Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3818

Full Length Research Paper

Herbal medicine development and compliance to regulatory guidelines in Imo State Nigeria

Adigwe P. Obi
  • Adigwe P. Obi
  • National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu, 900001, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Builders F. Philip
  • Builders F. Philip
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu, 900001, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Ibekwe, N. Nneka
  • Ibekwe, N. Nneka
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Quality Control, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu, 900001, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Onavbavba Godspower
  • Onavbavba Godspower
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu, 900001, Abuja, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 June 2021
  •  Accepted: 20 September 2021
  •  Published: 30 April 2022

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