An analysis of pharmacy workforce capacity in Nigeria.
Aniekan EkpenyongArit UdohEneyi KpokiriIan BatesPublished in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2018)
The data indicate ongoing deficits in availability and supply of pharmacists in the country with widespread variance in distribution observed across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The findings suggest that observed deficits are not solely related to out-migration and highlights the need for policies that will promote increased within-country availability, equitable distribution and retention, especially in the underserved regions of North East and North West of Nigeria.