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Wednesday, 09 November 2022 10:07

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The ABPI has brought pharma transparency into the broader healthcare mix and HCP relationships are at its heart The 7th annual publication of Disclosure UK data by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has discovered plots by certain dishonest individuals to bring in a deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl, which is 100 times stronger than tramadol, into the Nigerian market.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has urged Nigerians to buy medicine from only reputable outlets to avoid fake and substandard drugs. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
PCN Ready for Full Implementation of Pharmacy Act, Says Ahmed The Registrar, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), Pharm. Babashehu Ahmed, has declared the Council’s readiness to strictly implement the newly approved and gazetted Pharmacy Council…
Troop pharmaceuticals, a leading healthcare provider, has rolled out drums to celebrate its 25th anniversary in efficient and effective community pharmacy practice. The occasion themed ”Pharmacy Role for Healthier You” also featured free eye screening…
A medical expert, Prof. Clara Ejembi, says on Monday that increasing the fiscal space for health and efficient utilisation of funds will significantly improve healthcare systems in Nigeria. Ejimbi of the Department of Community Medicine,…
5G Network has no Negative Health Effects – NCC Reassures Nigerians The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has reassured the public that the new Fifth Generation network known as 5G has no negative health effects.
Prioritise Wellness, Healthy Living, Experts Task Pharmacists Wellness experts have called on community pharmacists, being the closest to the people to prioritise wellness and nutrition issues in order to improve prevention rate of chronic degenerative…
Amoxicillin Shortage Linked to RSV Infections MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2022 -- Supplies of amoxicillin oral solution are low, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Friday. The shortage may be linked to an ongoing surge…
Pharma companies demand longer patents to invest in new antibiotics Europe needs to search for new antibiotics as bacterial resistance is increasing. This is one of the biggest threats to "global health, food security, and…

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NIROPHARM is dedicated to working to improve and enhance the quality of service to the Nation, public (local and international) Image, and the scope of the Nigerian Pharmaceutical Industry who face a number of challenges. 

Some of the challenges that NIROPHRM is set  to tackle with all the resources it has at its disposal include: High cost of funds, Poor infrastructure, Poor IPR protection, Chaotic drug distribution, Lack of data for planning, High level of Counterfeiting, Low capacity of Regulatory Agencies, Regulatory Agency, not computerized, Poor surveillance particularly at the land borders