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Getting your medications shouldn't be a stressful experience. Long queues, concerns about authenticity, and the hassle of traveling can make it a real chore. But what if there was a simpler, more convenient way? Enter Medng.com , the online platform revolutionizing how Nigerians access affordable medications. In today's digital age, we're used to the convenience of online shopping. Everything from groceries to clothes is just a click away. So why not medications? Medng.com recognized this need and stepped up to the challenge, creating a seamless and secure platform that connects you with reputable community pharmacies across Nigeria. Read Also :  Choose Emeoyo Pharmacy  Medng.com Addressing Your Concerns We understand your hesitations about online pharmacies. Concerns about counterfeit drugs, online security, and getting the right medication are valid. That's why Medng.com partners only with registered pharmacies with physical locations. This ensures the auth...

Being a pharmacy student often calls for a bit of hustle, especially when the desire to have some extra cash kicks in. Yet, not all side hustles are created equal, especially considering the demanding nature of pharmacy school. It's crucial to choose wisely. Side hustle  Navigating The Academic Journey Pharmacy school is a mental and physical challenge, so any side hustle should complement rather than complicate your life. Save those time-consuming and energy-draining activities for holidays. Read Also :  Life and times of a pharmacy student writer Ideal Side Hustles for Pharmacy Students 1. Content Creation Embrace blogging and vlogging, aligning them with your academic pursuits. It's a stress-free way to enhance your writing and communication skills. 2. Writing Channel your skills into writing seminar and project works for peers or students from other departments. 3. Tutorial Services Share your strengths by organizing tutorials for lower-year colleagues, earning both gratit...

It is not easy to get a pharmacy license in Nigeria. The license is the most important piece of paper for every pharmacist. It is issued every year after application and payment of the processing fee. It gives them the power to compound, distribute, sell drugs, and counsel patients in Nigeria. Only pharmacists can have it. Delsu pharmacist induction  How To Get Pharmacy License In Nigeria You must have a Bachelor's or doctorate degree in pharmacy from a recognized institution. It begins with you getting the necessary o'level results which include English language, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology in not more than one sitting. Then get joint admission and matriculation (JAMB) form and fill the required courses which include physics, chemistry, biology and English language. If your jamb result is good then you can proceed to the school of your choice. Graduate and then get inducted into the profession to obtain provisional licence. Read Also:  Pharmacy undergraduate c...

Online pharmacy has some pros (advantage) and cons (disadvantage). It Is similar to other online businesses. However, due to the uniqueness of pharmacy, the pros and cons are more dynamic than others. Pharmacy Online sales of drugs started in the late 1990s and began to spread rapidly around the world. With this rapid transition, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened a section on its official website under the heading "Buying drugs on the Internet" and emphasized that people should be careful against illegal online pharmacies with the guidelines it published. Read Also :  How to register and start an online pharmacy in Nigeria The advantages and disadvantages of online pharmacies have become a subject of great debate today. In order to understand the subject clearly, it is necessary to compare the advantages and disadvantages of online pharmacies in detail. Pros (Advantage) Of Online Pharmacy o Accessibility: Online pharmacy can easily be accessed from t...

Microbiologist may want to become a pharmacist. Microbiology and pharmacy are closely related but two different disciplines. Microbiologist Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microorganisms, including the host response to these agents. Read Also:   Courses Under Faculty Of Pharmacy Pharmacy is the clinical health science that links medical science with chemistry and it is charged with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use, and control of medications and drugs. Can A Microbiologist Become A Pharmacist No! But in Nigeria, you can apply for direct entry (DE) to study pharmacy. So you cannot be a pharmacist with a Microbiology degree, but it will definitely make it easier for you to be one. Easier doesn’t mean easy. You will find certain courses in pharmacy t...

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microorganisms, including the host response to these agents. Microbiologist Can A Microbiologist Become A Doctor A Microbiologist can become a Doctor by obtaining a PhD or medicine degree, or work in research or industry. Read Also:  Can a microbiologist open a laboratory Can A Microbiologist Become A Medical Doctor No! But in Nigeria, you can apply for direct entry (DE) or start all over. After the 4 years Microbiology degree, you can get DE assuming you meet other requirements (o'level in one sitting with credit pass in English language, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology). Some schools require examinations organized by the school. Those who pass the cut off mark will be admitted into year two. You will find certain courses in medi...

Let us find out if microbiologists can open a laboratory. The first thing is to find out what a microbiologist is and what a laboratory is. Microbiologist A microbiologist is a scientist who studies microscopic life forms and processes. This includes study of the growth, interactions and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites and their vectors. A laboratory is a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals. Read Also :  Overview of pharmaceutical microbiology research Can A Microbiologist Open A Laboratory? It depends on the type of laboratory. There are different types of laboratories with different functions. A microbiologist can open some but cannot open some by law. For example, a diagnostic or clinical laboratory is a laboratory where medical practices work to provide diagnostic services that provide medical professionals with information f...

Let us find out if biochemists can open a laboratory. The first thing is to find out what biochemistry is and what laboratory is. Laboratory Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. Read Also:  List of common clinical laboratory test A laboratory is a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals. Can A Biochemist Open A Laboratory It depends on the type of laboratory. There are different types of laboratories with different functions. A biochemist can open some but cannot open some by law. For example, a diagnostic or clinical laboratory is a laboratory where medical practices work to provide diagnostic services that provide medical professionals with information for proper diagnoses. Laboratory tests involve fluid samples, body scans, cell samples, and more. Read Also :  All diagnostic test in Nigeria A biochemist cannot op...

Most biochemists in Nigeria wanted to be medical doctors in the future. It was the admission difficulty that pushed them into biochemistry. So they want to know if it is possible for them to become medical doctors. Medical doctor Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. Read Also:  Can medical staff open a community pharmacy A medical doctor (M.D.) is a licensed physician who is a graduate of an accredited medical school. Primary Care M.D.s deliver the basic diagnostic and preventive medical care that patients most often need. Can A Biochemist Become A Medical Doctor No! But in Nigeria, you can apply for direct entry (DE) or start all over. After the 4 years Biochemistry degree, you can get DE assuming you meet other requirements (o'level in one sitting with credit pass in English language, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology). Some schools require examinations organized by the school. Those who p...

Biochemists can do masters in pharmacy. But that will not mean they will be pharmacists. Biochemistry and pharmacy are closely related but two different disciplines. Pharmacy logo Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. Read Also:  Difference between Pharm D and PhD in pharmacy Pharmacy is the clinical health science that links medical science with chemistry and it is charged with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use, and control of medications and drugs. Pharmacology relies heavily on biochemistry since we intend to use these chemical substances in living organisms. Can A Biochemist Do Master In Pharmacy Yes! There are many options available. most especially in the department of analytical pharmaceutical chemistry. But you have to do a postgraduate diploma before master. The requirements vary from school to school. Read Also :  Important secondary school subject for pharmacy ...

Biochemists may want to become a pharmacist. Biochemistry and pharmacy are closely related but two different disciplines. Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. Read Also :  All about medical laboratory practical experience Pharmacy is the clinical health science that links medical science with chemistry and it is charged with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use, and control of medications and drugs. Student Pharmacology relies heavily on biochemistry since we intend to use these chemical substances in living organisms. Can A Biochemist Become A Pharmacist No! But in Nigeria, you can apply for direct entry (DE) to study pharmacy. So you cannot be a pharmacist with a biochemistry degree, but it will definitely make it easier for you to be one. Easier doesn’t mean easy. You will find certain courses in pharmacy to be less challenging such as fundamental biochemistry or physiology o...

Form K is a document sold by the pharmacists council of Nigeria (PCN). PCN is responsible for the regulation of training and practice of the pharmacy profession. What Is Form K Form K is a book. It is sold only to community pharmacies. It is a book that is used to document sales and prescription of control drugs (CD) in Nigeria. Read Also:   How to register as a pharmacist in Nigeria Control drugs are drugs that require a medical prescription before a pharmacist can dispense. They are also called poison. This is because little dose adjustment, prolonged use or abuse can have damaging effects to the user. Form K When a patient comes with a prescription for a CD, the pharmacist interprets the result. After dispensing, the prescription is kept in the poison book and the details of the patients are documented in the form K. The following data are documented; Date of dispensing Name of the patient Name of prescriber Name of the drug and quantity Signature of the patient Signature of the...

Hospital A hospital pharmacy is a department within a hospital that prepares, compounds, stocks and dispenses inpatient medications. Hospital pharmacies usually stock a larger range of medications, including more specialized and investigational medications (medicines that are being studied, but have not yet been approved), than would be feasible in the community setting. Hospital pharmacies may also dispense over-the-counter and prescription medications to outpatients. Read Also :  Advantage and disadvantage of community pharmacy Advantage Of Hospital Pharmacy 1. Less clinical investigation from pharmacist to patient 2. Interaction with other health care providers 3. The salary is higher compare with community pharmacy 4. Technical expertise needed 5. Regular promotion Disadvantage Of Hospital Pharmacy 1. Stressful with many prescription to fill Read Also:  2. Work both day and night shift 3. Less use of diagnosis knowledge 4. Must always work under a boss as pharmacist cannot...

Pharmacy is a profession with many advantages. But just like the saying goes that everything that has an advantage must surely have a disadvantage, pharmacy is not an exception. Pharmacy Pharmacy is the clinical health science that links medical science with chemistry and it is charged with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use, and control of medications and drugs. Advantage Of Pharmacy 1. Job prospects at different sectors The services of pharmacists are in high demand. This is not only in Nigeria. 2. Decent salary The average salad of a pharmacist in any sector is good. It is enough to run day to day needs. Rbisw that travel to foreign countries live well. Read Also :  What is pharmacy and who is a pharmacist 3. You can work from home With the introduction of online pharmacy, working from home is now another aspect of the profession making it juicy. 4. You can run your own business Tired of working for others or want more money? Setting up a retail store is...

Pharmacy Anthem has been used for some years now. It is sung at the pharmaceutical society of Nigeria (PSN) conference and major pharmacy event in Nigeria. The last verse of the first stanza represents PSN motto which is 'as men of honour, we join hands.' Pharmacy anthem Who Compose Nigeria Pharmacy Anthem The Nigeria pharmacy anthem was composed by Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, popularly called “Juli.” He was born on 2 August, 1940. He went to Obafemi Awolowo University from 1962-1965 to study pharmacy. He proceeded to study law at the University of Lagos (1984-1986). In 1987, he emerged as the overall best student at the Nigerian Law School. He is the founder and Chairman of Juli Plc, the first indigenously promoted company quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Read Also :  Oath of Pharmacist in Nigeria Nigeria Pharmacy Anthem Lyrics Stanza One We Pharmacist, We’re (are) proud of Pharmacy, We members of the glorious PSN PHAR-MA-CEU-TI-CAL SOCIE-TY of Nigeria As men of Honor...

The difference between the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and the Pharmaceutical society of Nigeria (PSN) have been ongoing for quite some time now. They are not the same and do not perform the same function. Although, both are working together hand in hand to give the pharmacy profession in Nigeria a good name. PSN vs PSN Definition Of PSN And PCN Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) is a professional body for practicing pharmacists in Nigeria and was established in the year 1927 to instill discipline and maintain professional ethics among members of the organization. In 1956, the association was formally incorporated under its Articles of Association and was recognized as a professional society in Nigeria by the Federal government. Read Also:   All about pharmaceutical society of Nigeria (PSN) The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) is a Federal Government parastatal established by Act 91 of 1992 (Cap P17 LFN 2004) charged with the responsibility for regulating and cont...

There are many federal universities in Nigeria. However, very few offer pharmacy programmes. They either award a bachelor of pharmacy (B Pharm) or doctor of pharmacy (pharmD) degree for five or six years respectively. Federal university To run a pharmacy faculty is expensive. Very expensive. That is why it took many federal universities years to roll out the programme. This also applies to state owned universities. And with what is on ground now, only four private universities have been approved in Nigeria. And most of them did not start the program with the founding of the school. However, there are some universities currently running the programme and yet to get accreditation. Approval of the school of pharmacy comes from the national university commission (NUC) and the pharmacists council of Nigeria (PCN). There is temporary and permanent accreditation. With permanent accreditation from both parties, the school can successfully induct graduates into the profession. Read Also:  S...

Pharmacy is a profession that deals with drugs and patients. To become a pharmacist, a person must acquire either a bachelor of pharmacy (B Pharm) or doctor of pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an approved school of pharmacy. University Approval of the school of pharmacy comes from the national university commission (NUC) and the pharmacists council of Nigeria (PCN). There is temporary and permanent accreditation. With permanent accreditation from both parties, the school can successfully induct graduates into the profession. Read Also :  List Of Schools Offering Pharmacy With Postgraduate Courses In Nigeria To run a pharmacy faculty is expensive. Very expensive. That is why it took many federal universities years to roll out the programme. This also applies to state owned universities. And with what is on ground now, only four private universities have been approved in Nigeria. And most of them did not start the program with the founding of the school. However, there are some univers...

Pharmaceutical therapy is the most common medical intervention used to treat the elderly. Aged persons are described in different terminologies such as geriatrics, elderly, older people, senior citizens or seniors. They are usually 65 years and over in developed countries with high life expectancy or 60 years and over in developing economies. As one ages, the health declines and consequently the need for medication increases. Elderly (geriatric) patient Pharmaceutical care should be tailored to each patient based on his or her specific health status. Due to considerable variation from patient to patient, there may be no one “best practice” for treating every patient.The sources of variation include the presence of multiple chronic diseases, the physiological changes that accompany aging, and the wide variation in the properties of drugs used to treat diseases of the elderly. Need For Individualized Pharmaceutical Care In The Elderly Multiple Diseases Comorbidity, or the simultaneous pr...

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are common conditions or situations that lead women to pharmacies for products, advice, or both. By virtue of their training, knowledge, and professional judgement, pharmacists should be well positioned to play a role in the selection and appropriate use of medications by pregnant and lactating women. Such a role is consistent with the responsibilities embodied in the pharmaceutical care concept and with pharmacists' high level of accessibility to patients. Pregnant woman Pharmacist Responsibility Offering Pharmaceutical Care In Pregnant And Breastfeeding Mother Pharmacists have developed skills in pharmacology and pharmacokinetics assessing the bio-availability of drugs identifying possible side effects and contraindications. Professional knowledge is used to establish the safety of medicines in particular situations. When we undertake a pharmaceutical assessment to inform patients of the balance of risk of benefit for herself and her baby of taking a d...