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Pharmacy I.T Student Generally, the university is based on theory. However, there are some course that include practicals which did not still meet up to what really happens in the day-to-day activities in a typical work setting.

Preparing for pharmacy school project School projects/research is a compulsory course that every student in a Nigerian university must do. It is in fulfilment of requirements for obtaining a degree in Nigeria, which include a pharmacy.

Drugs and alcohol Alcohol is not a poisonous compound when consumed in moderate amount. However, moderate consumption can become dangerous and deadly when it is combined with certain medications. These medications can be over the counter (O.T.C) control drug (CD) or prescription-only medicine (P.O.M). Therefore, what can possibly happen even in the moderate amount of alcohol combined with some medications. Drug Interaction Interaction is a situation whereby two or more substances interact with one another. Therefore, drug interaction occurs when one or more drugs interact with each other or with other substances. In this case, it is alcohol. Drug And Alcohol Interaction The interaction can be one of the following ways. The interaction does increase the effect of the drug Reduce the effect of the drug Make it toxic Makes it ineffective Read Also: The Raging Menace Of Medicine Addiction Due To Abuse In Nigeria Note: Interactions with same drug and same amount of alcohol

PSN logo Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (P.S.N) is an association that most time confuses new pharmacy students in Nigerian universities. The difference between PSN and Pharmacists Council Of Nigeria (P.C.N) was difficult to comprehend. This was mainly because very little information was found online. However, the function and scope of operation shall be explained in this article. PSN is an association that is made up of undergraduate, graduate and registered pharmacist from Nigeria. It was founded in the year 1927. Ever since then, it has grown in so many aspects of the profession evolve. Read Also:   Structure and function of NAFDAC Aims And Objectives Of PSN According to the association, the following are the aims and objectives of the Association: To maintain a high standard of professional ethics and discipline among members To promote and maintain a high standard of pharmaceutical education in Nigeria To promote legislation for the enhancement of the

PCN For those who have been reading this blog for some time now, you must have come across the organisation ‘Pharmacists Council Of Nigeria (P.C.N)’ a couple of times. This is because this organisation, which came into play since 1992 have a lot of roles it plays in the life of those aspiring to be pharmacist, undergraduates and pharmacist in general within the country. Today, we shall see what this organisation is all about and how it has so much to play in the life of every pharmacist out there. The organisational structure and how it operates shall be explained here. From today onward, we all will know much about them. Read Also:   Structure and function of PSN PCN, an organisation that was instituted by the Federal Government of Nigeria (F.G.N) in the year 1992 (Decree now Act) controls and regulates every aspect of pharmacy practice in Nigeria. This range from both education pharmacy students receives to how pharmacy practice within Nigeria. Functions Of PCN The

Pharmacy school accreditation To practice in Nigeria as a pharmacist, all aspiring students must study in an accredited school. This accreditation must come from National Universities Commission (N.U.C) and Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (P.C.N). Accreditation is a review of academic quality of a program by regulatory bodies. It ensures the quality of the study. The ultimate goal is to produce pharmacist with adequate knowledge and skills to provide pharmaceutical services. How can students know if their school is accredited? The list of accredited faculty of pharmacy can be found at NUC and PCN websites. Accreditation requirements for each program of pharmacy are the same and change from time to time as the profession grows. The accreditation status is divided into: Rejected: In this case, no student can be admitted after getting this label. All those who have started the program will be advice to withdraw Interim : Those in the program will be inducted. This last for two

There are people who like to study pharmacy in foreign recognised institutions outside of Nigeria. Most times, these ones graduate and start practising in the country where they schooled. FGOP However, a handful of them come back home to start their pharmacy career. For such ones, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (P.C.N) have mandated all foreign graduates of pharmacy to attend a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Orientation Program (F.P.G.O.P). There is a different kind of categories of those who come back to the country to practice pharmacy. Some have no licence of practice in their host country of training before coming. These sets must go for an induction at a time organised by PCN in Abuja. That is after their successful completion of FPGOP after which they must go for an internship in an accredited centre approved by PCN. Read Also:   The Life And Time Of A Day Of A Pharmacy Student In Nigeria For those who have been licenced to practice pharmacy in their respective country, they wi

Pharmacy technicians are like assistants to pharmacist in various sectors. That is why it is important that they receive training that will aid them in their day-to-day activities.  To achieve this, there ought to be qualified lecturer in a conducive learning environment lecturing according to a good curriculum. School of health accreditation Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (P.C.N), the body responsible for the regulation of pharmacy activity in Nigeria gave some guidelines for schools who wish to run the program in their institutions. Without meeting those conditions, such schools will not be accredited and their students will not be recognized as graduates 'pharmacy technicians.' Read Also:  How To Become A Pharmacy Technician In Nigeria The conditions are there to help build the career to meet the growing need of pharmacy technicians around the world. There are currently government and private own health institutions that have been accredited. The most common schools