PCN seals 724 facilities in Kwara, warns against unlicensed medicine outlets

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut down 724 pharmaceutical and patent medicine facilities across Kwara State as part of a rigorous enforcement campaign. The operation targeted outlets operating without proper licensing.

Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, the Registrar of the PCN, announced the closures during a press briefing in Ilorin. He emphasized the council's commitment to ensuring that all medicine outlets adhere to regulatory standards to safeguard public health.

Ahmed also issued a stern warning to the public, urging them to avoid patronizing unlicensed medicine outlets. He stressed the potential dangers associated with purchasing medications from unapproved sources, highlighting the importance of seeking services only from registered and licensed pharmacies.

The PCN's enforcement exercise underscores its dedication to maintaining the integrity of pharmaceutical services and protecting citizens from substandard or counterfeit medicines.