Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has officially launched the National Electronic Pharmacy Policy (NEPP) and its Strategic Implementation Plan in Abuja.
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The initiative is designed to digitize drug sales, improve quality, and enhance access to assured medicines nationwide.
The launch of NEPP marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital health journey, establishing a regulatory framework to formalize online medicine sales, combat counterfeit drugs, and strengthen patient safety.
By ensuring quality-assured access to medicines, enhancing transparency, and modernizing pharmaceutical services, the policy is expected to bring Nigeria’s pharmacy sector into the digital age for improved healthcare delivery.
The policy sets out clear rules for online pharmaceutical services, including safe delivery systems, licensed providers, and accountability, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN).
Officials said the framework will serve as a safeguard against unregulated online drug markets, while also supporting the government’s broader health reforms aimed at expanding access to safe and affordable medicines.
