APDA and PWDAN Push for Stricter Medicine Regulations
The African Pharmaceutical Distribution Association (APDA) and the Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (PWDAN) are taking action to address the issue of substandard and fake medicines in Africa. During the 4th Thematic General Assembly held at Marriot Hotel in Lagos, Dr. Yolande Djomo, Vice President of APDA (Central Region), representing President Dr. Lahcen Senhaji, highlighted the common challenges faced by African countries in medicine distribution.
She emphasized the need for solutions, including the potential use of AI to enhance efficiency in combating counterfeit medicines. Pharm Oghenochuko Omaruaye, Chairman of PWDAN, stressed the importance of ensuring the integrity of medicines during distribution.
He called for the implementation of a national drug distribution guideline to properly structure Nigeria's distribution system, which he described as currently inadequate. Omaruaye pointed out that insufficient government resources hinder the guideline's implementation, which would help identify legitimate distributors and manufacturers.
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