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598 Drug Outlets Sealed in Kaduna as Regulators Clamp Down on Unlawful Operations

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed no fewer than 598 premises across Kaduna State following a statewide enforcement exercise targeting illegal drug operations and unsafe practices.

The four-day operation, which covered 10 local government areas including Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Zaria, Igabi and Chikun, also led to the arrest of two vendors for serious violations of regulatory laws.

Speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna, the Head of Enforcement, Dr Suleiman Chiroma, said the exercise was part of the council’s mandate to regulate pharmacy practice and ensure compliance across the drug distribution chain.

According to him, a total of 828 premises were inspected during the exercise. This included 123 pharmacies, 631 patent medicine stores and 74 unlicensed outlets.

Out of these, 598 facilities were sealed. The figure comprises 68 pharmacies, 456 patent medicine stores and all 74 unlicensed outlets identified during the inspection.

Chiroma explained that the affected premises were found guilty of various offences, including operating without valid licences, running unregistered facilities, engaging in unauthorised clinical practices, and stocking prescription-only medicines in patent medicine shops.

He noted that some vendors were dispensing controlled drugs beyond their approved scope, describing the practice as a serious threat to public health.

“Such practices exceed their authorised scope and pose significant risks to public safety,” he said.

Despite the widespread closures, the council reported some level of improvement in compliance. About 28 per cent of the inspected premises met regulatory standards, while only nine per cent were classified as operating illegally.

The enforcement team also issued four compliance directives to operators found to have minor infractions.

Chiroma reiterated the council’s commitment to sanitising the drug distribution system, stressing that only licensed premises operated by qualified personnel would be allowed to function.

He also warned members of the public against patronising unlicensed drug vendors, noting that improper use of medicines could lead to serious health complications or death.

“Drugs are poisons if not properly used. The difference between a drug and a poison is how it is used,” he said.

The council said enforcement efforts would continue in other parts of the country to strengthen regulation and protect public health.

Source: https://punchng.com/pcn-seals-598-drug-outlets-in-kaduna/

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Why is a Dr heading enforcement for Pharmacy Council of Nigeria?

Or are Pharmacists now also Doctors?

NDLEA, NAFDAC and now PCN are all in the business of locking down questionable pharmacies....Isn't Pharmacy regulation supposed to be a centralized thing?

See the huge amount

And on

Good job, those enemies of youth want to spoil our youth finish. All those so called drug shop they will display dugs on shelf that you can count but yet you see people esp youth trooping in and out and you think it real medicine they're buying? The shop is just a camouflage for illicit drug selling

Nice one, too much fake drugs in the country. More of this news abeg

The usual suspects have spread their influence

buygala:
Why is a Dr heading enforcement for Pharmacy Council of Nigeria?

Or are Pharmacists now also Doctors?

NDLEA, NAFDAC and now PCN are all in the business of locking down questionable pharmacies....Isn't Pharmacy regulation supposed to be a centralized thing?

All pharmacists have doctor title now

buygala:
Why is a Dr heading enforcement for Pharmacy Council of Nigeria?

Or are Pharmacists now also Doctors?

NDLEA, NAFDAC and now PCN are all in the business of locking down questionable pharmacies....Isn't Pharmacy regulation supposed to be a centralized thing?

he probably has a D.pharm(dr of pharmacy 6 years professional programme) while the other type is B.pharm(bachelor of pharmacy 5 professional programme).
D.pharm has more of clinical practise than B.pharm, but both are equally licence to practise and dispense drug by the pharmaceutical council of Nigeria.

No wonder I noticed some drug stores in my area sealed.

Please do oo
Especially Kurminmashi. That place is the hub of fake drugs and poison. I don't think a y pharmacy store there sells original drugs

Na just money they need.
One of my friend here has just gone to settle them.
Though he is legit.
Na money them need.

NaijaHelper1:
Please do oo
Especially Kurminmashi. That place is the hub of fake drugs and poison. I don't think a y pharmacy store there sells original drugs

Have you visited kawo and ungwan Dosa?
Or come to badarawa.

buygala:
Why is a Dr heading enforcement for Pharmacy Council of Nigeria?

Or are Pharmacists now also Doctors?

NDLEA, NAFDAC and now PCN are all in the business of locking down questionable pharmacies....Isn't Pharmacy regulation supposed to be a centralized thing?

A person with a PhD is a doctor. Its that simple to figure out.

fyzaila:
Good job, those enemies of youth want to spoil our youth finish. All those so called drug shop they will display dugs on shelf that you can count but yet you see people esp youth trooping in and out and you think it real medicine they're buying? The shop is just a camouflage for illicit drug selling

They will be selling cough syrup anyhow to may Youngs guys to get high.

I just hope iya alagbo was spared

fyzaila:
Good job, those enemies of youth want to spoil our youth finish. All those so called drug shop they will display dugs on shelf that you can count but yet you see people esp youth trooping in and out and you think it real medicine they're buying? The shop is just a camouflage for illicit drug selling

You nailed it. Kaduna is a hub for illicit drugs. Many of these shops camouflage as OTC medicinal service centers,but behind the scene,they're something else.

buygala:
Why is a Dr heading enforcement for Pharmacy Council of Nigeria?

Or are Pharmacists now also Doctors?

NDLEA, NAFDAC and now PCN are all in the business of locking down questionable pharmacies....Isn't Pharmacy regulation supposed to be a centralized thing?

Some higher institutions like university of Benin award Pharm.D(Doctor of Pharmacy)degree to it graduate from college of Pharmacy. They can be addressed as Doctor for short or Doctor of Pharmacy.


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