Pharmacy Council of Nigeria

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) is a federal regulatory agency established under the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act 2022. It oversees pharmacy education, training and practice across Nigeria, including the work of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and Patent and Proprietary Medicines Vendors. Its mission is to promote excellence in professional education and training while supporting safe, effective and quality pharmaceutical care through monitoring, inspection and enforcement.

PCN provides services and resources for practitioners, students, institutions and the public. These include practitioner registration and licensing, annual licence registration, premises verification, pharmacist status checks, and information on pre-registration and competency examinations. The Council also publishes regulations and standards, accredits pharmacy education and internship locations, and supports mandatory continuing professional development. Its website offers guidance, news, publications and access to online registration and payment services. PCN also promotes research and development in pharmacy and works with stakeholders to strengthen professional standards and healthcare delivery.