*Lay foundation for Drug Information Center
By Ubong Sampson – Uyo
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter is calling for the reconstitution of task force on fake drugs in the state to help check the infiltration of fake and expired drugs in the state.
Speaking during a weeklong event organised by the chapter to mark the World Pharmacists Day 2021, Chairman of PSN in Akwa Ibom, Dr Akwaowo Akpabio urged the state government to reconstitute the task force on fake and expired drugs, noting that the state has lacked one for the past 8 years.
According to Akpabio, the dangers of fake and expired drugs cannot be overemphasized hence the need for monitoring.
Also as part of the activities to mark the the event, the Association Of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs) in Akwa Ibom State laid foundation for the building of a drug information center in Uyo.
Speaking during the foundation laying, Chairperson of the group, Pharmacist Ime Obot stated that the drug information center will serve as a hub for research on drugs, counselling and advancement of pharmaceutical practice in the country.
Other activities to commemorate the 2021 World Pharmacist Day included town hall meeting, clean up of the state secretariat plaza in Uyo and Eket local government secretariat, as well as visit to orphanage homes.
The theme for this year’s World Pharmacists Day was “Pharmacy: Always trusted for your health.
