E-DRUG: Laws governing pharmacy practice in developing countries (2)
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Dear Mr. Azahar Hussain,
Pharmacy practice in India is being regulated by following two legislations-
1.. Pharmacy Act -Find at http://www.pci.nic.in
2.. Drugs and Cosmetics Act & Drugs and Cosmetics Rules - Find at http://cdsco.nic.in/
Thanks.
Dr. Subhash C. Mandal
Vice President
IPA-Bengal Branch
Kolkata
India
"Dr. Subhash C Mandal" <pharmid@vsnl.net>
E-drug: Laws governing pharmacy practice in developing countries
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Dear Azahar Hussain,
In Tanzania we have pharmacy act,2002 which establishes pharmacy
council to regulate pharmacy practice. Furthermore, we have food, drugs
and cosmetics act 2003 which establishes tanzania food and drugs
authority to regulate quality, and safety of medicines. You can visit
www.tfda.or.tz
Regards,
Mwemezi Ngemera, MA Health Mgt, Planning & Policy; BPharm
As. ADDO* Coordinator
Tanzania Food & Drugs Authority
Ministry of Health & Social Welfare
Dar es salaam
Tel +255 713 134030
*ADDO = Accredited Drugs Dispensing Outlets ( a National Public
Private Partnership Program aimed at improving access to quality
medicines and pharmaceutical services in rural and peri-urban areas)