The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has declared that it will not change its position on regulating and controlling the sale of veterinary drugs in Nigeria. The president of PSN, Prof Cyril Usifoh, said it had become necessary to set the record straight given the litigation involving the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) over regulating facilities engaged in the sale of veterinary medicines. In his valedictory speech on the occasion of the 97th annual conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Usifoh referred to the judgment by Justice Nnamdi O.
Dimgba in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/66/08 gives credence to PSN’s position on the issue as consistent with the PCN (Establishment) Act 2022. He said, ‘’The attention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has been drawn to various litigations involving the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) as regards the regulation of facilities engaged in the sale of veterinary medicines.
To avoid doubt, the PSN deemed it necessary to set the record straight in line with international best practices, extant laws and regulations, policies, and judicial pronouncements. ‘’It is pertinent to remind such stakeholders and the general public of the very sound judgment issued by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/66/08.
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