The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria has tried to simplify its method of payment. They have introduced PCN Remita payment to ease the stress on pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others who want to pay for various services on the PCN platform. Before now, you have to go to the physical office of the Pharmacists Council of … Read more
Online pharmacy or internet pharmacy is the practice of dispensing medical prescriptions through the internet. The order is sent to the patient through an online web portal, mails, door-to-door delivery services, and shipping services. The doctor prescribes the drugs, the patient will have to submit the prescription to an online pharmacy through their portal. The … Read more
The ACPN (Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria) was initially called the Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists (NAGPP). It is the first technical body of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and was formed in Kaduna in 1981. Technical arms of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria are: Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) National Association … Read more
A new president of the organization has been confirmed in the person of Prof. Cyril Usifoh. He defeated Dr. Lolu Ojo, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko and Dr. Daniel Orumwense to emerge the winner. He pooled 855 votes ahead of the second placed candidate, Dr. Lolu Ojo, who pooled 552 votes. The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria concluded … Read more
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, the body responsible for the welfare of pharmacists in the country is organizing the annual PSN National Conference. The program is scheduled to hold from the 1st day of November to the fifth day of November in PortHarcourt, Rivers State. This is the 94th annual conference of the association since … Read more
Every prospective corp member in Nigeria should already know about the mandatory NYSC Covid-19 testing done at all the 37 orientation camps in Nigeria. This is due to the Federal Government’s effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nigeria has recorded over 200,000 infections, with 2896 deaths, according to NCDC. Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, … Read more
Scientist report has proved that people with migraine are less likely to get type 2 diabetes and vice versa. Studies showed that the peptides responsible for migraine pain can also stimulate the production of insulin in mice. The peptides do this by regulating the amount of insulin secretion or increasing the pancreatic cells that produce … Read more
The FDA has warned against the use of the veterinary drug Ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment. Ivermectin for the suppressive treatment of onchocerciasis (river blindness), intestinal strongyloidiasis, filariasis, scabies, guinea worm disease in children and adults. There are also topical formulations of this drug meant to treat skin conditions like head lice and rosacea, a skin … Read more
A superintendent pharmacist is a fully registered and licensed pharmacist. He must have a minimum qualification of B. Pharm or D. Pharm from a PCN (Pharmacists Council of Nigeria)-recognized institution. He should have completed his NYSC (National Youth Service Scheme). A pharmacy premises in Nigeria can only be registered by a superintendent pharmacist (minimum qualification). … Read more
Here are the updated pharmacy jobs in Nigeria you can choose from. 1. Medical Sales Representative Needed at Excel Charis Pharmaceutical Chemical Limited Excel Pharmaceutical Ltd in Lagos imports, sells and distributes OTC drugs, prescription drugs, and oncology drugs. They are currently looking for a full-time sales representative to join their team. The candidate must … Read more
