Pharmacy

Counselling Practices of Community Pharmacists on Malaria Treatment

This study assesses counselling Practices of Community Pharmacists on Malaria Treatment. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 263 health workers in community settings. Findings reveal that counselling on dosage completion is inconsistent across pharmacies The study recommends tighter collaboration between orthodox and traditional medicine practitioners

2025 — Undergraduate

Drug Use in Labour Among Patrons of Traditional Birth Attendants

This study investigates drug Use in Labour Among Patrons of Traditional Birth Attendants. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 189 residents in the study area. Findings reveal that unregulated oxytocics are administered in many traditional birth homes The study recommends continuous professional education for pharmacists and health workers

2025 — Undergraduate

Stability of Reconstituted Antibiotic Suspensions Under Tropical Conditions

This study examines stability of Reconstituted Antibiotic Suspensions Under Tropical Conditions. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 226 mothers in Lagos State. Findings reveal that potency declines faster than labelled when stored outside refrigeration The study recommends public enlightenment on rational drug use

2025 — Undergraduate

Misuse of Steroid-Containing Skin Creams Among Youths

This study examines misuse of Steroid-Containing Skin Creams Among Youths. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 284 patients in urban clinics. Findings reveal that bleaching creams with undisclosed steroids are widely used by young women The study recommends stronger regulation of drug outlets and supply chains

2025 — Undergraduate

Prevalence of Counterfeit Drugs in Rural Patent Medicine Stores

This study investigates prevalence of Counterfeit Drugs in Rural Patent Medicine Stores. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 305 residents in the study area. Findings reveal that suspected counterfeit products circulate mainly through unlicensed outlets The study recommends continuous professional education for pharmacists and health workers

2025 — Undergraduate

Awareness and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions Among Health Workers

This study assesses awareness and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions Among Health Workers. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 379 health workers in community settings. Findings reveal that under-reporting of adverse reactions stems from poor awareness of reporting channels The study recommends tighter collaboration between orthodox and traditional medicine practitioners

2025 — Undergraduate

Childhood Immunisation Uptake in Urban Slum Communities

This study assesses childhood Immunisation Uptake in Urban Slum Communities. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 321 residents in the study area. Findings reveal that missed appointments and misinformation drive incomplete immunisation The study recommends continuous professional education for pharmacists and health workers

2025 — Undergraduate

Analgesic Abuse Among Commercial Drivers in Motor Parks

This study examines analgesic Abuse Among Commercial Drivers in Motor Parks. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 342 mothers in Lagos State. Findings reveal that mixing of analgesics with alcohol and stimulants is common among drivers The study recommends public enlightenment on rational drug use

2025 — Undergraduate

Use of Oral Rehydration Salts and Zinc in Childhood Diarrhoea Management

This study assesses use of Oral Rehydration Salts and Zinc in Childhood Diarrhoea Management. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 210 mothers in Lagos State. Findings reveal that combined ORS and zinc use remains low despite high awareness The study recommends public enlightenment on rational drug use

2025 — Undergraduate

Deworming Practices Among Mothers of Under-Five Children

This study assesses deworming Practices Among Mothers of Under-Five Children. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 152 patients in urban clinics. Findings reveal that periodic deworming is irregular and poorly linked to antenatal visits The study recommends stronger regulation of drug outlets and supply chains

2025 — Undergraduate

Assessment of Drug Storage Practices in Community Pharmacies

This study assesses assessment of Drug Storage Practices in Community Pharmacies. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 157 residents in the study area. Findings reveal that many community pharmacies store temperature-sensitive drugs under poor conditions The study recommends continuous professional education for pharmacists and health workers

2025 — Undergraduate

Insulin Storage Practices Among Diabetic Patients in Urban Clinics

This study examines insulin Storage Practices Among Diabetic Patients in Urban Clinics. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 173 residents in the study area. Findings reveal that erratic power supply undermines cold-chain storage of insulin at home The study recommends continuous professional education for pharmacists and health workers

2025 — Undergraduate

Quality Assessment of Paracetamol Tablets Sold in Open Markets

This study examines quality Assessment of Paracetamol Tablets Sold in Open Markets. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 231 health workers in community settings. Findings reveal that a fraction of sampled tablets fail content uniformity tests The study recommends tighter collaboration between orthodox and traditional medicine practitioners

2025 — Undergraduate

Antimicrobial Activity of Bitter Leaf Extracts Against Skin Pathogens

This study investigates antimicrobial Activity of Bitter Leaf Extracts Against Skin Pathogens. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 136 patients in urban clinics. Findings reveal that bitter leaf extracts show promising activity against common skin pathogens The study recommends stronger regulation of drug outlets and supply chains

2025 — Undergraduate

Phytochemical Analysis of Neem Bark for Antimicrobial Compounds

This study examines phytochemical Analysis of Neem Bark for Antimicrobial Compounds. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 395 health workers in community settings. Findings reveal that neem bark contains appreciable quantities of bioactive limonoids The study recommends tighter collaboration between orthodox and traditional medicine practitioners

2025 — Undergraduate

Prescription Errors in a Tertiary Hospital Setting

This study investigates prescription Errors in a Tertiary Hospital Setting. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 358 mothers in Lagos State. Findings reveal that dosing and illegibility errors occur most in emergency prescriptions The study recommends public enlightenment on rational drug use

2025 — Undergraduate

Prevalence of Self-Medication with Antibiotics Among Undergraduates

This study examines prevalence of Self-Medication with Antibiotics Among Undergraduates. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 120 patients in urban clinics. Findings reveal that self-medication with antibiotics is widespread and driven by cost and convenience The study recommends stronger regulation of drug outlets and supply chains

2025 — Undergraduate

Knowledge and Use of Herbal Antimalarials Among Pregnant Women

This study investigates knowledge and Use of Herbal Antimalarials Among Pregnant Women. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 194 mothers in Lagos State. Findings reveal that herbal antimalarial use in pregnancy is common despite safety uncertainties The study recommends public enlightenment on rational drug use

2025 — Undergraduate

Evaluation of Sunscreen Use and Awareness Among Outdoor Workers

This study investigates evaluation of Sunscreen Use and Awareness Among Outdoor Workers. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 247 health workers in community settings. Findings reveal that sunscreen use is rare among outdoor workers despite prolonged sun exposure The study recommends tighter collaboration between orthodox and traditional medicine practitioners

2025 — Undergraduate

Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications Among Outpatients

This study assesses adherence to Antihypertensive Medications Among Outpatients. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 268 patients in urban clinics. Findings reveal that forgetfulness and drug cost are the leading causes of non-adherence The study recommends stronger regulation of drug outlets and supply chains

2025 — Undergraduate