Welcome to the official website
Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
Pharmacy practice in Nigeria is overseen by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), a federal agency created by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act 2022. PCN regulates all aspects of pharmacy education, training, and practice, including Pharmacy Technicians and Patent and Proprietary Medicines Vendors (PPMVs).
Pharmacist qualification standards
Pharmacist registration & publication
pharmacists Oath and Code of Ethics
Pharmaceutical inspector appointments
Pharmacy Technician registry
Welcome to the official website of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria. As the Registrar, I am pleased to present this portal as a comprehensive resource for current and aspiring pharmacists, stakeholders, and the general public.
We aim to facilitate your access to essential information, standards, and updates relevant to the practice of pharmacy in Nigeria.
We are committed to upholding excellence in the profession and ensuring the highest standards of practice. Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to serving you.
Our vision is to create an enabling and regulated environment for the provision of quality pharmaceutical services for sustainable health care delivery.
Our Mission is to effectively regulate and control the training and practice of pharmaceutical service providers through the instrumentality of capacity building.
- Diligence
- Friendliness
- Transparency
- Responsiveness
- Accountability
- Etiquette
- Commitment to Professional Service Delivery
PCN is committed to ensuring the provision of sustainable pharmaceutical regulatory services (personnel, premises, and practice) for the well-being of the populace. In achieving this, PCN equips its staff and stakeholders through capacity development and deployment of appropriate technology while providing standards of practice in line with national and international applicable regulations.
We constantly improve our Quality Management System processes to ensure continued relevance, effective use of resources, and stakeholders’ satisfaction. Accordingly, this quality policy statement is:
a. Documented and revised as expedient.
b. Communicated, understood, and applied within PCN.
Latest News & Articles
Keep informed about the latest updates from the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria. Nigeria
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PCN Registrar with Ms Beth Yeager from USP
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Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
Regulatory Activities
Practitioner Training
Our Regulatory obligations empower us to regulate the training of all Pharmacist Workforce in Nigeria.
Practitioner Registration
Our enabling Act empowers us to maintain a register and license all practicing Pharmacist Workforce in Nigeria.
Regulation of Practice
The regulation of the practice of pharmacists in Nigeria is a fundamental area of our enabling Act.
Research & Development
We facilitate and promote Research & Development undertakings in the field of Pharmacy in Nigeria.
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Accredited Institutions
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Pharmacy Practitioners
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Awards Received
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Our Amazing Partner
Discover how our valued partners contribute to advancing pharmacy standards and healthcare excellence in Nigeria.
PCN
Quick Links
Access key resources and essential information quickly through our Quick Links section.
Online Registration
Click here to begin Annual License registration, PPMV, indexing, NPCE examination.
Online Payment
Click here to login to PCN Revenue System
MCPD Online
Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD)
Online Pharmacy
Click here to get a feedback from an online pharmacist.
Verify Pharmacist
Click here to verify your pharmacist status.
Verify Premises
Click here to verify premises status.
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F.A.Q.
Supporting Subheading
Find information on the application process, required documents, and eligibility criteria for obtaining a pharmacy license.
Learn about the steps, documentation, and deadlines needed to renew your pharmacist license.
Get guidance on how to update your contact information or other personal details in the official Pharmacist Register.
Access schedules, registration details, and preparation resources for the National Pharmacists’ Competency Examination (NPCE).
Understand the mandatory continuing education programs and credits needed to maintain your professional license.