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.

Current Issue

Vol. 35 No. 2 (2024)

Published: 2024-11-07

Articles

The importance of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in the mitigation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Bolajoko A. Aina, Fatima B. Ismail, Oluwatobiloba E. Adediran, Omolola O. Sheba, Modupe O. Fasoyin (Author)

1 - 10

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.349

Access and affordability of extemporaneously compounded essential medicines in some tertiary health facilities in Nigeria

Dauda A. Dangiwa, Dachen D. Yenwul, Emmanuel A. Adeniji, Maureen Nwafor, Esther M. Hayab, Grace M. Ebuga (Author)

11 - 18

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.351

Assessing attitudes of community pharmacists towards adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive healthcare services in Ghana.

Bridget B. Boahen, Lydia Asante, Mark A. Nortey, Emmanuel K. Ireland (Author)

19 - 30

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.352

Pharmaceutical authentication in Nigeria: importers' and manufacturers' perspectives on mobile authentication services

Kayode J. Aiyegbajeje, Bolajoko A. Aina, Rebecca O. Soremekun, Olubusola A. Olugbake (Author)

31 - 40

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.353

Comparative study of the quality of atorvastatin tablet brands obtained from Lagos, Nigeria

Oyawaluja B. Olaofe, Adepoju-Bello A. Ayinke, Oyawaluja B. Olaofe, Abibu M. Amedat (Author)

41 - 56

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.354

In vivo antimalarial activity of yoyo bitters®, a polyherbal formulation against Plasmodium berghei in Swiss mice

Oluwagbemiga O. Aina, Chimere O. Agomo, Hamidah H. Adekilekun, Kafilat O. Kareem, Celestina O. Okoyenta, Damilare J. Bamgbose (Author)

57 - 65

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.355

Chemotherapeutic potentials of aqueous Securinega virosa leaf extract in benzene-induced leukaemic mice

Oyewole O. Grace, Olooto E. Wasiu, Amballi A. Adebayo, Murtala A. Abdulahi, Aderinola A. Adeyinka, Onayemi A. Adedeji, Achor C. Bangsi (Author)

66 - 77

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.356

Hypoglycemic effect of aqueous leaf extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Ficus exasperata following separate and concurrent administrations

Zainab M. Shanu, Adebusuyi A. Ademisoye, Julius O. Soyinka (Author)

78 - 91

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.357

Effects of selected food dyes on the reproductive system of male albino rats

Blessing Z. Shok, Leritshimwa Amagon, Noel N. Wannang, Kennedy I. Amagon, Ebere E. Okpalaeke, Jurbe G. Gotep, Ishaku L. Elisha (Author)

92 - 100

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.358

Characterization of modified tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) starches: mechanical, compaction and drug release properties

Judith E. Azaka, Sylvester O. Eraga, Matthew I. Arhewoh, Ogbonna Okorie (Author)

101 - 117

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.359

Effects of starch pre-gelatinization on the physicochemical and tableting properties of a co-processed excipient for direct compression

Sylvester O. Eraga, Olubunmi J. Olayemi, Onyinyechi P. Obidiro, Onyinye L. Osemeke, Magnus A. Iwuagwu (Author)

118 - 130

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.360
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