Pharmacist urges reforms to fix Nigeria’s drug distribution
Chizomam Emeje, Managing Director of Troop Pharmaceutical Limited, has called for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s medicine supply chain. She highlighted how weaknesses in the current distribution system allow counterfeit drugs to circulate widely, even among common supplements like Vitamin C. Emeje stressed the importance of structured and regulated supply channels to protect public health. Industry leaders agree that collaboration and efficient logistics are crucial for delivering quality medicines across the country.
Highlights
- Chizomam Emeje criticised persistent gaps in Nigeria’s drug distribution, warning that they enable the spread of counterfeit medicines.
- At a partnership event in Lagos, Emeje emphasised the need for organised and traceable supply chains to ensure safe access to medicines.
- The partnership makes NHP Healthcare the exclusive nationwide distributor of Troop-C Vitamin C.
- Ogheneochuko Omaruaye of New Height Pharma Limited highlighted the importance of collaboration to address distribution challenges.
- Other experts stressed that efficient logistics are essential for moving medicines safely from manufacturers to consumers.
