ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses medical regulation in Nigeria, specifically the regulation of medical practice, pharmaceutical practice, as well as pharmaceutical and health products, including natural health products. It examines of the regulatory models, licensure, certification, and registration. The chapter discusses self-regulation and professional ethics and nature of statutory regulation of healthcare in Nigeria. Incorporated into this discussion is an overview of the regulation of alternative and indigenous health professions. The chapter provides a précis of judicial regulation through the courts. It highlights the importance of effective implementation of regulatory laws and policies if the country is to successfully address the high incidence of medical injuries and malpractice in healthcare delivery across the health professions. The Agency applies less stringent standards to the assessment of most Natural Health Products (NHPs) than those applied to substances classified as drugs. The pressing task for stakeholders in health in Nigeria is to strengthen policy implementation, litigations without cannot protect public health and safety.
