Prof. Bolajoko Aina
Specialization: Pharmacy Practice And Public Health Pharmacy
Personal Statement
I am an advanced career researcher. My ultimate goal is to translate research into improvement in pharmacy practice and quality of life of patients and clients
Education / Training
| Institution | Degree | Completion Date | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obafemi Awolowo University | BPharm | 1982 | Pharmacy |
| Obafemi Awolowo University | M.Sc | 1985 | Pharmaceutics |
| University of Lagos | PhD | 2005 | Clinical Pharmacy |
| University of Lagos | M.Sc | 2008 | Public Health |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Acting Head of Department
- Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy
- Fellow West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (FPCPharm) 2015
- Fellow of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (FPSN) 2018
- Fellow Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (FNAPharm) 2021
- Fellow Nigerian Association of Foreign Trained Pharmacists (FNAFTraPh) 2024
- Peer reviewer for American Public Health Association.
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
- Ayeni FA, Samuel OD and Aina BA. Impact of Pharmacist-Based Educational Intervention on the Knowledge of Patients with Combined Tuberculosis and Diabetes Mellitus (TBDM) In Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Basic and Social Pharmacy Research, 2025;1(1):36-48 ISSN: 2705-3245
- Aina, B. A., Ismail, F. B., Adediran, O. E., Sheba, O. O., & Fasoyin, M. O. (2024). The importance of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in the mitigation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). West African Journal of Pharmacy, 35(2),1-10. https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.349
- Aiyegbajeje KJ, Aina BA, Soremekun RO and Olugbake OA (2024). Pharmaceutical authentication in Nigeria: importers and manufacturers’ perspectives on mobile authentication services. West African Journal of Pharmacy, 35(2), 31- 40. https://doi.org/10.60787/wajp.vol35no2.353
- Ogbo PU, Aina BA, Soremekun RO. Barriers to acute management of diarrhea in the home setting: An explorative study of under-five caregivers in southwestern Nigeria. Am J Pharmacother Pharm Sci 2023;018. doi: 10.25259/AJPPS_2023_018
- Foluke Adenike AYENI*, Yewande Patricia AMBEKE, Bolajoko Ajoke AINA(2023) Drug Related Problems in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Tuberculosis: A Prospective Study. IUO J Pharm Sci, volume 2, no. 1, pp, 001-012 (September 2023). ISSN (online): 2992-5746
Significant Contributions to Knowledge of my Publications
- Identification of gaps in pharmacy practice.
- Educational interventions improved practice.
- Identification of irrational use of medicines in hospitals and community.
- Educational interventions improved rational use and this was sustained over one year.
- Identification of areas in which pharmacists can contribute to health promotion and their willingness to be involved.
- Identified risk behaviours among pharmacy and medical students.
- Management of some disease conditions.
- Identification and resolving drug related problems.
- Identifying and addressing public health issues
Collaborations/ Networks
Martins Emeje Director General/Chief Executive · Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA)
