Over 500 medicine outlets sealed in Plateau by pharmacy council
A major enforcement exercise by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has led to the closure of 572 medicine outlets in Plateau State. Dr Suleiman Chiroma, speaking for the Council, highlighted widespread violations of pharmaceutical regulations. The operation targeted both registered and illegal premises, revealing concerning practices and poor compliance among pharmacies. The Council emphasized the need for stricter oversight to protect public health.
What we know
- Dr Suleiman Chiroma announced that 572 pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and illegal outlets were sealed for regulatory violations.
- Infractions included cooking inside drug outlets, illegal clinical practice, and unauthorized access to controlled medicines.
- Of the 778 premises inspected, only 26 percent were pharmacies, with the rest being patent medicine vendors and illegal outlets.
- 60 percent of the pharmacies inspected were sealed, reflecting poor compliance with pharmaceutical standards.
- The Council urged the public to use only licensed medicine outlets and warned that violations pose serious risks to public safety.
