The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, officially launched the National Electronic Pharmacy Policy (NEPP) and its Strategic Implementation Plan in Abuja on Monday, 23 December 2025. The initiative aims to digitize drug sales, improve quality, and enhance access to assured medicines nationwide.
The launch of NEPP marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital health journey, establishing a regulatory framework to formalize online medicine sales, combat counterfeit drugs, and strengthen patient safety. By ensuring quality-assured access to medicines, enhancing transparency, and modernizing pharmaceutical services, the policy brings Nigeria’s pharmacy sector into the digital age for better healthcare delivery.
The policy provides clear rules for online pharmaceutical services, including safe delivery systems, licensed providers, and accountability, under the purview of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN).
