Strengthening Oversight of Pharmaceutical Services to Protect Public Health

TLDR

• The government is revising regulations for inspecting accredited drug dispensing outlets (ADDOs) to enhance oversight of pharmaceutical services.
• Dr. Florence Samizi, the Health deputy minister, stated that the review aims to curb the employment of unqualified personnel and misuse of medicines.
• The revised regulations will improve inspection procedures and require all personnel in pharmaceutical services to have recognized qualifications and valid licenses.
• The government is consulting stakeholders, including ADDO facility business owners, to update the 2019 regulations to address emerging challenges in healthcare.
• The proposed changes are expected to strengthen supervision of pharmaceutical outlets and ensure compliance with legal and professional standards.