Rational drug distribution channels shall be promoted in both public and private sectors. In this regard the following measures shall be enforced by the Federal Government:

i Drug distribution, supply, sale and dispensing shall be under the control and supervision of pharmacists at all levels;

ii Government shall ensure that drug manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing activities are registered as distinct enterprises;

iii The channel for private sector drug distribution shall flow from manufacturers or importers to wholesalers and retailers;

iv Government shall ensure that drug supplies to public health facilities will be based on expressed need and, in the main, shall be from the Central Medical Stores;

v Government shall ensure that all drugs purchased or donated to governments at all levels are channelled through the Central Medical Stores;

vi Government shall establish inventory control systems, including computerisation, in all hospital pharmacies and clinics for effective inventory control. These shall be linked to a central computerised inventory control system in the Central Medical Stores;

vii Adequate security shall be provided for storage areas, and, in particular, for narcotic drugs;

viii Drugs distributed in the country shall, at least, be labelled in English;

ix Government shall create incentives for pharmacists to establish practices in rural areas in order to promote rational drug distribution and use. Professional associations and regulatory bodies involved in health care shall encourage their members to establish professional practices in rural areas to complement government efforts in promoting greater access to and rational use of drugs.