AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

ARI

Acute Respiratory Infection

BI

Bamako Initiative

DRF

Drug Revolving Fund

EDL

Essential Drugs List

FMOH

Federal Ministry of Health

FSP

Family Support Program

GDP

Gross Domestic Product

GMP

Good Manufacturing Practice

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

LGA

Local Government Area

NAFDAC

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control

NDP

National Drug Policy

NGO

Non-Governmental Organisation

NHIS

National Health Insurance Scheme

NIPRD

National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development

NSAIDs

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs

ORS

Oral Rehydration Salts

ORT

Oral Rehydration Therapy

PCN

Pharmacists Council of Nigeria

PHC

Primary Health Care

PPMVL

Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors’ License

PTF

Petroleum Trust Fund

STG

Standard Treatment Guidelines

USD

United States Dollar

WB

World Bank

WBAEDP

World Bank Assisted Essential Drugs Program

WHO

World Health Organisation