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: 2286

Full Length Research Paper

Securing the pharmaceutical supply chain: A study of the use of Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) among the Nigerian populace utilizing antimalarials

Justine, Aisagbonhi
  • Justine, Aisagbonhi
  • West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists 6, Taylor Drive, Medical Compound, P. M. B 2023, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Ilomuanya, Margaret O.
  • Ilomuanya, Margaret O.
  • Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy. University of Lagos, P. M. B 12003 Lagos, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 31 August 2016
  •  Accepted: 22 September 2016
  •  Published: 22 October 2016

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