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Lagos pharmacists urge digital innovation for better healthcare

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, has emphasised the need for continuous education and digital innovation to strengthen healthcare delivery. The community pharmacists also seek to expand their roles beyond traditional drug dispensing. Vanguard reported that this formed the focus of discussions at the 2026 Continuing Education Conference of the Association […]

How open drug market threatens pharma sector – Expert
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PCN seals 498 Lagos pharmacies, illegal shops over violation

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 498 pharmaceutical premises across Lagos State for violating regulations governing pharmacy practice and the handling of medicines in the country. The Head of Enforcement for the PCN, Dr. Suleiman Chiroma, who briefed journalists on Thursday at the Council’s zonal office in Yaba, Lagos, confirmed that the affected premises […]

Pharmaceutical companies support local production with N600bn intervention fund
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Pharmaceutical companies support local production with N600bn intervention fund

A N600 billion Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Development Fund, with a five percent interest rate for a minimum seven to ten-year duration, is being proposed by the Federation of Nigerian Pharmaceutical Industry Associations. During a forum organised by FeNPIA in honour of Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the group made the […]