Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Seals Patent Medicine Shops in Port Harcourt

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The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 313 illegal patent medicine shops and 33 unregistered pharmacies in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Director and Head of the Enforcement Department of the Council, Stephen Esumobi, disclosed this to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

Esumobi said at least 386 patent medicine shops in three local government areas were inspected.

He added that the council had established structures in states for effective engagement and regulation of stakeholders in the drug distribution chain across the country.

Written by: Helen Obih

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