NIPRID develops hand sanitizer from local sources
The Director General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development , Dr. Obi Adigwe, has revealed that the institute has developed a pilot hand sanitizer as part of its preparedness to address shortages in supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 virus.
“As part of the preparedness to address shortages in supply chain disruptions, NIPRID went ahead to undertake research on product development activities. Alcohol hand rub which is one of the issues that majority of the citizens had indicated there were shortages and prices were hiked. “Reason why we did this is we are aware that some of these companies have excess capacity, and the companies who have indicated interest in joining the data base are willing to share the excess capacity for contract manufacturing. Among the companies that have indicated interest in joining this data base, are two companies who have WHO certifications”.
“We have begun a profiling and modeling of vital medicines which are sourced from natural plants in Nigeria that may have ability to combat virus like coronavirus; once this is ready, we will be presenting this report. Also, medicine security concept is one that should be taken seriously”.
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