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Top 10 Fast-Moving Essential Medicines for Community Pharmacies

August 6, 2025

Top 10 Fast-Moving Essential Medicines for Community Pharmacies

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Radease Team

Radease Team

In Nigeria’s fast-paced healthcare environment, community pharmacies are on the frontlines  offering first contact care for most people. Stocking the right medications isn’t just about healthcare, it’s about meeting demand and staying competitive.

Here are the top 10 essential medicines that every community pharmacy should prioritize:

Felvin – A strong pain reliever used for headaches, body pain, and joint inflammation.

Tetracycline – A broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like acne, STIs, and respiratory infections.

Kiss Condom – A barrier method contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy and protect against STIs.

Neofylin Syrup – A bronchodilator syrup used for managing asthma and breathing difficulties.

Babyrex Baby Mixture – A paediatric syrup used for treating cough, catarrh, and cold symptoms in babies.

Tutolin Expectorant – A cough syrup that helps loosen mucus and clears chest congestion.

M & B Paracetamol – Widely used for pain relief and fever reduction; a trusted household brand.

Ibuprofen – A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treating pain, inflammation, and fever.

Albendazole – An anthelmintic used for deworming and treating intestinal parasite infections.

Amatem Forte – An artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) used for the effective treatment of malaria.

Stocking these medicines consistently means fewer missed sales and more loyal customers. Need help with procurement? Radease helps pharmacies restock smarter, faster, and more reliably.

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