Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Ibadan, Dr Olufunke Dorothy Akin-Ajani, has called for renewed attention to extemporaneous compounding by community pharmacists, warning that persistent gaps in drug formulations for vulnerable populations continue to compromise patient care in Nigeria.
Speaking on the sidelines of an extemporaneous compounding masterclass at the 2026 annual summit of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria in Oyo State, Akin-Ajani said compounding remains a core professional responsibility that is increasingly being neglected due to weak regulatory guidance.
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She noted that many Nigerian pharmacists are hesitant to engage in extemporaneous preparations because of legal uncertainties surrounding the practice, despite a growing global shift towards compounding as a means of bridging gaps left by mass-produced medicines.
“Unlike industrially manufactured medicines, compounded preparations do not always have comprehensive stability and safety documentation.
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