The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is dedicated to delivering comprehensive healthcare services aligned with government policies and strategic plans. Our mission encompasses preventive, curative, promotive, and rehabilitative aspects of healthcare. In addition to managing the State’s health training institutions and fostering health workforce development, we are committed to guaranteeing the accessibility of vital medicines and medical supplies.
Our role extends to the vigilant regulation of private health establishments, ensuring strict adherence to both State and National policies by maintaining a watchful eye on the healthcare landscape, we strive to create a healthcare ecosystem that prioritizes quality, accessibility, and conformity with established standards.
Functions of the Department
Coordinating the implementation of pharmaceutical care in all public health facilities in the State.
Coordinating and evaluating the procurement, supply chain and Logistics management of programs such as DRF, FMCH, TB/HIV, Malaria, Family planning, Nutrition and vaccines for immunization in both state public and private facilities.
Coordinating Intern Pharmacists training in collaboration with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN).
Coordinating the State Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods in collaboration with Federal Regulatory Agencies like NAFDAC.
Coordinating the activities and practice of herbal/ traditional medicine and other related drug control committees.
Coordinating the Logistics activities of Public Health Programmes across Supply Chain functions.
Coordinating the registration and regulation of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmaceutical premises, and patent proprietary medicines shops in conjunction with the PCN.