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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...

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 ...