We welcome you to this Society! We are delighted to invite you into a dedicated community of clinical specialists, researchers, and industry partners committed to advancing clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.
Membership Categories
Full Members
Medically qualified persons (MBBS/MBChB, BDS or equivalent) holding Postgraduate Fellowships of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Physicians (or recognised international equivalents) in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, or other clinical specialists with postgraduate qualifications (PhD/MPhil) in Pharmacology and demonstrated research/training involvement. Full membership is lifelong for as long as the member remains active, and carries full voting rights.
Associate Members
Associate members shall comprise of the following categories:
A medically qualified person who is enrolled in the Postgraduate Fellowship Program of either the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West Africa Postgraduate College of Physicians in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics who has passed the membership (intermediate) examinations.
- Medically qualified persons who holds a doctoral degree (PhD) in Pharmacology shall be eligible for associate membership of the society upon show of interest through a former application which shall be considered by the society and given approval if found suitable for admittance into the society. This category shall remain associate members of the society.
- Associate members shall not be entitled to the rights and privileged of full membership as stated in this document including the right to vote or be voted for into executive committee positions.
Honorary Members
Honorary members shall be those elected as a mark of recognition for their contributions to the development and progress of the society.
Such individuals may not necessarily be medical practitioners or scientists.
Corporate Membership
Industries, companies, institutions or similar bodies with an interest in clinical pharmacology, and who support or contribute to the objectives of the society, may be eligible for corporate membership.
How to Apply
- Complete the prescribed application form, supported by two full members in good financial standing
- Applications are reviewed by the Secretary-General and referred to the Membership Committee
- The Membership Committee reports to the Executive Committee, which presents recommended new members to the AGM for ratification
- New members are expected to attend the AGM in person
Member Obligations
- Annual membership dues are payable by 28 February each year (amount reviewed periodically at the AGM)
- Members who default on dues for three consecutive years are suspended until outstanding dues are settled


