As part of efforts to enforce the objectives of the new National Drug Distribution Guidelines that medicines remain safe, effective and of good quality as they transit from one level of the distribution chain to another until they finally get to the patients and other end users, the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has arrested six illegal medicine dealers in Abia state for breaking seals.
The PCN in a statement signed by Head Corporate Communications, Stephen Esumobi, said it has stepped up enforcement activities across the country. Esumobi said: “When the enforcement team visited Abia state, some illegal premises were sealed off while investigations continued to ascertain the status of owners, scope of illegal activities in those premises and their collaborators.
“As a result of this intervention, some premises upgraded their facilities to meet conditions for storage of medicines while others have employed pharmacists to supervise pharmaceutical activities. However,…
