Nigeria - 2003 - Health

National Drug Policy(Revision)

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

The National Drug Policy of 2005 focuses on stimulating local production of essential drugs by Nigerian pharmaceutical companies. The policy hopes to achieve adequate supply and rational use of drugs. It also emphasized the promotion of herbal remedies and development of raw materials for local production. In addition, this document outlines the roles of the various levels of government towards implementing this policy.

Process Flow

Federal Ministry of Health ⬤

World Health Organization ⬤

Federal Executive Council ⬤

Contacts

Approver

Osagie Ehanire

Honourable Minister

Ministry of Health

Contributor

n/a

World Health Organization

Approver

Muhammadu Buhari

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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January 2022

The National Drug Policy of 2005 focuses on stimulating local production of essential drugs by Nigerian pharmaceutical companies. The policy hopes to achieve adequate supply and rational use of drugs. It also emphasized the promotion of herbal remedies and development of raw materials for local production. In addition, this document outlines the roles of the various levels of government towards implementing this policy.

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