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The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has opposed the Federal Government’s proposed arrangement with Medipool for the procurement and distribution of medicines to public health facilities, warning that handing over the pharmaceutical supply chain to a private company could weaken regulatory oversight and threaten national security. The society said the arrangement could undermine the collaboration between government and regulatory agencies responsible for controlling the distribution of medicines, including the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
Context & Background
✦The PSN President, Ayuba Tanko, stated this at the opening ceremony of the society’s ongoing 99th Annual National Conference, with the theme “IJELE 2026,” held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, Anambra State.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:The PSN President, Ayuba Tanko, stated this at the opening ceremony of the society’s ongoing 99th Annual National Conference, with the theme “IJELE 2026,” held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, Anambra State.2022:However, he said the implementation of the arrangement had generated concerns over its compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, the PCN Act 2022 and the National Health Act 2014.2025:Citing the scale of the counterfeit medicine challenge, he said NAFDAC destroyed fake and substandard products worth about N1.5tn between June 2025 and June 2026 and secured 64 convictions.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has opposed the Federal Government’s proposed arrangement with Medipool for the procurement and distribution of medicines to public health facilities, warning that handing over the pharmaceutical supply chain to a private company could weaken regulatory oversight and threaten national security.
✦The society said the arrangement could undermine the collaboration between government and regulatory agencies responsible for controlling the distribution of medicines, including the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
✦The PSN President, Ayuba Tanko, stated this at the opening ceremony of the society’s ongoing 99th Annual National Conference, with the theme “IJELE 2026,” held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, Anambra State.
Key Facts:2026: The PSN President, Ayuba Tanko, stated this at the opening ceremony of the society’s ongoing 99th Annual National Conference, with the theme “IJELE 2026,” held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, Anambra State.2022: However, he said the implementation of the arrangement had generated concerns over its compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, the PCN Act 2022 and the National Health Act 2014.2025: Citing the scale of the counterfeit medicine challenge, he said NAFDAC destroyed fake and substandard products worth about N1.5tn between June 2025 and June 2026 and secured 64 convictions.2025: He also recalled that regulators sealed 3,027 shops, warehouses and stores during raids at Idumota, Lagos, in February 2025.
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The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has opposed the FG’s plan to use Medipool for drug supply, warning it could weaken oversight and threaten national se
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What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has opposed the Federal Government’s proposed arrangement with Medipool for the procurement and distribution of medicines to public health facilities, warning that handing over the pharmaceutical supply chain to a private company could weaken regulatory oversight and threaten national security.
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The society said the arrangement could undermine the collaboration between government and regulatory agencies responsible for controlling the distribution of medicines, including the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
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The PSN President, Ayuba Tanko, stated this at the opening ceremony of the society’s ongoing 99th Annual National Conference, with the theme “IJELE 2026,” held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, Anambra State.
