Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

Publisher: Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia
ISSN: 0189-8434; 2635-3555
Country: Nigeria
Language: English
Thematic area: Medicine and Health
Access: Open access

About this journal

The Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (NJPR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to disseminating original research, reviews, and short communications in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics related to drug discovery, development, formulation, quality control, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmaceutical analysis. The journal aims to foster scientific advancement and promote innovation within the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria and beyond.

NJPR's key themes are centered on addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by the pharmaceutical sector in developing countries. The journal prioritizes research focused on local medicinal plants, traditional medicine, drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical analysis techniques, and drug quality assurance. Additionally, it encourages submissions exploring the impact of pharmaceutical research on public health, drug policy, and patient care.

The audience for NJPR comprises researchers, academics, pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, regulatory authorities, and healthcare professionals with a keen interest in pharmaceutical research. The journal provides a platform for researchers to share their findings, engage in scientific discourse, and contribute to the development of evidence-based pharmaceutical practices.

NJPR plays a significant role in shaping the landscape of pharmaceutical research in Nigeria and across Africa. The journal fosters collaboration among researchers and facilitates knowledge dissemination, contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and the improvement of public health. Its impact is reflected in the increasing visibility and recognition of Nigerian pharmaceutical research on the global stage.

Volumes (20 articles)

Volume 19, Issue 1 (2023)

Visible Spectrophotometric Determination of Furosemide in Dosage Forms Following its Hydrolysis and Diazo Coupling with Chromotropic Acid — O.E. Thomas, O.A. Adegoke, B. Taiwo-Ojediran

Volume 18, Issue 2 (2023)

Pharmacy students’ knowledge of psychotropic medicines and their attitude towards providing pharmaceutical care to patients with anxiety in Nigeria — W. Akande-Sholabi, O. E. Bakare, Y. A. Adebisi

Volume 17, Issue 2 (2022)

Impact of a Pharmacist-led Educational Intervention on knowledge of antibiotics among mothers of under-five children attending vaccination clinics in Delta State, Nigeria — U.S. Ahwinahwi, V.U. Odili
Radical Scavenging Activity, Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay and HPLC Analysis of Methanol Extracts of Secamone afzelii — T. Abu, O.O. Ogbole, E.O. Ajaiyeoba

Volume 17, Issue 1 (2021)

Toxicity Study and Anticonvulsant Effect of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Piliostigma thonningii Milne-Redhead (Fabaceae) — J. Yakubu, O.A. Sodipo, F.I. Abdulrahman, V.M. Balami

Volume 16, Issue 2 (2021)

Economic Burden of Tuberculosis Diabetes Co-Morbidity in Tuberculosis Patients Attending Two Chest Clinics in Lagos State — F.A. Ayeni, O.O. Oyetunde, B.A. Aina, H.O. Yarah
Evaluating the Flow and Release Profiles of Ibuprofen Formulations by Increasing the Binder Concentration — B.B. Mohammed, E.J. John, G.T. Abdulsalam, K.P. Bahago
Evaluation of Anticonvulsant Activity of Kochia Scoparia L. Schrad (Amaranthaceae) Volatile Oil — R.O Imade, A.P. Uchendu, A.M. Akhigbemen, M. Abah
The Effect of Moringa Oleifera Methanol Leaves Extracts on Sodium/Potassium (Na+ /K+ ) Atpase in Streptozotocin-Induced Experimental Diabetic Albino Male Rat Models — E.M. Alozie
Chrysophyllum Albidum Accelerates Delayed Gastric Ulcer Healing in Rats Through Oxidative Stress Reversal and Proton Pump Inhibition — A.T. Salami, A. D. Famurewa, T. P Omayone, T. F. Iyiola, S. B. Olaleye
DNA Barcode Authentication and Improvement of Andrographolide Yield in Andrographis paniculata Plant — B. A. Oseni, C. P. Azubuike, O. O. Okubanjo
Evaluation of Pharmacognostic Characteristics of the Leaf of Ageratum houstonianum Mill. Compositae — G. O. Alade, A. Frank, G. S. Uwakwe, O. O. Awotona, K. K. Ajibesin

Volume 16, Issue 1 (2020)

Formulation and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Isopropyl Hand Sanitizer using Co-processed Excipients — O.D. Akin-Ajani, T.O. Ajala, M.A. Ogunnubi
Physicochemical Characterization of <i>Sus scrofa domesticus</i> Fat and a Preliminary Evaluation of its Potential as a Matrix Former in Ibuprofen Granules — C.O. Uzochukwu, S.O. Eraga, F.E. Eichie

Volume 15, Issue 2 (2020)

Economic burden of seizure disorders on medication adherence and treatment outcomes of people with epilepsy in a Tertiary Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria — A.E. Ipingbemi, J.A. Aladeb
Pharmacy students’ proclivity towards entrepreneurship – a sign of future innovation in pharmaceutical care service delivery — S.J. Showande, M.A. Durowaiye

Volume 5, Issue 1 (2010)

Quality control of some brands of chloroquine tablets available in Nigeria — MT Bakare-Odunola, M Garba, L Balat
The effect of <i>Colocynthis citrullus</i> (Cucurbitaceae) seeds on body weight and haematological parameters in albino rats — AA Ambi, EM Abdurrahman, MI Sule, UU Pateh, NDG Ibrahim

Volume 3, Issue 1 (2005)

Protocatechuic acid and saponin mixture from <i>Steganotaenia araliacea</i> stem bark — TE Alemika, GO Onawunmi, TA Olugbade
Stabilised suspending efficiency of Laponite XLG and sodium carboxy methylcellulose blend in the formulation of sulphamerazine suspension — MA Ibrahim, VH Dawes