How to Become a Pharmacist in Ireland

become a pharmacist in ireland

A full-time study and degree in a pharmacy school is a basic requirement to become a pharmacist in Ireland. Three pharmacy schools in Ireland provide the avenue for candidates to study pharmacy. Before September 2015, a pharmacist in Ireland undergo a four-year academic training, and complete the National Pharmacy Internship Programme (NPIP). This will qualify … Read more

The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD)

NIPRD National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development

NIPRD stands for the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development. It is a Nigeria Research and Development institute and is part of the healthcare system. At the inception in 1987, the agency was placed under the Ministry of Science and Technology (Government Order No. 33 Vol. 74 of 11th June 1987 Part B under … Read more

Detailed Info about SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program)

SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program

The SONCAP program is under the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). SONCAP stands for the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program. It is a pre-shipment verification for good imported into Nigeria to make sure they conform to the standards of the NIS and other technical regulations. The country of export will issue SONCAP Certificate … Read more

Main Facts about the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN)

PSN Nigeria

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) was founded in 1927. The first president, Mr T.K.E Phillips, assumed office in 1947. The body was formally recognised as a professional association in Nigeria in 1956. The current constitution is official since 2020. PSN is the umbrella body of all pharmacists in Nigeria. They fight for the welfare … Read more

Facts about The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)

PCN Nigeria

The PCN is a Federal Government agency established by Act 91 of 1992 (Cap P17 LFN 2004) during the military regime of Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) is responsible for the regulation of pharmacy education, training of pharmacists, licensing of pharmacists and pharmacy premises (manufacturing, importation, distribution, wholesale, retail, hospital … Read more

Full Information about Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)

SON

The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) was formed through the Act Number 56 of December 1971. (other amendments followed, such as the Act Number 20 of 1978, Act Number 32 of 1984 and Act Number 18 of 1990). The agency is the main federal organisation responsible for product standardisation in Nigeria. The current law guiding … Read more

Facts about NDLEA – the Structure, Functions and Organisation

NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) was formed by the Decree No. 48 of 29th December 1989. NDLEA is the national agency responsible for the enforcement of laws against the cultivation, processing, sale, trafficking, use of hard drugs and investigation of persons suspected to have dealings in drugs and other related matter. NDLEA has … Read more

Important Facts about NAFDAC – History, Structure and Organization

NAFDAC

NAFDAC, stands for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, is a Federal Agency in Nigeria. It is under the Federal Ministry of Health. NAFDAC is an agency responsible for the regulation of manufacturing, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Packaged Water, Chemicals, and Detergents. … Read more

Medical Staff Recruitment at Anchor University (Various Positions)

Recruitment at Anchor University

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the following non-teaching positions recruitment at Anchor University University Health Centre:i. Medical Officer IIii. Pharmacist Iiii. Nursing Officer IIiv. Nursing Officer IIIv. Medical Laboratory Technician QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (i) MEDICAL OFFICER II (CONMESS 2): Prospective candidates should possess M.B.B.S or BMBCH or its equivalent degree with a … Read more