Journal of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Science

In ethno-medicinal practice in the South-western part of Nigeria, the rhizome of Anchomanes difformis is claimed to be effective in the management of mental illness. This study determined the antidepressant effects of hydro-alcoholic extract and fractions of Anchomanes difformis rhizome and the likely mechanisms of action of the extract and the most active... Continue here

Locally made drugs are an important policy way of reducing out-of-pocket expenditure on medicines. Therefore, negative perceptions of their quality affect utilization and raise issues of confidence and trust in medicines and health services. This study examines the perception of healthcare professionals to locally made drugs in relation to their understanding and... Continue here