is a submission for the GitHub Finish-Up-A-Thon Challenge
What I Built
PharmVerify NG is an AI-powered drug authenticity and alternatives checker built specifically for Nigerian patients. It lets you search any Nigerian drug name and get back real, structured information — NAFDAC registration numbers, manufacturer details, verified generic alternatives, and direct NAFDAC verification links — all powered by the Claude AI API.
This project started as part of my participation in the Qubators AI Foundry Cohort 01 — a 30-day fellowship where fellows are expected to ship a real, working AI product from scratch, with equity terms and a signed MOU. No pressure, right?
The idea came from a real frustration I've watched people around me experience: buying medication in Nigeria without any easy way to verify if it's genuine, check the NAFDAC number, or know if a cheaper generic alternative exists. Fake and substandard drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria — and most patients have no accessible tool to protect themselves.
