African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2288

Full Length Research Paper

Knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacists in relation to cholesterol screening in Delta State, Nigeria

Adje, U. D.
  • Adje, U. D.
  • Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
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Arute, E. J.
  • Arute, E. J.
  • Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
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Adarighofua, M. I.
  • Adarighofua, M. I.
  • Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 August 2017
  •  Accepted: 21 August 2017
  •  Published: 29 September 2017

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