The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), has sealed 178 drug stores in Rivers State for allegedly dispensing fake drugs and selling medicines above the approved list for patent medicine vendors and non-registration with the Council.

The seal-off came after the inspection and enforcement exercise was carried out by the council in keeping with their responsibility of regulating and controlling the practice of pharmacy in Nigeria.

The PCN Director and Head of Department Inspection and Monitoring, Anthonia Aruya, told Journalists that public health and safety must be taken seriously.

She also called on members of the public to be mindful of where they buy drugs and the condition of the medicines.