A new Covid drug, Molnupiravir approved by FDA

Molnupiravir

In a new breakthrough, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of a new COVID-19 antiviral drug, Molnupiravir. A second anti-viral treatment is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. The drug, Molnupiravir, works by disrupting the way the virus copies the genetic materials. The FDA insists the medication should only … Read more

New Hazard Allowances for Medical Workers in Nigeria Approved – NSIWC

Hazard Allowances for Medical Workers

In a new circular released on 22nd December 2021, the Federal Government has approved hazard allowances for medical workers in Nigeria through the NSIWC. The National Salaries, Incomes & Wages Commission (NSIWC) noted that this step was taken after a series of meetings and negotiations between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Union of … Read more

Full List of Pharmaceutical Companies in Niger Delta, Nigeria

pharmaceutical companies in niger delta

There are a good number of pharmaceutical companies in Niger Delta region of the country. Edo State is the state with the highest number of pharmaceutical companies in the region. There is currently no pharmaceutical manufacturing company in two states – Bayelsa and Cross River State. Though there is hope that the ongoing project for … Read more

Full List of Pharmaceutical Companies in Nigeria Stock Exchange

Pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria stock exchange

Listing in the stock exchange can be favorable for a company. There are some pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria stock exchange listing (NGX Group). Listing involves company shares being offered on the list, or board of stocks to be traded officially in the stock exchange. Listing in the stock exchange allows a company’s shares to be … Read more

How to apply for TMU (Taiwan) International Master Degree Programme (Pharmacy Students)

Taiwan International Master Degree Programme

Taipei Medical University is offering the opportunities for international students to partake in Master Degree (M.Sc) in many medical courses such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology. The Master Degree programme, which is scheduled to start in late 2022 has already opened the application process. The pharmacy programme has three specialities: … Read more

All the PCN Approved Hospitals for Pharmacy Internship programme

hospitals for pharmacy internship

The pharmacy internship programme is compulsory one-year training for all pharmacists in the country. All graduates of accredited pharmacy schools in Nigeria, as well as all foreign pharmacy graduates, are mandated to go through this training before they are licensed. There are many institutions that the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria has given the approval to … Read more

Full List of Pharmaceutical Companies in South-East Nigeria

Pharmaceutical Companies in South-East Nigeria

There are many pharmaceutical companies in South-East Nigeria. Most of the companies have their location in Enugu, Anambra, but we also have a good number of pharmaceutical companies in Imo, and Abia State too. We will list all the pharmaceutical companies in the South East with their contact details READ ALSO: Full list of Pharmaceutical … Read more

Full List of Pharmaceutical Companies in Lagos and South West Nigeria

Pharmaceutical Companies in Lagos

There are many pharmaceutical industries in Nigeria. Some of these firms are involved in the local manufacturing of medicines, while some of them import the finished products and package them. It should be noted that Lagos is the home to most pharmaceutical industries in Nigeria. Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Nigeria produce mostly generic medications rather, with … Read more

Important Bitter Kola Health Benefits, Side Effects

bitter kola health benefits

There are numerous bitter kola health benefits, especially the seed. Garcinia kola has been consumed for years in Africa for various purposes. This plant, called the “wonder plant” has various economic and health benefits. Though bitter kola has leaves, bark and other morphological parts, the seed is the most used part due to its higher … Read more

How to Study Pharmacy in Benin Republic

Pharmacy in Benin Republic

With so much competition for admission into indigenous federal, state and private universities, many Nigerians go to study in Pharmacy in Benin Republic and other African countries. This is because the admission process is relatively quick, and the duration of education is generally shorter. There is also a relatively stable power supply. The school calendar … Read more