In an effort to align pharmacy education in Pakistan with international best practices, the Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, was briefed by the Director General (Health) and the Director of Pharmacy Services, Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP).
The Federal Minister emphasized that the Pharmacy Act, 1967, along with the pharmacy curriculum, must be restructured in line with international standards. He stated that pharmacy graduates should be trained to effectively meet both national and international healthcare needs, ensuring the quality of medicines, patient safety, and professional competence.
The Minister directed the constitution of a high-level technical committee to review the existing legal framework and propose amendments to the Pharmacy Act, 1967.
Furthermore, he instructed the President of the Pharmacy Council (DG Health) to fully digitalize all functions of the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan to enhance transparency, efficiency, and institutional effectiveness.
Reaffirming the importance of pharmacists, the Federal Minister stated that pharmacists are a vital component of the healthcare system and reiterated the Government of Pakistan’s strong commitment to strengthening and improving pharmacy services across the country.
