Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Concerning Medical Products, Pharmacy Profession and Pharmaceutical Establishments

Article 1 — Definitions ¶

The definitions mentioned in Federal Law No. (8) of 2019, referred to in the present Resolution, shall apply. Includes definitions for: Health Authority; Product Suspension; Healthcare Profession; Psychotropic Substance; Controlled Substances; Visiting Pharmacist; Law.

Article 2 — Price of Medical Products ¶

1. Discounts from the prices set by the Ministry may not be granted, but special prices may be set i[n certain cases — preview truncated, see original source for full text].

Article 3 — Suspension of the Medical Product ¶

The Body Concerned may suspend the medical product's circulation at public and private health facili[ties... preview truncated].

Article 4 — Controls for Bringing the Medical Product ¶

The medical product shall be brought, possessed or held by any person upon entering the State for pe[rsonal use under conditions... preview truncated].

Article 5 — Obligations of Non-Pharmaceutical Establishments ¶

Non-pharmaceutical establishments that are determined under a resolution of the Minister and that ar[e permitted to sell certain products... preview truncated].

Article 6 — Requirements for Practicing the Pharmacy Profession ¶

No person may engage in any activity in the field of pharmacy profession or work as a pharmacy techn[ician without meeting requirements... preview truncated].

Article 7 — Record of Practitioners ¶

1. Those who are entered in the national record created in the Ministry and the special record creat[ed by the Health Authority... preview truncated].

Article 8 — License and Renewal of the License to Practice the Profession ¶

The Health Authority shall, as the case may be, consider and decide on the applications submitted fo[r licensing or renewal... preview truncated].

Article 9 — Requirements for Licensing Visiting Pharmacists ¶

The following requirements and controls shall be met to issue a temporary license for a visiting pha[rmacist. First: ... Second: ... preview truncated].

Article 10 — Adherence to the Scope of Work and Area of Activity ¶

The pharmacist who is licensed to practice the pharmacy profession shall abide by the scope of work [defined by license... preview truncated].

Article 11 — Providing First Aid ¶

A pharmacist may provide first aid, provided that he holds a training certificate regarding such aid[... preview truncated].

Article 12 — Requirements for Dispensing Medical Prescriptions ¶

In addition to the requirements set forth in Article (49) of the Law, a medical prescription shall: [list of requirements... preview truncated].

Article 13 — Validity Period of Prescriptions of Controlled Substances and Products ¶

Controlled substances and products may not be dispensed if more than three years that may be extende[d... preview truncated].

Article 14 — Conditions for Replacement of Medical Products ¶

1. A pharmacist may replace a pharmaceutical product with an equivalent pharmaceutical product after[ meeting conditions... preview truncated].

Article 15 — Controls for the Custody of Controlled and Semi-Controlled Substances and Products ¶

1. The pharmacist in charge of the custody of controlled and semi-controlled substances and produ[cts shall... preview truncated].

Article 16 — Term of the License of the Pharmaceutical Establishment ¶

The license for starting up a pharmaceutical establishment shall be valid for at least one year, ren[ewable... preview truncated].

Article 17 — Assignment of Ownership of the Pharmaceutical Establishment ¶

Subject to the approval of the Health Authority, as the case may be, ownership of the pharmaceutical [establishment may be assigned... preview truncated].

Article 18 — Serious Violations which Require the Closure of the Pharmacy ¶

The following violations shall be deemed serious violations. The Health Authority may, as the case m[ay be, close the pharmacy... preview truncated].

Article 19 — Serious Violations which Require the Revocation of the Pharmacy's License ¶

The following violations shall be deemed serious violations. The Health Authority may, as the case m[ay be, revoke the license... preview truncated].

Article 20 — Absenteeism of the Pharmacist in-charge ¶

In case of absenteeism of the pharmacist who is in charge of the management of the pharmacy, the pha[rmacy shall... preview truncated].

Article 21 — Pharmacy Chain ¶

A license may be issued for starting up more than one Pharmacy in accordance with the pharmacy chain[ system... preview truncated].

Article 22 — Area of Activity of the Pharmacy ¶

1. Without prejudice to the provision of Article (10) of this Resolution, a pharmacy may not be used[ for other purposes... preview truncated].

Article 23 — Conditions for Licensing Certain Pharmacies ¶

The Health Authority may, as the case may be, may issue a license for starting up private pharmacies[ subject to conditions... preview truncated].

Article 24 — Technical and Health Requirements for Medical Warehouses ¶

The medical warehouse shall satisfy the technical and health requirements set out in Annex No. (2) a[ttached to this Resolution... preview truncated].

Article 25 — Serious Violations Which Require Closure of Medical Warehouse ¶

The following violations shall be deemed serious violations. The Licensing Authority may, within its[ powers, close the warehouse... preview truncated].

Article 26 — Serious Violations Which Require Revocation of the License of the Medical Warehouse ¶

The following violations shall be deemed serious violations. The Licensing Authority may, within its[ powers, revoke the license... preview truncated].

Article 27 — Competences of Pharmaceutical Consulting Firms ¶

Pharmaceutical consulting firms shall be competent to: 1. Provide strategic guidance to pharmaceutic[al establishments... preview truncated].

Article 28 — Conditions for the Person in Charge of Pharmaceutical Laboratory or Research Center ¶

The person in charge of the pharmaceutical laboratory or research center shall be qualified, availab[le, and meet conditions... preview truncated].

Article 29 — Serious Violations Which Require Closure of the Factory ¶

The following violations shall be deemed serious violations. The Ministry may, on its own and in coo[rdination with relevant authorities, close the factory... preview truncated].

Article 30 — Possession of Controlled Substances and Products ¶

The licensed physician (anesthesiologist or surgeon) may possess controlled substances and products [subject to conditions... preview truncated].

Article 31 — Import Controls for Certain Products ¶

The following requirements shall apply as a prerequisite for completing the customs clearance proced[ures... preview truncated].

Article 32 — Termination of Possession and Custody of Controlled Substances and Products ¶

In case the holder of a license for possession of controlled substances and products ceases to opera[te, procedures shall apply... preview truncated].

Article 33 — Making Medical Products Available ¶

1. The Ministry shall, in coordination with the relevant Health Authority, create and periodically u[pdate a list of essential medical products... preview truncated].

Article 34 — Donation of Medical Products ¶

The donation of medical products shall be subject to the following controls and conditions: 1. Donat[ions must meet quality and safety requirements... preview truncated].

Article 35 — Pharmacy Maintenance Conditions and Controls ¶

In the course of carrying out maintenance for a pharmacy, the following conditions and controls shal[l apply... preview truncated].

Article 36 — Amendment of Resolution's Annexes ¶

Under a resolution of the Minister and subject to coordination with the remaining health authorities[, the annexes of this Resolution may be amended... preview truncated].

Article 37 — Adjustment of Affairs ¶

All bodies governed by the provisions of this Resolution shall adjust their respective affairs in co[mpliance with this Resolution within a specified period... preview truncated].

Article 38 — Executive Resolutions ¶

The Minister shall issue any other resolutions deemed necessary for implementing the provisions of t[his Resolution... preview truncated].

Article 39 — Repeals ¶

Any other provision that goes against or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution shall be r[epealed... preview truncated].

Article 40 — Publication and Entry into Force ¶

This resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force of the day fol[lowing the date of its publication... preview truncated].

[Note: Resolution includes Annexes/Tables (technical and health requirements, price schedules, etc.) — see https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1523/regulations]

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