Health authorities have also decided to take action against illegal medical stores and pharmacies operating in the federal capital. In this connection, the Ministry of National Health Services has issued directives to relevant institutions to ensure compliance with drug-sale regulations and take action against unauthorised medicine outlets.
The letter was issued by Sardar Shabbir Ahmed, Secretary of the Quality Control Board and Senior Drug Inspector at the Islamabad Health Department. It was sent to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) and District Health Officer (DHO).
According to the letter, clinics registered in Islamabad must obtain a valid drug sale licence before selling medicines. Dispensing or selling medicines without the required licence constitutes an offence, while licensed clinics are permitted to sell medicines only within the prescribed limits.
The authorities have directed action against individuals involved in the unauthorised sale of medicines at clinics. Registered doctors have also been instructed to obtain the necessary licences, while distributors have been told not to supply medicines to unauthorised pharmacies operating within clinic premises.
Furthermore, pharmacy services and drug control teams have been directed to ensure effective implementation of the orders and take action against violators.
The department has also called for strict monitoring of registered clinics, medical stores and pharmacies across Islamabad to ensure compliance with the applicable drug-sale regulations.
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