Apply In-Person:

1. To renew Pharmacist License in person, the applicant has to make an application to the Director of Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN). The address and contact details of the office can be found in the below Link.
2. Visit the office and obtain an application form for renewing Pharmacist License from the relevant department.
3. Complete the form with appropriate information under relevant sections. The application form should be self attested by the applicant.
4. After filling the application form, make sure that you attached all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office. Make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials.
6. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded to relevant authorities for examination and verification processes.
7. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the renewed license.
8. When the fresh license is ready to be collected, the applicant will receive a notification from the office through email or phone call regarding the collection and the applicant can collect them by any applicable means.

• Completed application form
• Copy of Pharmacist License
• Proof of license utility
• Proof of required fees payment
• Copy of Qualification documents
• Incorporation certificate

Pharmacists Council of Nigeria - Head Office,
Plot 7/9 Industrial Layout, Idu,
P.M.B. 415 Garki,
Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: +234 704 453 3099 / +234 806 605 5429
Tel: Tel: 08079792616
Email:.info@pcn.gov.ng
Website :Link

• Any registered Pharmacist in Nigeria, who holds a valid license, can apply for renewal.

• Fee for this procedure can be paid as per the authority’s request.

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• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections.
• Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.

• Applicant name and email address
• License number
• Phone number
• Identification number(s)
• Incorporation details
• Contact details
• Email address
• Banking particulars

• Every registered Pharmacist in Nigeria must renew their license with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), every time after its license period expires.

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