African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2284

Full Length Research Paper

Microbial and physical evaluation of selected cough syrups sold at peripheral drug outlets in Bushenyi District, South Western Uganda

Johnmary Matovu
  • Johnmary Matovu
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University, Western Campus, P. O. Box 71, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda.
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Mark Gonahasa
  • Mark Gonahasa
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University, Western Campus, P. O. Box 71, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda.
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Edson Ireeta Munanura
  • Edson Ireeta Munanura
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University, Western Campus, P. O. Box 71, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda.
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Ibrahim Ntulume
  • Ibrahim Ntulume
  • Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, P. O. Box 71, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda.
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Jonans Tusiimire
  • Jonans Tusiimire
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University, Western Campus, P. O. Box 71, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 16 September 2020
  •  Accepted: 28 October 2020
  •  Published: 31 August 2023

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