The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut no fewer than 751 medicine stores in Gombe State open drug market. This is coming on the heels of the regulatory body's decision to curtail the operations of patent medicine vendors whose activities are not in compliance with the laws guiding the practice. Prior to the closure […] The post PCN Clamps Down on 751 Medicine Shops in Gombe appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

  Towards changing the narrative about cervical cancer in Nigeria, which is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among female and third most common cancer in the country, the Chess Project, in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, (NIMR); APin Public Health Initiatives; University College Hospital, Ibadan and Emory University, USA, have […] The post Cervical Cancer Prevention: NIMR, Chess, Others Empower 15 Facilities appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

    A malaria expert, Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu, has cautioned the public against spreading misinformation about the malaria vaccine, saying it is safe and a huge boost to the global malaria eradication efforts. Mokuolu, special adviser to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare on Malaria, gave the warning in an interview in Lagos. […] The post Beware of Misinformation on Malaria Vaccine, Experts Warn appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

As the world commemorates World Malaria Day 2024, with the theme, “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, Bond Chemical Industries Limited, has called for accelerated efforts to eradicate the scourge. The pharmaceutical giant made the call on Thursday, 25 April, a day recognised by the […] The post World Malaria Day 2024: Bond Harps on Accelerated Efforts appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

…As Atueyi, Ajanaku Bag Awards As part of the strategic moves towards achieving excellence in pharmaceutical practice, stakeholders including the Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Oyo State, Pharm. (Col) Victor Ajanaku (Rtd), Dr Akinniyi Aje, lecturer, department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, University of Ibadan, and Dr Kayode Ogunsesan, deputy director, […] The post Oyo PSN, Don, Others Task UI Pharmacy Students on Paradigm Shift appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

Shalina Healthcare Limited, a leading Afro-focused multinational company, has vowed to continue to ensure that Nigerians and the global community have access to quality medicines while reiterating its commitment to the delivery of quality healthcare in Africa. Arun Raj, the chief commercial officer, West Africa of the company, pledged in his opening remarks at the […] The post Shalina Marks 40 Years of Providing Quality Medicines in Africa appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

    The Federal Government of Nigeria is keen to pursue digital transformation in the healthcare sector. Still, we recommend the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR) over Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. The distinction between EMR and EHR lies in the scope and functionality of each system. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) primarily focus on […] The post Digital Transformation of Health appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

A Kwara High Court has upheld the disputed 2023 election of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Kwara Branch. In his Judgement, Justice M. Abdulgafar, said the election that returned Mrs Munirat Bello as the Chairman of the State Executive Council was conducted according to the guidelines of the association. The judge, therefore, […] The post Court upholds Kwara ACPN Election, Affirms Bello as Elected Chairman appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

  Foremost retailer of rare medications in Nigeria, Alpha Pharmacy, will on 4 May, 2024, receive the “Independent Newspapers Retail Pharmacy of the Year Award 2023.” This was disclosed during a visit to the corporate headquarters of the pharmaceutical company by a delegation from Daily Independent Newspapers, comprising the Editor, Mr Don Okere; the Managing […] The post Alpha to Receive Independent Newspapers Retail Pharmacy Award appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more

Voting for the sixth edition of the Pharmanews PANSite of the Year Award, an online poll created to recognise Pharmacy students, who have distinguished themselves in public healthcare activities as well as community/social development, has commenced. Winners from the five previous editions are Yusuf Hassan Wada, a 21-year– old Pharmacy student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, […] The post Who would you Vote as PANSite of the Year 2024? appeared first on Pharmanewsonline ..read more