FG To Deal With Unregistered Pharmacists

The Federal Government on Tuesday disclosed its plans to punish persons who engage in unethical practices and curb the proliferation of unregistered patent medicine shops in the country.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Fatima Bamidele while addressing state directors of pharmaceutical services in Abuja warned pharmacists to desist from all forms of unethical practices that may impact negatively on the nation’s healthcare delivery system.
Ms. Bamidele also announced the launch of a mega drug distribution guideline, adding that the federal government is determined to provide quality pharmaceutical services in the country and as such is ready to punish unregistered patent medicine dealers.
“They are largely responsible for dispensing fake and adulterated drugs,” she said.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Acting Registrar of Pharmacists’ Council of Nigeria, Pharmacist Gloria Abumere announced plans by the council to sanction erring pharmacists in addition to curbing the proliferation of unregistered patent medicine shops across the country.