The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has arrested seven vendors and sealed 100 pharmaceutical premises in Gombe State for various regulatory violations.
Dr Suleiman Chiroma, Head of Enforcement at PCN, made this known while addressing news men in Gombe .
He explained that the arrested vendors had unlawfully broken the official PCN seals placed on their premises and would be subjected to thorough investigation and prosecution at the Federal High Court.
According to Dr Suleiman Chiroma, the enforcement team inspected a total of 144 pharmaceutical premises across the state, out of which 100 were found to be non-compliant and subsequently sealed.
He added that the premises of the arrested vendors were resealed to prevent further illegal operations.
Dr Suleiman Chiroma reaffirmed PCN’s commitment to ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations in Nigeria.
He emphasised that the council would take all necessary measures to implement the National Drug Distribution Guidelines, aimed at sanitising the drug distribution system and curbing the sale of unregulated and substandard medicines.
He urged pharmacy operators in the state to adhere to regulatory standards by ensuring proper licensing and compliance with pharmaceutical laws to avoid legal consequences.
HUDU SHEHU
