Since no active drug is entirely free from adverse reactions, the introduction of an adverse drug reaction reporting system is an essential component of a national healthcare delivery system, government shall, therefore, encourage the establishment of adequately equipped pharmacovigilance units nation-wide, to collect, evaluate and disseminate relevant information on adverse drug reactions and poisoning. All drugs shall be regularly monitored with respect to their efficacy, safety, quality as well as adverse reactions to evaluate the need to change the conditions of their continuing registration or withdrawal from the market.

Any drug withdrawn or banned in many countries, due to unacceptable health risks, shall be automatically withdrawn from distribution in Nigeria.