Functions

The functions of the Authority are stipulated by the Medicines and Allied Substances Act (No. 3) of 2013 are to:

1. Grant Pharmaceuticals Licenses and Marketing Authorisation.
2. Inspect any premises used for the purpose of manufacturing, distribution, sale, importation or exportation of  medicines or allied substances.
3. Regulate and control the manufacture, importation or exportation, distribution, sale of medicines and allied  substances.
4. Regulate and control the advertisement and promotion of medicines and allied substances.
5. Register and regulate Pharmacies, Health Shops and Agro-Veterinary Shops.
6. In consultation with relevant professional bodies to, Establish, Maintain and Develop standards for the operations of Pharmacies, Health Shops, and Ago-Veterinary Shops.

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