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New Pharma President Urges Stronger Fake Drug Laws

3/4/2025

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In Nigeria, Pharm. Ibrahim Tanko Ayuba, the newly elected president of the Pharmaceutical Society, is calling on the National Assembly to strengthen the Fake Drug Act. With over half of the drugs in circulation being counterfeit or substandard, he emphasizes the urgent need for reforms to safeguard public health and restore confidence in the healthcare system.

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In Nigeria, Pharm. Ibrahim Tanko Ayuba, the newly elected president of the Pharmaceutical Society, is calling on the National Assembly to strengthen the Fake Drug Act. With over half of the drugs in circulation being counterfeit or substandard, he emphasizes the urgent need for reforms to safeguard public health and restore confidence in the healthcare system.