NATIONAL POLICY FOR CONTROLLED MEDICINES AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

Abstract

This policy therefore lays the foundation for expanding therapeutic interventions for the care of persons with disease conditions for which controlled medicines and substances may be useful, irrespective of gender, geographic location or financial means. It addresses the challenges of increasing the use of controlled medicines, including training of healthcare workers to meet the health needs of patients. In doing so, Nigeria is addressing the mandate of the International Drug Control Conventions to ensure access to controlled medicines for medical and scientific purposes. Similarly, the development and implementation of this policy is fully in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development3, in particular, SDG 3.8 focusing on increasing access to essential medicines.