Govt plans to modernize pharmacy education, regulation
MG News | January 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM GMT+05:00
January 12, 2026 (MLN): The Government of Pakistan is set to review and modernize the Pharmacy Act, while digitalizing the operations of the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, aiming to align pharmacy education and regulation with international standards.
Federal Minister for National Health Services,
Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, held discussions on reforms
in pharmacy education, professional training, and regulatory oversight.
The discussions involved the Drug Regulatory Authority of
Pakistan (DRAP), including the Director General (Health) and the Director of
Pharmacy Services, according to the press release.
The Minister directed the formation of a high-level
technical committee to examine the existing legal framework and propose
amendments to the Pharmacy Act.
The review aims to ensure pharmacy graduates are trained
to meet both national and global healthcare needs, maintain the quality of
medicines, enhance patient safety, and uphold professional competence.
In parallel, the Minister instructed the President of the Pharmacy Council to fully digitalize all council functions, a move expected to improve transparency, efficiency, and institutional effectiveness across Pakistan’s pharmacy sector.
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