Open drug market and the failure of government to stop the markets in low-income countries such as Nigeria is another reason. A very strong association has been established between drug abuse and the commission of crimes such as armed robbery, raping, kidnapping, and the like. Through this mechanism, there will be restriction of prescription of medicines, especially controlled medicines, to the practitioners who are recognised by law to do so. We must close open drug markets, which service unrestricted access to controlled medicines and diversion of same for illicit use. On another hand, enhancement of tracing and tracking of controlled medicines within the value chain cannot be overemphasised.

Source: The Guardian July 11, 2021 04:30 UTC