Pharmacy Topics

The new list of Pharmacy Technician Schools in Nigeria (PCN accredited)

The Pharmacist Technician education is a three-year Programme in Nigeria. Candidates seeking admission into pharmacy technician schools in Nigeria must have passed their secondary education certificate examination. Accepted results are Senior Secondary Certificate, GCE, NABTEB, or West African Examination Council (WAEC) certificate with at least five credits in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology (maximum … Read more

PCN releases October PEP exam results

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The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria has finally released the October PEP exam results. This edition of the exam was written on 23rd October 2021. Nine centers across the six geopolitical zones of the country were used. The PEP exam is the Pre-registration examination for Pharmacists. The exams were started in 2018 by the PCN, for … Read more

How to make PCN remita payment (PCN License renewal)

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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

How good is the Online Pharmacy practice?

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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 organization of ACPN (Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria)

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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: They hold their annual conference yearly, with this year’s … Read more

Garden City 2021: Full program of the PSN National Conference

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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

What Corp members should know about NYSC Covid-19 testing

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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

How To Differentiate Between A Superintendent Pharmacist And A Pharmacy Director

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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

New Pharmacy Jobs in Nigeria as of Monday 23 August 2021

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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

Important information about the PEP Exam (Pre-Registration Examinations for Pharmacists)

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The PEP exam was approved on May 21, 2015, by the governing body of the PCN at their 39 regular meetings. This examination is only for pharmacists who have completed their one-year internship program at any of the PCN accredited hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical industry, or agency. It is a necessary step, and only those … Read more