PCN seals 598 premises in Kaduna, arrests 2 over drug regulation violations
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The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria sealed 598 premises and arrested two vendors in Kaduna for violating drug regulations. The operation aimed to eliminate substandard and falsified medicines, safeguarding public health and safety.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) sealed 598 premises and arrested two vendors in Kaduna during a four-day enforcement drive. The operation, which began on Monday, covered 10 local government areas and visited 828 premises, including pharmacies and patent medicine stores. The sealed premises were found guilty of various offenses, including lack of valid licenses and improper stocking of medicines. The PCN National Head of Enforcement, Suleiman Chiroma, stated that the operation aimed to eliminate substandard and falsified medicines and safeguard public health and safety. Chiroma noted that only 9% of inspected premises were operating unlawfully, indicating improved regulatory compliance. The council will continue to enforce strict oversight to ensure only qualified personnel handle medicines.
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