Table 1 Rules and regulations governing the retail pharmaceutical sector in Kenya
Legislation/regulation/rule | Main purpose | Front-line enforcers |
|---|---|---|
The Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap 244) | Govern pharmacy profession, and manufacture, supply and use of medicines | Pharmaceutical inspectors |
The Public Health Act | Govern all aspects of public health, including medicines | Public health officers |
The Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act | Ensure safe provision of foods, drugs and chemical substances | Public health officers |
The Local Government Act | Govern local authorities, including licensing local service providers | Local council inspectors |
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act | Control possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances | All types of inspectors (includes public health officers, pharmaceutical inspectors) |
Anti Counterfeit Act | Prevent counterfeiting of medicines and related commodities | All types of inspectors |
Guidelines for Registration of Premises | Outline minimum requirements for issuance of wholesale and retail licenses | Pharmaceutical inspectors |
Guidelines for Good Wholesaling and Retailing Practice | Outline minimum requirements for the daily operation of a retail or wholesale pharmacy | Pharmaceutical inspectors |
Continuous Professional Development points system | Assess practitioners for a minimum score with regard to professional knowledge | Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Training Department |