In a recent crackdown spanning from September to November, the Pharmacy Council took decisive action by shutting down over 100 pharmaceutical shops.
Citing various offenses including illegal operations and incorrect prescription practices, the closures were part of the council’s commitment to robustly enforce its laws, as reported by citinewsroom.com.
Dr. Daniel Danquah, the Deputy Registrar at the Pharmacy Council, underscored the importance of these closures in ensuring public safety and well-being.
He emphasized the council’s unwavering dedication to maintaining stringent measures.
Providing insights into the disciplinary procedures, Dr. Danquah disclosed that around 10 companies had already undergone the process.
He clarified that while some closures were temporary, with establishments reopening at the regional level upon compliance, the substantial number of closures within a short span underscores the council’s commitment to upholding standards in the pharmaceutical sector.
“If you are trying to put together facilities that have ever been closed down within the year, it is a lot. We can have 100 closed down in two or three months,” remarked Dr. Daniel Danquah, shedding light on the significant scale of the enforcement efforts.
Prominent pharmaceutical entities affected by the closures include well-known names like Ernest Chemist, Tobinco, Unicorn Chemist, East End Pharmacy, Edmark Health Products and Business, and 3M&C Health Systems, among others.