Vol. 59 No. 1 (2025): The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy

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EDITORIAL

The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy is a publication of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria which publishes original research papers, critical reviews, systematic reviews, and short communications in all areas of Pharmacy Practice. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy now has eISSN approved number 9876-5432 obtained from the National Library of Nigeria as was also accepted for indexation in the prestigious Asian Science Scientific index ASCI-Database https://www.ascidatabase.com/masterjournallist.php?v=1388 in addition to being indexed by Google scholar and CrossRef®. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy is pivotal in strengthening the pharmaceutical sector through publishing of timely and innovative research outcomes. This current issue consists of twenty seven (27) original research papers, three (3) review and two (2) short communication papers authored by researchers.

The editorial board would like to express its gratitude to all the authors and reviewers who have contributed to and supported the journal thus far. Please enjoy PSNNJP Volume 59 (1), March/April issue 2025, and stay up to date on journal news by visiting the website.

Kind regards,

Prof. Moses A. Akanmu,

B.Pharm, MSc (Ife); PhD (Tokyo), M.Phil. (Stellenbosch) FNAPharm., FWASP., FPSN
Editor-in-Chief

Published: 2025-05-24

Research Article

  • Emerging Roles of Pharmacists as Independent Prescribers in Nigeria: Lessons from Europe and the Americas

    Lere Baale
    1 - 4
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    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.01

  • Cross-Sectional Survey of Written Medicine Information Use, Health Literacy and Adherence among Hypertensive Patients in Southwest Nigeria

    Oluwatosin C. Adeyemi, Rebecca O. Soremekun, Olubusola A. Olugbake
    05-18
    Views | PDF Downloads : 475 / 196
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.02

  • Evaluation of Pharmacist Interventions on Treatment Outcomes of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Secondary Health Facilities Abuja

    Ruth Feyisayo Ajayi, Abdulkadir Umar Zezi, Jamilu Ya'u, Ernest Magani Wanche
    19-30
    Views | PDF Downloads : 528 / 178
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.03

  • Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptions of Diabetic Patients Towards Covid-19 Infection in Two Healthcare Facilities in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.

    Foluke A. Ayeni, Ebele E. Onwuchuluba, Qazeem O. Oladejo
    31-46
    Views | PDF Downloads : 402 / 153
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.04

  • Assessment of the practice of Hospital Pharmacists in the Rehabilitation of Drug Abuse victims in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria.

    Galadima Isa Hayatu, Abubakar Danraka, Marwan Aliyu Tukur
    47-54
    Views | PDF Downloads : 410 / 183
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.05

  • A Cross-sectional Baseline Survey on Random Blood Glucose (RBG) Screening at World Diabetes Day Commemoration Health Outreach amongst Adult Residents' of Gwagwalada Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria

    Abubakar Mustapha DANRAKA, Zainab Galadima ABUBAKAR, Ruth Feyisayo Ajayi, Hafsat Ahmed Abdullahi, Gabriel Kayode OKEJI
    55-66
    Views | PDF Downloads : 457 / 168
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.06

  • Assessment of the Perception, Readiness and Willingness of Community Pharmacists to Provide Vaccination Services in Edo State.

    Isabel N Aika, Stella F. Usifoh, Allen Iboi, Theophilus Venn, Samuel Iyen, John Abu Dantani, Mike Ighene, Esther Okonmah
    67-76
    Views | PDF Downloads : 464 / 180
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.07

  • Evaluation of the Quality and Performance of Nigeria Health Logistics Management Information System in Anambra State, Nigeria

    Okwuchukwu N. Ojukwu, Sunday O. Nduka, Festus Basden C. Okoye
    77-90
    Views | PDF Downloads : 1345 / 177
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.08

  • The Effect of Logistics Management on the Performance of Small and Medium Pharmaceutical Companies in Southern Nigeria

    Israel Osejie Okoduwa, Emmanuel Edoghogho Imade, Isah Abdulrasheed Jimoh, Ben Jesuorsemwen Enagbonma
    91-99
    Views | PDF Downloads : 463 / 154
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.09

  • Assessment of Timely Uptake of Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine in a Secondary Health Facility in Delta State, Nigeria

    Prince Ochuko Okinedo, Catherine Freeland, Ngozi Roy Maduka, Samuel Okwuchukwu Ilikannu, Ogheneovo Clement Aghoja, Joshua Funsho Eniojukan, Sabastine Edokpayi, Linda Peter-Enyi, Ogheneruemu Gregsonil Idibofu
    100-105
    Views | PDF Downloads : 528 / 199
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.10

  • Phytochemical Analysis of Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Hepato-renal protective effects of Terminalia catappa leaf and seed extracts in BPH-induced prostate in rat's model

    Joel Eghosa Agho, Ofem Effiom Eteng, Enobong Essiet Joe, Justin Atangwho Item, Mbeh Ubana Eteng
    106-117
    Views | PDF Downloads : 462 / 152
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.11

  • Effectiveness and safety of aqueous neem leaf extract versus chlorhexidine mouthwash in post-operative care of dis-impacted third molars: a randomised controlled clinical trial

    Ewere Patience Ofiri, Ekaniyere Benlance Edetanlen, Lawrence O. Igbinosa, Josephine O. Ofeimun
    118-129
    Views | PDF Downloads : 442 / 167
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.12

  • Effect of Lifestyle Modification Intervention on Antimetabolic Syndrome Drug Treatment Requirement of patients with Metabolic-Syndrome- Associated-Disorders at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku Ozalla, Enugu

    Pascal C. Chijioke, Michael T. Okafor, Anthony U. Mbah, Raphael C. Anakwue, Clinton Ide, Queen U. Arinze
    130-141
    Views | PDF Downloads : 429 / 145
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.13

  • In vivo assessment of analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects of combined aqueous crude leaf extract of Senna occidentalis Linn. and Vernonia amygdalina Delile in rodents

    Ngozi Nwaefulu Ogochukwu, Josephine Owolabi Omonkhelin, Aghariagbonse Emokpae Osagie
    142-153
    Views | PDF Downloads : 501 / 205
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.14

  • In vitro Antioxidant and effects of ethanol extract of Syzygium aromaticum on Gastrointestinal smooth muscle

    Elijah Oladapo Oyinloye, Akanji Murtala Abdullahi, Adedeji. Oladoja Farouk, Oyedolapo Alabi Akinyinka, Olufunke Tijani Rasidat, Adewale Sogbade Ibrahim
    154-164
    Views | PDF Downloads : 393 / 152
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.15

  • Hepatoprotective Effect of Ipomoea cairica Leaf Extract against Acetaminophen Hepatotoxic Effect in Rats viz antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities

    Omotayo B. Ilesanmi
    165-175
    Views | PDF Downloads : 402 / 158
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.16

  • In vitro-in vivo correlation as a tool for predicting bioavailability of aspirin liquisolid tablets

    Blessing Ayomide Aremu, Oghenefejiro Albert Isiorho, Zainab Sulaiman, Isaac Ikukpla'si Ozhe, Isa Hayatu Galadima, Danraka Abubakar, Johnson Ajeh Isaac
    176-185
    Views | PDF Downloads : 446 / 145
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.17

  • Developing a solid oral dosage form with antioxidant properties from plantain peel

    Isa Hayatu Galadima, Isaac Ikukpla'si Ozhe, Victory Omomei Alemoh, Danraka Abubakar, Johnson Ajeh Isaac
    186-196
    Views | PDF Downloads : 434 / 163
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.18

  • Quality assessment of some commercial brands of Acyclovir tablet marketed in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.

    Galadima Hayatu Isa, Titus Emmanuel Onugba, Johnson Ajeh Isaac, Danraka Abubakar
    197-203
    Views | PDF Downloads : 485 / 231
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.19

  • Evaluation of Binding Properties of Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm) in Tablet Production

    Ngozi Dorathy Udem, Ihechukwu Uchenna Nwosu, Precious Oluoma Agbasionwe, Michael Umale Adikwu
    204-215
    Views | PDF Downloads : 389 / 142
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.20

  • Development of a Colorimetric Method for Determination of Piroxicam in Pharmaceutical Formulation Based on Charge Transfer Complex Formation Using Picric Acid

    Ukpe Ajima, Adetunji Alakija, Bongdap Nanzing, Onah O. Johnson, Jane David, O. John Ehoche
    216-227
    Views | PDF Downloads : 404 / 146
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.21

  • Phytochemical Profiling, Cytotoxicity, and Antimicrobial Activities of Gum Extracts from the Stem Bark of Eucalyptus globulus

    Muritala Salawu Kayode, Abiodun Shittu, Ngaitad Njinga Stanislaus, Shittu Olalere
    238-228
    Views | PDF Downloads : 455 / 153
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.22

  • Stable High-Loading of All-trans Retinoic Acid in Nanoliposomes Achieved Through Optimized pH and Antioxidant Incorporation

    Babatunde A. Adeagbo, Kahn Aaron, Oluseye O Bolaji, Christopher B. Fox
    239-251
    Views | PDF Downloads : 405 / 131
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.23

  • Synthesis of Polymer Conjugates of Efavirenz, Tenofovir and Dolutegravir

    Johnson O. Ogira, P. O. Odumosu, J. O. Onah
    252-263
    Views | PDF Downloads : 360 / 139
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.24

  • Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of ESβL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in School Children: A Study in Abakaliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Thaddaeus O. Ariom, Emmanuel A. Nwakaeze, Iyabode A. Kehinde, Williams E. Ike, Nkechinyere D. Ariom
    264-272
    Views | PDF Downloads : 424 / 146
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.25

  • Antibacterial Spectrum of Aspartic Acid Complexes

    Ezekiel Olugbenga Akinkunmi, Temitayo Aiyelabola, Florence O. Akinwumi, Opeyemi Jelilat Adeoje
    273-278
    Views | PDF Downloads : 363 / 110
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.26

  • Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Methanol Extracts of three Selected Lower Plants Against Wound Pathogens

    Osungunna Michael Oluwole, Odediran Samuel Akintunde, Bamgboye Rachael Adebola, Akinwumi Florence Olubunmi, Onifade Deborah Ifeoluwa, Mowobi Dorcas Oluwabusayo, Ojo Deborah Toluwalope, Oluwayomi Rebecca Akosile
    279-290
    Views | PDF Downloads : 418 / 156
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.27

  • Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from urine samples of pregnant women presenting with urinary tract infections with asymptomatic bacteriuria in different hospitals in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

    Eucharia Chinyere Okonkwo, Christian Ugochukwu Ebere, Lilian Ngozi Ogene , Emeka Elom Elom, Ikeokwu Stanley Anyigor, Anayo Joseph Uraku
    291-296
    Views | PDF Downloads : 403 / 142
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.28

Review Article

  • Global Strategies to Strengthen Community Pharmacists in Providing Primary Healthcare Services: Scoping Review

    Ahmad M. Suleiman, Basira Lawal Kankia, Fatima Idris Auwal, Abbas Musa, Urwatu Hassan Balarabe, Jamila Sani, Maryam Bala Muhammad, Abdulwase Ibrahim
    297-308
    Views | PDF Downloads : 466 / 176
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.29

  • Nanotoxicology: Balancing Risks and Opportunities in Nanotechnology

    S. J. Abubakar, I. O. Ishola
    309-315
    Views | PDF Downloads : 335 / 102
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.30

  • Characterization and chemical modification of cellulose from some selected local varieties of Oryza sativa chaff in Northern Nigeria

    Victor Abisoye
    316 - 323
    Views | PDF Downloads : 293 / 150
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.31

Short Communication

  • Enhancing Human Intelligence, Potential, and Purpose through the Appropriate Deployment of Artificial Intelligence

    Prof. Lere Baale
    324 - 326
    Views | PDF Downloads : 376 / 119
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51412/psnnjp.2025.32