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This section focuses on the pharmacist as a manager and team leader. It covers Human Resource Management and the principles of Leadership, Decision making, and Planning (both short and long-term) . Recognizing the high-pressure nature of healthcare, the syllabus also…
This section of the PEP Exam Syllabus covers First Aid and the management of burns
This section deals with the rules and guidelines that standardize practice. Interns are expected to know the National Drug Policy and the Essential Drugs List, which guide rational drug selection at the national level. At the institutional level, knowledge of…
Introduction to Organization & Management Competences Organization & Management Competence domain is System Focused. It acknowledges that pharmacy practice does not occur in a vacuum but within complex organizational structures. Interns are expected to demonstrate the ability to effectively analyze and…
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This section covers direct patient care services outside of prescription filling
You must understand the peculiar characteristics and medication needs of specific vulnerable groups such as
This section addresses the pharmacist’s growth. It mandates an understanding of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and the concept of Life-long learning, ensuring that the pharmacist’s knowledge does not become obsolete . It also covers practical soft skills such as Presentation…
This section focuses on the enforcement of standards. Interns must understand how pharmacy premises are licensed and the Disciplinary Procedures (including sanctions) for pharmacists who err. It also specifies the distinct roles and responsibilities of the Superintendent Pharmacist (who bears…
This section deals with the moral obligations of the pharmacist. It covers the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice, emphasizing concepts like liability, accountability, and professional responsibility . It also introduces Clinical Governance—a framework through which pharmacy…
Introduction to Professional/Personal Management Competences Professional/Personal Management Competences is Practice Focused. It is designed to ensure that the intern understands the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that govern the pharmacy profession in Nigeria. Beyond the laws, it emphasizes the development…
This section introduces the intern to the business aspect of the industry, covering how pharmaceutical products are promoted and sold within the ethical and legal frameworks of the profession.
In the pharmaceutical industry, “if it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen.” Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Interns must understand the role of SOPs in standardizing every task to prevent errors. Yield Reconciliation: A critical calculation used to detect lost materials…
This section deals with the systems that ensure products are consistently produced and controlled to quality standards. QA vs. QC vs. cGMP: Interns must distinguish between Quality Control (testing the product), Quality Assurance (managing the process), and cGMP (the legal…
Introduction to Drug Production & Quality Assurance Competences This competence domain is Product Focused. It is designed to ensure that interns understand the critical processes involved in drug manufacturing and the pivotal role of quality assurance in safeguarding public health.…
This PEP Exam section covers the core mechanics of pharmacy practice—getting the right drug to the right patient safely. it includes the following: Prescription Assessment: You must be able to assess prescriptions for validity, correctness, completeness, and appropriateness regarding the…
This section covers the “business” and logistical side of pharmacy. Interns must understand how drugs are funded and moved through the system. This includes the mechanics of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Drug Revolving Fund (DRF)—a critical…
This is a highly specific and technical section of the public health syllabus. It outlines the Role of Pharmacists in Immunization, moving beyond mere supply to active involvement. Interns must master the Immunization Schedules (knowing which vaccines are given at…
This section forms the legal backbone of the profession. Interns must distinguish between the roles of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) (the regulator of practice), NAFDAC (the regulator of products), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) (the professional…
This section of the PEP exam requires interns to act as a knowledge resource. they should be conversant with: Literature Sources: You must know how to apply primary, secondary, and tertiary literature sources and conduct literature evaluations. Responding to Queries:…
This section of PEP exam syllabus focuses on the administrative and legal aspects of handling drugs. Record Keeping: You must be competent in prescription record keeping, specifically regarding Form K. Stock Management: Appropriately managing stock levels.
This competence domain of PEP exam is Product Focused. It is designed to ensure that interns acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide an effective service for the supply of prescribed medicines, dressings, appliances, and veterinary drugs . The…
This section covers the practical “step-by-step” mechanics of making a drug. Interns are expected to know the unit operations involved in manufacturing both sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals. Weighing & Mixing: The foundational steps of ensuring accurate active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)…
Public Health Pharmacy Competences domain of the PEP Exam shifts the focus from the individual patient to the Population Focus.
Recognizing the prevalence of alternative medicine, the Herbal Pharmacotherapy section of the PEP Exam covers herbal medicines and “naturoceuticals” currently in use. It focuses on their clinical application and Most Importantly, their interactions with food and other preparations.
Medication Safety & Supply Chain Integrity section addresses the protection of the public from medication-related harm. It covers the surveillance of Drug-Induced Diseases and Pharmacovigilance, which involves the detection, assessment, and prevention of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in the population.…
As a Pharmcay intern preparing for the PEP Exam You must master the evidence-based treatment, doses, side effects, and interactions for major infectious diseases.
This section of the PEP Exam Syllabus requires knowledge of pathophysiology, therapeutics, and lifestyle management for chronic conditions including
This section of the PEP Exam Syllabu covers the foundational tools a pharmacist needs to interact with a patient.
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE COMPETENCES is focused on the patient. Interns should learn how to handle patient therapy Properly. It's more than just giving out medicine;
