• Towards self-Sufficiency in Pharmaceuticals 

  ALFA, John (ABUJA NEWSDAY, 1990-08-15)

  Most of our Pharmaceutical manufacturing agencies are yet to be 'original' in terms of finished products and this flaw has turned our nation into a dumping ground for fake and adulterated drugs.
• MENACE OF FAKE AND COUNTERFEIT DRUGS 

  ALFA, John (NEW NIGERIA, 1990-01-30)

  A final year student of Agricultural extension was in heat of preparation for sessional examinations when a bout of fever unexpectedly unnerved him. Throughout the night he shivered ceaselessly like a hunch of seed being ...
• Development and Evaluation of PEG-Gelatin-Based Microparticles to Enhance the Oral Delivery of Insulin 

  ALFA, John (NITIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE, 2024-06-05)

  Background: Diabetes mellitus is a global disease identified by hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Objective: The main objective of this research was to evaluate the ability of ...
• Drug-Excipient Compatibility: Preformulation Study with New Grades of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Potential Non-Woody Sources, Sor- ghum and Andropogon 

  ALFA, John (Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, 2022-10-17)

  Compatibility of Sorghum and Andropogon Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) with acetaminophen, ascorbic acid and metronidazole was examined using FTIR. Tablet characteristics of the binary blends were studied. Drug-excipient ...
• Knowledge and practice of pharmaceutical care among hospital pharmacists in Abuja 

  ALFA, John (International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2016-04)

  Pharmaceutical care refers to the provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes aimed at improving a patient’s quality of life Pharmaceutical care therefore serves as a means of achieving ...
• Antibiotics prescribing pattern for respiratory tract infections: findings from a secondary healthcare facility in Abuja 

  ALFA, John (International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2015-04)

  Rational use of medicines is a concept developed to facilitate the provision of safe medicines and quality healthcare. Key elements include rational prescribing, dispensing and use of medicines. Understanding prescribing ...
• Ebola virus disease: understanding how relevant health information is disseminated in Nigeria 

  ALFA, John (International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2015-04)

  The high mortality rate and rapid spread associated with the Ebola virus disease (Ebola) justify its classification as an international health emergency. This is in addition to the fact that currently, no cure exists for ...
• Application of Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose in the formulation of Metronidazole Tablets 

  ALFA, John (Pharmaceutical Technology Conference Liverpool, 2001)

  The influence of Silicified Microcystalline Cellulose on the powder, compaction and tableting properties of metronidazole was investigated. The study employed a medium grade of Silicifed Microcystalline Cellulose, commercially ...
• Isolation and Physiotechnical Properties of Grades of Cellulose Derived from a Novel Source, Sorghum bicolor 

  ALFA, John (Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, 2000)

  Sodium hydroxide de-lignified cc-Cellulose obtained from Sorphum bicolor was modified to the microcrystalline form by appropriate treatment with a mineral acid. The grades of cellulose were subejcted to preliminary ...
• Herbal Drug Development from Traditional Formulations: Refocusing Pharmaceutics and Posology for Accelerated Validation 

  ALFA, John (British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2014)

  Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that the toxicity data of a traditional medicine (TM) product that has been in use for 20 years or more without untoward effects should be determined, as the first ...
• Diversity, Utility, Analytical Methods and Use Implications of Aroma-active Compounds from Select Angiosperm Families 

  ALFA, John (European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2014)

  An “aroma-active compound” (AAC) has a “flavor”- ie: a “distinct taste and odor”. An example is menthol. All aromatic plants (APs), including some medicinal plants, such as Menthaxpiperita (Family Lamiaceae), produce a ...
• Design of a New Compressible Metronidazole Powder: Co-precipitation with Ovalbumin 

  ALFA, John (Journal of Phytomedicine and Therapeutics, 2001)

  Metronidazole powder was co-precipitated with egg albumin solution al concentrations of IO to 40 % w/v. The batch treated with 15 % of the ovalbumin was compared with metronidazole granulated with starch. Brittle Fracture ...
• Cissus Stem Gumas Potential Dispersantin Pharmaceutical Liquid Systems Suspending and Emulsifying Properties 

  ALFA, John (Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico, 2001)

  The emulsifying and suspending properties of a new gum derived from the stem of cissus rufescence family Amphelidaceae were studied. Stability of the liquid paraffin emulsions prepared using this mucilaginous substance was ...
• Cissus stem gum as potential dispersant in pharmaceutical liquid systems: rheological characterization 

  ALFA, John (Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico, 2001)

  A Co-axial viscometer, the Haake-Rotovisco, was used studying the rheological behaviour of aqueous dispersion of cissus stem gum. At concentrations of 4% w/v and above, the mucilage is both pseudoplastic and thixotropic. ...
• Factors Influencing Access to Medicines in Nigeria: Views and Experiences of Residents of the Federal Capital Territory 

  ALFA, John (VALUE IN HEALT H, 2016)

  Access to medicines for Nigerians remains a critical factor influencing national healthcare. Currently, life expectancy at birth is under 60 years and is representative of other poor health indices. This indicates urgent ...
• EFFECT OF HEALTH SECTOR FUNDING ON IMMUNIZATION SERVICES: FINDINGS FROM NIGERIA’S FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY 

  ALFA, John (VALUE IN HEALT H, 2016)

  Nigeria like other developing countries adopts routine immunization as a strategy to reduce the burden of preventable diseases but evidence suggests that coverage is inadequate. Adequate healthcare funding can improve the ...
• Effect of Lubricants on Flow Properties and Tablet Strength of Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose 

  ALFA, John (FABAD Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008)

  The effects of magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and talc as lubricants on some powder and tablet properties of silicified microcrystalline cellulose (SMCC) were studied. Single and binary blends of talc, ...
• Plant Residue Extracted Microcrystalline Cellulose in Tablet Technology 

  ALFA, John (LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2018-04)

  Processes that are environmentally friendly, energy and resource renewable continue to attract promotion. Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is largely derived from wood pulp and cotton linters. The wood source comes with ...
• Bioequivalence Assay of Different Brands of Ciprofloxacin 

  ALFA, John (The Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia, 2023-08-14)

  B a c k g r o u n d a n d O b j e c t i v e s : Ciprofloxacin is among the three most popularly prescribed antibiotics in Nigeria with plethora of brands and branded generics, some of which are of questionable integrity. ...
• MOSQUITO REPELLANTPROPENSITY OF LEMONGRASS EMUGEL 

  ALFA, John (Om Sterling Global University, 2024-03-30)

  Background: The use of mosquito repellants seats amongst the strategies for malaria eradication program but the predominantly available ones are synthetic with some risk of toxicity or side effects. This investigation is ...

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