The West African Journal of Pharmacy is an open access quarterly journal allowing free unlimited access to abstract and full-text. The journal is designed to foster multi-displinary research and collaboration among pharmaceutical scientists, practising pharmacists, pharmaceutical industries and the healthcare sector, as well as provide an international forum for the communication and evaluation of data, communication and opinions in pharmacy practice and related disciplines. All manuscripts are subject to rapid peer review on the strict condition that have not been previously published or are under consideration for publication or in press.

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Vol. 36 No. 2 (2025)

Published: 2026-01-27

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One plant, many controversies: Uncovering the cover of marijuana

Une plante, de nombreuses controverses : levée du voiile sur la marijuana

Noel N. Wannang, Olubunmi Aribeana, Henrietta Bakura-Onyeneke, Wosilat Abdulhameed, Nanna G. Mangni (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.406

A survey of medicinal plants used for the therapeutic management of malaria amongst the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria

Etude des plantes médicinales utilisées pour le traitement thérapeutique du paludisme chez les Yoruba du sud-ouest du Nigéria

Olufemi L. Okunye, Bunmi C. Kotun, Olufunke C. Babalola, Joshua S. Ayedun, Brendan C. Iloka , Oluwaseun E. Adewole, Christopher O. Igbokwe, Olabanji J. Daodu, Ajayi P. Omotayo, Ibitoye S. Friday, Ememabasi Precious V-Thompson (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.407

Protective effects of Baicalein against haloperidol and high fructose-induced behavioural changes in mice via stimulation of antioxidant pathways

Effets protecteurs de la baicaléine contre les changements comportementaux induits par l'halopéridol et un taux élevé de fructose chez les souris via la stimulation des voies antioxydantes

Adaeze N. Adebesin, Oluwafemi E. Kale, Ayomide J. Ogunledun, Ibukun G. Odunsami, Funmilayo R. Ogun, Christiana I. Oduwole, Precious E. Ogunlana (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.408

Anti-diabetic effect of Jobelyn® Dietary Supplement on alloxan-induced diabetic rats and molecular docking of its bioactives

Effet antidiabétique du complément alimentaire Jobelyn<sup>®<sup> </sup></sup>sur les rats diabétiques induits par l'alloxane et ancrage moléculaire de ses composés bioactifs

Oghenekevwe M. Rhuada, Patrick I. Madu, Moshood O. Akinleye, Gloria A. Ayoola (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.413

Evaluation of the antispasmodic and toxicity potential of methanol extract of Chromolaena odorata on Ileum muscle in animal models

Évaluation du potentiel antispasmodique et toxique de l'extrait méthanolique de Chromolaena odorata sur le muscle de l'iléon chez des modèles animaux

Adedayo A. Tologbonse, Ngozi A. Onwuka, Hillary E. Otimanam, Amstrong Okah, Mmaduabuchi N. Omeluko, Ejika, I. Abam, Utibeabasi N. Ettang, Archibong A. Michael, Herbert O. C. Mbagwu (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.414

Antimicrobial, biochemical, histopathological analysis and teratogenic investigations of Garcinia kola seed extract on gravid wistar rats pup

Analyse antimicrobienne, biochimique, histopathologique et études tératogènes de l'extrait de graines de Garcinia kola sur ratons gravides de souche Wistar

Cinderella E. Chukwemeka, Idoko S. James-Edwards, Olusegun S. Adetoro, Ayodele B. Fagbohun, Samuel F. lbitoye, Katherine O. Olufolabo, Peter O. Ajayi, DSK Olanrewaju Kehinde (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.415

Hepatorenal indices of toxicity in rats treated with aqueous Khaya senegalensis stem bark extract

Indices hépatorénaux de toxicité chez les rats traités avec un extrait aqueux d'écorce de tige de Khaya senegalensis

Christiana O. Sogbetun, Wasiu E. Olooto, Adebayo A. Amballi, Omobola A. Ogundahunsi, Abdulahi A. Murtala, Holiness A. Olasore, Akinyinka O. Alabi, Oluwatosin O. Soyinka, Aderinola A. Adeyinka (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.412

Tablet formulation of aqueous leaf extract of Annona muricata and its potential in the management of diabetes

Formulation en comprimés d'un extrait aqueux de feuilles d'Annona muricata et son potentiel dans la prise en charge du diabète

Edidiong J. Akpan, Chukwunwike Okeke, Olubunmi J. Olayemi, John Alfa (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.409

Stability issues and quality risks of L-Ascorbic acid tablets in tropical climates: A mixed-methods study of the Nigerian pharmaceutical supply chain

Problèmes de stabilité et risques liés à la qualité des comprimés d'acide L-ascorbique dans les climats tropicaux: une étude à méthodes mixtes sur la chaîne d'approvisionnement pharmaceutique nigériane

Samson A. Omattah, Modupe O. Ologunagba, Patricia U. Ogbo, Chukwuemeka P. Azubuike, Aderonke A. Adepoju-Bello (Author)

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Trend analysis of rational medicine use and WHO indicators compliance at a tertiary referral hospital in Ghana

Analyse des tendances en matière d'utilisation rationnelle des médicaments et de conformité aux indicateurs de l'OMS dans un centre hospitalier universitaire de référence au Ghana

Bridget B. Boahen, Doris A. Nyantakyi, Angela Owusu-Bediako, Augustine Damoah, Kobina Ephraim (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.419

Improving Malaria Case Management: A baseline and endline assessment of community pharmacists and medicine vendors in Nigeria

Amélioration de la prise en charge des cas de paludisme: évaluation initiale et finale des pharmaciens communautaires et des vendeurs de médicaments au Nigéria

Olufunsho Awodele, Nnenna Ogbulafor, Ahmad Njidda, Lilian Oguguo, Hameed Adelabu, Kanini Waita, James Ssekitooleko, Chukwu Okoronkwo, Kawu Issa (Author)

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Adverse drug reactions to Ivermectin and Albendazole following mass drug administrations

Effets indésirables des médicaments à l'ivermectine et à l'albendazole suite à des administrations massives de médicaments

Sahr E. Gbomor, Bolajoko Aina, Thomas O. Abiri, Tamba Buffa, James P. Komeh (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82351/wajp.vol36no2.417
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