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Pharmacy Act, 1995 (No. 11 of 1995).

Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act makes provision for the control on the importation, placing on the market and distribution to the public of drugs used for human beings and animals and poisons. For this purpose, the Act establishes the Pharmacy Council and requires pharmacies and pharmacists to be registered with the Registrar appointed by the Minister. The Act also, among other things: provides for control of prescriptions; requires a licence for the sale of poisons to be obtained; and requires every person who sells poison to maintain a Poisons Book. The definition of "drugs" includes disinfectants for food premises.
Long title of text
An Act to establish a Council to control and regulate the practice of pharmacy, the sale of drugs and poisons and to make provision for the registration and control of persons admitted to practise as pharmacists and engaged in the business of pharmacy.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No