How To Set Up A Patent Medicine (Chemist) Store In Nigeria

Patent Medicine Store in Nigeria
Patent Medicine Store
A patent medicine store popularly known as a chemist is a store that stock and sell some over the counter (O.T.C) drugs. However, patent medicine stores are not supposed to be called chemist.
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (P.C.N) at such capacity approves them to operate within the shores of the country.
Patent stores are managed, not by the pharmacist but by individuals who feel the need to serve the nation in such capacity. They are found in major villages where pharmacist stores are scarce. They also serve to augment the services of the pharmacist in towns and cities.
This business is very lucrative and so the requirements are a little bit strict. The requirements to own one is similar within the country. However, the ability to keep up in the business may require a little knowledge on the drugs.

Registration Of Patent Medicine Store

The first step is to register with the National Association of Proprietary and Patent Medicine Dealers (N.A.P.P.M.D). There is a memorandum of understanding between PCN and NAPPMED.

Registration With NAPPMED

The registration requires a one-time payment that varies from location to location. The payment can be between the sum of ₦150000 to ₦200,000 with foods and drinks presented to the organisation. The foods and drinks are a welcome address and an introduction to get to know other patent vendors within that locality.
A yearly fee is collected. Most places within Delta charges ₦30,000 to ₦50,000 for that.
The money paid is used for several things like paying for vigilante dues. In addition, money realised at the end of the month is spent on members like buying the end of year food that is distributed among members.
Most people tend to omit registration with the organisation once they secure their certificate from PCN. This I consider a wrong move since the organisation have shown over time to be able to frustrate those who failed to comply.
Next is to register the business name with Cooperate Affairs Commission (C.A.C). This is done by paying a visit to any of their state branch.
To do this, pick two business names you like which have not been used. Submit it to CAC. Wait for approval and if not approved, change the name. It happens most time when the name is taken or closely related to another. Finally, take the approved name to CAC. They will demand a copy of the certificate from PCN to incorporate a patent store named company. CAC will require bits of information including proof of payments of their charges.

Registration With PCN

Eligibility

An applicant for the Patent and Proprietary Medicines Vendor’s License  (PPMVL) shall produce evidence to the satisfaction of the licensing authority. 
(a) That the applicant has attained the age of twenty-one (21) years. 
(b) That the applicant is of good character and certified as such  by two satisfactory referees, and 
(c) The applicant is able to read and write in the English Language. 
(d) Possession of a Pharmacy Technician’s certificate from a PCN accredited School will be an added advantage. 

Requirements for an Application

(i) An application shall be made in the applicant’s own handwriting, indicating the exact location and address  where the intended business is to be undertaken. A Post Office Box (P. O. Box) or a Private Mail Bag (P.M.B) shall not  be accepted as a valid address. 
(ii) The application shall be addressed to the Registrar, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and submitted at the PCN State Office where the applicant intends to operate  
the business.
(iii) The applicant shall attach copies of the Pharmacy Technician Certificate obtained from a PCN Accredited Institution and  
current Annual Permit.
(iv) Letters of recommendations from two (2) reputable referees; one of whom shall be a registered and currently  licensed Pharmacist. 
(v) Three passport photographs, all of which shall be endorsed by one of the applicant’s referee, shall be attached to the application. 
(vi) The applicant shall produce a current income tax clearance certificate. 
(vii) Each application shall be accompanied with a non- refundable application fee as specified by the PCN.

Procedure for the Issuance of the License

The following procedure shall be adopted for the issuance of the Patent and Proprietary Medicines Vendor’s License (PPMVL): 
(a) Submission of a duly completed application form;
(b) Interview of the applicant by the State PPMVL Committee;
(c) Payment of the prescribed inspection fee;
(d) Inspection of proposed shop by the State PPMVL Committee; 
(e) A satisfactory report to the PCN by the State PPMVL Committee;
(f) Issuance of the license by the PCN on payment of prescribed registration fee; 
(g) The applicants shall be issued a booklet containing the list of medicines approved for sale by the licensing authority  (PCN), and; 
(h) The applicant’s mandatory attendance of a Patent and Proprietary Medicines Vendors’ (PPMV) orientation course. 
Note
(a) The PCN reviews the application and inspection report forwarded by the state PPMVL committee in respect of every  
applicant to ensure that it’s content is consistent with laid down rules before approval of the applicant and issuance of license. 
(b) A PPMVL holder shall conspicuously display the license in their shop, as well as their business name on a signpost in front of  their premises. The business name shall also carry the wordings: “Patent Medicines Shop”. The use of such names as “Drug Stores” or “Medicine Stores”, etc., is prohibited. 

Licensing Fee

The license fee shall be as specified by the PCN and the Council reserves the right to review the fees from time to time.

Conditions for the Renewal of License

The following conditions shall guide the renewal of the PPMV license: 
(a) All applications for the renewal of the license must be submitted on or before the 31st of January of the year;
(b) The license must be renewed annually, subject to a satisfactory inspection report; 
(c) All licensed shops for the sale of patent and proprietary medicines shall be subject to the periodic inspection by pharmaceutical inspectors appointed by the Pharmacists  
Council of Nigeria.
(d) Evidence of attendance at a Continuing Education Programme (CEP), at least once in every two years; 
(e) Payment of the prescribed fees, and;
(f) Satisfactory performance by the licensee.

Validity of the License

The license shall expire on the 31st of December of the year of issuance. However, the licensing authority reserves the right to  
revoke a license during its validity period if there is any breach of the conditions for granting it or proof of false declaration or  
documentation.

Guidelines

After the registration process, the laws that may have been told even before registration entails:
1. Getting a store that is hygienic in nature. That means the store should not be closed to where dirt is deposited or an abattoir or other unhygienic locations.
2. The environmental condition must be conducive for both the buyer and seller.
3. A condition is very crucial for your location to be approved. According to my guide, a patent store must not be sited close to another. There is a minimum distance allowed. It must be at least a pole apart (200 meters) in busy areas and or two poles (400 meters) for less busy areas.

Starting The Patent Medicine Store

After meeting the registration requirement, the next step is to evaluate how to start. What I mean is the amount you intend to invest. The bulk of the money is usually on the registration and renting of a suitable store. The cost of getting the drugs is not that much. Consider if a helping hand like a pharmacy technician will be needed to assist in the store and how much to pay such ones.
The credible supplier is necessary pre-requisite that should not be kicked aside. Because of the prevalence of fake and sub-standard drugs, it is very good to get in touch with a credible supplier, which could be from a referral. This should not be difficult if you have registered with NAPPMD since most members will be willing to link new members to their associates.

Read Also: Tips On Starting Off A Community Pharmacy Shop In Nigeria

Tips To Succeed As A Patent Medicine Vendor

To be successful, a good market survey is needed. These include:

  1. Location: A good location will put into account the places that lack access to primary health care (P.H.C). This will increase the patronage by a factor of four. This also reduces competition.
  2. Experience: I see no reason why a carpenter of someone with no idea will just jump into drug market. Even though such drugs do not require a prescription, basic knowledge is needed. This is because some patients ask for directions how to take drugs and should be directed accordingly. Failure to do this will make the patient feel the seller is incompetent and have some reservations. Either they may not come back or switch customers.
  3. Adequate Advert: There are laws guiding patent store adverts. Learn them and use it to your advantage. One very cheap and easy way to advertise is to open a website telling people about your work.
  4. Attend Orientation: PCN organises orientation for patients medicines dealers every two years. These should be attended as it enlightened attendants on new innovative ways and products of treating modern diseases.

Read Also: The Process Of Obtaining Treatment In A Nigerian Government Hospital

Push by some groups of pharmacy to abolish the law that accepts patent medicine store have been on. This has been pushed aside because they are of great help today. The reason is that most pharmacists do not like going to villages to sell. Such villages should not be left to suffer when patent stores can reduce hospital visitations.
Presently, my village does not have one single pharmacist. If those patent stores were not there, how would they get drugs to buy?
Though some pharmacist are now saying patents should only be restricted to the villages because they are making them poor, I still see no reasons for that. The pharmacist that knows what they are doing cannot be intimidated with a mere patent store. The services they render should surpass that of the patent store and speaks for itself.
Note: In case you have a suggestion or comment as per this topic, please feel free to say it.

Comments

  1. Nice article but must the distance between two patent stores be one electric pole?

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    1. Hello, how do I get in touch with you?

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    2. Sorry to ask can I start chemist business with one million naira. Plz reply me

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    3. Depwnds on location, the type of shop, the furniture and the quality of drugs to stock. As for me, it is enough

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  2. Great Blog.....
    Thanks for sharing with us.....

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  3. I feel the payment is too much & as if u re working for them,so why cant I choose to be independent & be free frm them

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  4. The distance between one patent store and the next most be at least one electric pole apart.
    It may be too much but some of the money goes to the government and the balance shared among members. Sorry I don't work for patent dealers as am a licensed pharmacist who should fight for my profession. There is a battle presently on now to phase out c patent dealers by pharmacist. There are some locations patents are not allowed to practice as only pharmacist are allowed

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    1. Please I want to ask is it possible for me to get pharmacists to cover me with is license. To open a big pharmacy . Than will be paying the person every month for using his/her certificate

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  5. Hi to all, it's actually a nice for me to pay a visit this web page, it includes precious Information.

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  6. Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it.
    Look advanced to far added agreeable from you! By the way,
    how can we communicate?

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    1. You can send me a message through the contact me form

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  7. Thanks so much for this write up. This information is just what I need to start up my own patent medicine store then with time upgrade to a pharmacy. Thanks once again.

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  9. After registering your business as patent medicine, can you upgrade to pharmacy on the long run?

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    1. Yes of course. If you meet the requirements

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    2. Wat are d requirements to upgrade to pharmacy shop

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    3. The license if a registered Pharmacist

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  10. Thanks for this piece. Pls I want to know, is it a must that as a patent, you must join or remain as NAPMED member?

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    1. The main requirements is to register with the pharmacists council of Nigeria. However, there are benefits in joining. If you decide not to, you not have some benefits. For example, I learnt that they settle official and unofficial tax for all members. Defaulters have to pay this tax personally or risk getting their shop locked up

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  11. very good write God bless you for this write up, I already applied for licence in delta state last year then my shop was yet to be inspected and approved how should I apply for relocation from delta state to Lagos State Nigeria..

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    1. You have to go to the branch of your new location and start all over

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    2. please how can l apply for the license from PCN?

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    3. Go to the PCN office address in your state and ask for directions
      https://drugxpert.blogspot.com/2019/06/pharmacists-council-of-nigeria-pcn-address.html?m=1

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  12. Good afternoon,i want to start,please where is the address or contact person to call

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    1. Ppmv of each state change their president each year. They do not have a standard contact yet. To reach the president of the ppmv nearest to you, get in touch with any of the patent medicine dealers around for their contact. And remember, no patent medicine owner will tell you there is profit in the business. They will end up telling you how pharmacists have taken business from them. But it is a lie. Many cash out real big

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  13. Helo sir.
    I studied pharmacology in Delta state university and I just graduated.
    I would like to know if I can open a pharmacy store or am restricted to open just a chemist(patent medicine store) as u have explained.

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    1. Yes with the license of a registered pharmacy

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    2. Good morning sir. I practice at a pharmacy shop for two years and now I’m ready to start my own but the finance I have with me is not enough to open a pharmacy shop. How possible is it for me to open a patent medicine shop ? Again here in Ogun State, I don’t believe it’s one pole cos most of the shops is like seven pole or there about. How is location the critical problem in opening patent shop?

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    3. You don't want to be dragging customers with a competitor. Trust me you will not like it. Unhealthy competition can put patient health at risk. Some will like to cut corners to reduce price which can mean sorting for fake and substandard drugs

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  14. Am impressed with the write up, pls am a member of PPMV with a license just issued but my worries are, I want to register my business name CAC, but if the name is rejected how will I do with my license name.

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    1. If the name is rejected you need to use another name and change the licence to the new name

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  15. Pls, am a medical laboratory technician,a trained nurse for 3years and also learn sales of drugs in pharmacy,can I operate my own chemist using the certificate of my sister(pharmacist)who is in Lagos State to operate in ibadan

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  16. Pls m a trained nurse for 3 years and have also worked in a pharmacy b4 so I know a lots about drugs pls can I open a chemist shop

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    1. Yes of course. Just follow this guide

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  17. Am a community health worker n av work in pharmacy can I open n am in Lagos how will I go abt it

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    1. It may be difficult in Lagos. Pcn is trying to remove chemist shop from the state because they now have enough pharmacy

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  18. Pls can a pharmacy technician open a pharmacy store

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    1. Yes but with the licence of a pharmacist

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    2. Pls as a pharmacy technician can I open a chemist shop with my certificate since it issues by PCN

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  19. Tnx 4 d write up.. Pls I av a question.. As a pharmacy technician can I open a chemist shop with my certificate since it is issued by PCN or I will still go through d normal process

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    1. You can open a chemist shop without a pharmacy technician licence

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  20. Thanks for sharing these helpful information. But I want to be sure I got you right. Did you say registration with PCN comes before that of CAC? I was actually thinking the opposite was the case since I felt PCN would need a business name which would have already been approved by CAC.

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    1. It is advisable to begin the registration with pcn before CAC. That is the best way to know if you will be accepted or not before registering the business name which is not difficult

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    2. Please, is there difference between patent medicine store and ppmvsl?

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  21. Thanks a bunch for the quick response. I asked about registration with PCN and CAC which comes first cos I learnt earlier that PCN requires evidence of registration with CAC. I don't know true that is.

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    1. Cac comes first but make proper inquiry from pcn before heading to cac to avoid long story. What if you register and during pcn registration you were ask to drop your application or your business name goes against the rules of the body

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  22. I study community health can I open chemist store with my certificate of community health

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    1. You can open a patent medicine shop without your certificate

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  23. Thanks for this post. I really need to know more on how to run a chemist store i heard a little experience about it. But want to open it this year. Pls assist me

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    1. Chemist shop is like every other business. It requires planning

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  24. Do drug shop has a specific building specification or any good environment. For example using a container for the business. Is it acceptable?

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  25. Good morning, thanks for the lecture, pls I need your contact for further questions.
    I ve undergone a training already yet to open a shop. How do I get certification from PCN .thanks

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  26. I graduated from microbiology,i have this passion to help the community,,, so I wanna open a patent shop and I would love to upgrade it as time goes by. Can I open it or do I need a pharmacist???

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    1. You can open a patent store without a pharmacist

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  27. Thanks a lot for this enlightenment.my question is,if I want to upgrade my chemist shop to a pharmacy, what are the requirements since I didn't study pharmacy or must it be with the license of a pharmacist

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    1. You need the licence of a registered Pharmacist with pcn

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  28. I appreciate your answers. This has been my dream business,I did community health and I want to have my chemist shop. Can I open without CAC now ?

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  29. Thanks a lot for the write up. I studied biochemistry and I'm planing on practicing at a pharmacy shop for one year.
    Would like to ask if I can open a pharmacy afterwards?

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    1. Yes you can. With the licence if a registered pharmacist

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  30. Thanks for this insigthful piece. I was an apprentice long ago in Ondo state. Since I came to Lagos I have been looking for ways to open a medicine store, is there any suggested way I can go about it without the interference or the disturbance of the PCN in Lagos State?

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    1. Registewr with pcn and you are good to go

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  31. What are the steps for having an extension in another LGA if you are already registered with NAPPMD?

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    1. Visit the new NAPPMED chairman with evidence of your and previous registration with olld LGA ann you will be inducted almost free

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  32. Thanks for the information, I have the knowledge to administer and sell drug but just relocated to Lagos how can I open a patients medicine store

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  33. Thanks for the information pls can I open a patients medicine stores in Lagos

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  34. I so much appreciate your sincere response, pls am a registered nurse and a registered midwife and I just got a shop for drug store , pls can my own licence covers this, bcs I still want to treat patients, what should I do

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  35. Can 850k set up good shop including all expenses?

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    1. Depend on so many things. Design pattern can cover that money in some location. And location Also influence amount to spend

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  36. Thanks alot sir for this write-up. It' an eye opener for us. Pls do you know how much NAPPMED Edo State charges new members and do I need to register before putting shelves and stocks in the store?

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    1. I don't know much about Edo but onw thing is for sure. Membership is not compulsory but necessary. Yes you can shelve before registration but may find out that your location goes against their requirements. This can cause problem

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  37. Thank you for the great write up. Is a medical doctor allowed to open a patent medical store? If yes, what steps are to be followed

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  38. Thank you so much for helping us here.am a registered nurse and a microbiologist.what will it take me to open up a medicine store in anambra.i want to know also if I can open up a pharmacy store too.thanks

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  39. Yes
    Same procedure as others

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  40. Thanks you very much for this eye opening information

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    1. Thank you so much for sharing with us this useful information. Please question is that can I open pharmacy store as an auxiliary nurse and can I have the license to open a pharmacy store without studying pharmacology in the university?

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  41. Thank you so much for helping us here with useful information. Please my question is that can I open a pharmacy store as an auxiliary nurse without studying pharmacology in school? And can I have the license from Pcn to open a pharmacy shop?

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    1. To tour first question, the answer is no. To the second PCn so not sell license. License are only issued to pharmacist

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    2. Hello @Drugxpert,
      Thanks for the info. Will 500k OK for start up? I wud want to engage you further 08036628906.

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    3. It depends on so many factors. The major determinant is the location. Rent in some places are higher and also the cost of manpower. When that amount is more than enough in some places, thatbis just the starting point in others. And if you want a vwey high standard shop, rhwn that will obviously not carry you

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  42. Nice write up... Please how can I get in touch with u, wanna discuss some important issues with you sir.

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  43. Send me a message through the contact me form

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  44. Good day sir,

    A very lovely direction of advice in registering a business and procedure to follow. please i would like to have a direct contact with you as i would like to seek for some advice from you... Please can you contact me via my Email address..... (apastorsmind@gmail.com)

    thankz

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    1. Pls use the contact me form

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    2. Anonymous10 May, 2020

      Thanks for your information. What requirement covers me to be a drug distributor

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  45. Your write up was articulate, succinct and concise.

    I have B.Sc in Public Health, i want to know if 400k can be enough to set up a chemist store including the registration, store and the cost of getting the drugs.
    I will like to discuss this business in person with you.
    My contact is 08164887024

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  46. Hello sir, I really love your article, well, I'm not not drugs but please my wife as learn from someone who owns a chemist at ekiti but she want to relocate to Lagos and start the drugs business in lagos. Please what are the criteria to open a chemist in Lagos and what to undergo?

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  47. The process is same everywhere

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  48. Thank you for the detailed article.please what are the requirements to open a vitamin store.is there any licence that one need to get?

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    1. Vitamin store require the licence of a pharmacist. Except those store stock only OTC vitamin supplement

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  49. Drugxpert sir, I appreciate ur write up for enlightening us about the business pls sir I want to ask. I studied microbiology in science laboratory technology but I av love for drugs n giving treatment to patients plz can I open a patent medicine shop n employ a nurse or I should go n learn d trade for some time playing help me this is my number 08142838588, thanks

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    1. You can open a patent medicine store

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  50. Sir with my knowledge of microbiology I can administer treatment abit n even give injection, set drip on a patient but I just need to practice more sir pls I need an approval playing I need ur contact to communicate one on one even with my husband thanks n God bless you sir 08142838588. This is my number sir thanks

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    1. I don't think there is any part if the law that grant you the freedom to give treatment of any sort if you are a microbiologist

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  51. Thanks a bunch drug expert. I appreciate this forum. Kudos! Could you please display your contact? Would appreciate talking to you in privy pls. My contact is 07011816088. Thank you!

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    1. Send me a message through the Contact me form in this blog by the side bar. I have stopped dropping my contact here

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  52. Is it compulsory I register with CAC again to start a patient medicine store if I already have a limited liability company registered before. Then what are those drugs that patient medicine owners cannot sell. Can the sell drips etc?

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    1. You may not need to if it is the same company name. Patent can only sell over the counter drugs like paracetamol

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  53. Gud day sir. Please how long does a patent medicine license takes for collection. Watz the duration to process and collect the license

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    1. Depends on the State pcn and how you process it. It should not take more than a month or so

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  54. Anonymous15 June, 2020

    Very insightful.

    Can a biotechnologist be certified to own a pharmacy store (not patent store) in Lagos, Nigeria?

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  55. please sir i want to open a pharmacy store can i employ nurse to work for me there...

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  56. This is a very good piece you have written, and as a result I have developed a strong interest in setting up a patent medicine store. My question to you is this, what necessary steps do I need to take in other to gain the required skills/knowledge about drugs before going into applying for the registration?
    Thanks.

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    1. Woek in a patent or pharmacy shop until you learn

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  57. Please sir, I wish to learn the trade with you... Am also based in Delta.

    How long will it take me and how much will be the training fee???

    Please help.

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    1. I dont own my own shop and I am not in Delta State

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  58. Please sir, what are the categories of drugs to be sold in a patent medicine shop.

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  59. Thanks for d article sir, pls after the registration, how can i get the list of drugs tp start with as a patent medicine store owner sir

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    1. There is no official list of drugs. Patent shop can only sell over the counter drugs

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  60. Pls can someone who studied accounting start a chemist business??and if yes what can the person do and the processes to start the business probably a location in Lagos state..thank you

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    1. Yes an accounting can start a patent shop. All that is needed is to register with their organization and the government before selling over the counter drugs

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  61. Anonymous14 July, 2020

    Kindly sir, where is the secretariat of NAPPMD is Ogun State, my sister would like to register a patent chemist store. We've looked online and found nothing helpful. Thank you sir.

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    1. I don't think they have one. But you can get the contact of the secretary or president of the zone you want to open from a patent shop around

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    2. Anonymous21 July, 2020

      Thank you sir.

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  62. I really appreciate your advice sir, am a Hnd holder in science laboratory technology and a practicing auxillary nurse for over 15yrs can I open a chemist shop and be giving treatment as well.

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    1. Yes you can open a patent shop. But as regards treatment, there is a limit to what you are expected to do

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  63. Anonymous21 July, 2020

    My question is if after having a patent medicine store I become a licensed pharmacist, how easy is it to upgrade to a pharmacy. Also, if an area has many chemist shops already is there a particular distance to be kept between chemist shops and Pharmacy.

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    1. You cannot become a licensed pharmacy because you open a chemist shop. You can only upgrade with the license of a registered pharmacist.
      The distance between a chemist and a pharmacy shop should be over 200 meters

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  64. Thanks for the writeup sir, can a patent medicine store sells drugs in wholesales?

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  65. Pls,how much is the registration here in Enugu,ad can 1m do both stocking the shop and registration

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    1. I don't know about Enugu or anywhere because price change all the time. But a million naira can do with the exchange rate as of today

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  66. Please I'm studying science laboratory technology, and I want to set up patent store though I have little idea about drugs. Is there any training for people like me and when is the training coming up

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    1. The training is optional and it is for your own advantage. There is no official school or shop for it. You can get the training from any chemist or community pharmacy

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  67. Good day sir, Thank u for the information. Are you saying that if one just get the pcn licence from anyone that he can sell all the drugs, treat and administer drips?

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    1. Patent medicine shop cannot sell prescription medication and control drugs. They cannot diagnose and dispense condition requiring medical attention

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  68. Good day sir and thanks for the enlightenment. Am a University graduate of English and I work as a teacher in a mission school but I have never been fulfilled because my passion is to treat sick people. Unfortunately,I was placed in art class in secondary school,I even tried applying in school of nursing bit was told biology alone wasn't enough without physics and chemistry. Am married and averagely okay but am not fulfilled in my field.
    My questions sir,I will like to learn to sell drugs but will also like to have the knowledge to a reasonable state before opening my store. Are you saying I can operate a pharmacy with a pharmacist's licence? Someone told me that I will need to pay the pharmacist some amount to open with his licence. Please enlighten me more. God bless you sir.

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    1. Only pharmacist can open a community pharmacy. But the funding can come from an external source which means the profit can be shared. The licence of the Pharmacist is needed and a pharmacist must always be on ground

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  69. good day sir, iam a medical doctor with interest in having a drug store, and also a little private practice by the side. please were can i get the list of drugs approved for patent medicine store. and considering iam a licenced medical practitioner can i have prescription drugs in my store to prescribe to my patients? thank you.

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  70. Good day,
    You can get the list from PCN office at a fee. But it is otc drugs.
    The private practice you are talking about is like turning the shop into a clinic which is against the law

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  71. I'm a graduate of industrial chemistry from Kwara state university, and also a trained nurse for about four years. My questions are:
    1. Can I start a patent medicine store?
    2. Is it compulsory I must register with National Association of Proprietary and Patent Medicine Dealers (N.A.P.P.M.D) before starting the business?
    2. I understand that there are limits to what I can sell as a patient Medicine dealer, but can I stock goods as many as I want in my shop or there is a limitation to that?

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    1. 1. Yes
      2. Not compulsory but necessary for many reasons
      3. You can stock as much of the approve drugs in different quantity according to your desire. But you can't stock other products you are not legal to sell in any quantity

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  72. Pls can an auxiliary nurse open a chemist shop? Am in Akwa ibom.

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  73. Please sir,I need your help. I studied Chemistry,but I have strong passion to practice as a chemist or pharmacist. I base in Asaba,and am looking for a standard pharmacy to learn the work. Please if you know anywhere I can learn in Asaba kindly direct or link me up sir. Thank you.

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  74. Good day sir and thanks for the enlightenment. Am an auixillary nurse and I want to start a patent medicine store..my question is can I use a container in place of a shop and there won't be problem

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  75. Gud dey sir, pls am a registered nurse, registered midwife and a bnsc , I graduated last year, I registered with napmed last month abt my chemist shop. Pls how save am I?

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    1. Enter your reply...you did not say if you have registered with PCN

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  76. Pls am a nurse I want to open a chemist shop. Pls do I need a lisence. Pls how do I go about it, like the procedures. Thanks

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    1. You don't need a pharmacy license. Follow the process in this guide

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  77. Pls do you know any well trained center in lagos that i can go and learn from or be trained..i want to go into patent medicine but i need training first

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  78. Good evening sir, I hv gone through your responses, but I want to ask for the easiest way to record drugs in a patient store.

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  79. Hello. Thank you for your article. This is enriching likewise your responses. I want to start an purely 100% online vitamins shop; selling on prescription required suppliments such as centrum, vit c immune booster combos and bodybuilders whey proteins shakes. What do i need to know? Do i require a license? Thanks

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    1. To record drugs in a patent store, you need a computer powered with sales software.
      There is no online shop without a physical store. The store will be registered. It where do you intend to keep the drugs

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  80. Am an auxillary nurse and my certificate is with my aunty in east and am in ogun state can I open a patent store in ogun state without the requirement of my certificate fromNappmd

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    1. They may require it. Just get your aunty to send you a scan copy via digital means and print it

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  81. Please to see this enlighten write up. As an axillary nurse can I check patient's BP, sugar level and temperature in my store because àm about to set up my own patient's medicine shop. Thanks

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  82. Can a health professional ( a licenced public/environmental health Officer) open a patent medical store? If yes, how possible
    My humble submission!

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    1. Hmmm
      Yes it is possible. All you need is to register with PCN and follow the requirement

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  83. please ,can you explain to me how much it could cost to get the pharmaceutical license in Nigeria ?

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    1. It require getting a pharmacy degree. I don't think the question is about the money paid to PCN to get the license each year

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  84. Hello DrugXpert. Thanks for all the useful info. What drugs can /cant be sold in a Patent store?
    Secondly, are there yearly renewal dues to be paid.
    Thirdly, how soon can the licence be available after payment to PCN.
    Thanks

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    1. Patent medicine dealer can only sell over the counter drugs like paracetamol. The law is wavy on prescription drugs like antimalarial.
      There is yearly renewal fee.
      New registration may take time but subsequent is almost instantly

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    2. Enter your comment... great article, I'm new in medical line I'm planning to start up next year..plz can I get some guard lines08127827644

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  85. Am a pharmacy technician but planning to open a pharmacy store I haven't not collect my licence at school please advise me

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    1. You cannot open a pharmacy store with your license

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    2. Please I only finish my secondary school,can i learn drugs in pharmacy and open my own?

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    3. Yes if you have the resources and a pharmacist

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  86. Thanks for your write-up sir. Please, how can l get the contact of the PCN chairman, Delta State chapter?

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  87. Is it compulsory for the pharmacist to be on ground at all times? I have a friend thats willing to help me with his pharmacist licence but he might not be able to function. I have training in medical field and av idea about drugs. How can I make this work sir

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  88. Please I read Accounting in school, but I have plans of having a medicine store or pharmacy store, please how do I go about it

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    1. Two options. First is to get back to pharmacy school and get the degree. The second is go into partnership with a pharmacist. Patent store don't need license so you can go with that

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  89. Please how how many years can l apply for an auxilliary nurse in a hospital ?, and can the hospital be able to issue me a pharmacy certificate?

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    1. The number of years is determined by the hospital
      Hospital cannot issue you Pharmacy certificate. You need to go to a Pharmacy school

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  90. Hi I studied business administration..and I want to open a pharmacy is it possible?

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    1. You need a pharmacy Licence to open a community pharmacy

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    2. Good evening,
      Can a community health worker open a chemist shop without licence

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    3. Yes but the licence increase your xhance of getting approval

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  91. I am a pharmacologist. I intend to open up a patent chemist shop but I have no experience so is it better to train in a hospital or a pharmacy bfre I can Start up

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    1. Where you have the opportunity to learn it. The major thing is you should get a good teacher

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    2. Good morning sir

      Pls I want to know if my wife can open a chemist store without a liences and she just finished schooling this year as a community health worker and no result yet

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    3. For now, the law is ability to read and write with leaving school certificate. Any other certificates is an added advantage. Having experience is for her own good as it will help her stamp her name in the community as an authority. Lastly, patent medicine association may demand for licence but not the pharmacist council of Nigeria

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  92. Please can one used the certificate of a pharmacy in one state in another state?

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    1. Thanks alot for this article, I am currently training to open a patent store. I am a microbiologist, but the money required to join the coperative presently iny area in Delta State is 500,000. I am thinking of getting a license from a pharmacist instead to operate my patent store. Can that work?

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    2. Yes if you can afford the services of a pharmacist

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  93. Anonymous27 July, 2021

    Good day sir,
    Please am a b-tech holder in mechanical engineering.
    Having passion for health with little knowledge.
    And I want own a chemist shop.

    Can I go for a training in any chemist shore for a year and get a chemist license from someone to open my own?

    If yes.
    Please what kind of certificate is required and who's qualified to back up my shop.
    Thanks

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    1. You can learn from any chemist shop. The major certificate required is pharmacy technician degree. If not, at least a primary did leaving certificate and ability to speak English is what is needed in PCN. However, napmed from other region may demand for others things

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