Source drug raw materials in Nigeria, FG urges pharmacists
The Federal Government has urged local pharmaceutical manufacturers to look inward for pharmaceutical raw materials.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire made the call during the official inauguration of the board of Pharmacists Council of Nigeria recently.
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