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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). Th...

In 1990, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMH) published the first edition of the Approved Patent Medicines List for Patent Medicines Shops in the country, and in 1994 the second edition (2nd Edition) was published.  This is an updated list of Patent Medicines approved for stock and sale in licenced Patent Medicines Shops throughout Nigeria. It is prepared with generic names. It has been prepared in line with the National Drug Policy for Nigeria, the Essential Drugs List (Fourth Revision 2003) and in accordance with the provisions of the Poisons and Pharmacy Act Cap 152 of 1958. Read Also:   Community Pharmacist daily lifestyle All Patent Medicines Vendors are to note that Patent Medicines are to be sold in the original packs, boxes, strips, foils, bottles, vessels, packets or covers under which they are packed by the manufacturers. They are to be sold only in small packs, sizes or units not exceeding 100's in the case of tablets/capsules. In the case of oral liquid preparation...