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What are the Codes of Conduct and Codes of Practice of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong?
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The Codes of Conduct and Codes of Practice are issued by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board to provide practical guidance in regards to the ordinance. They may appear in the form of standards, rules, codes, specifications, or any other document created by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board or other bodies.
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What must the Pharmacy and Poisons Board do when a Code of Conduct or Code of Practice is issued?
If this occurs, the Board must publish the identity of the code in the Gazette and mention the date on which the code becomes effective.
Who can the Disciplinary Committee of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board conduct an inquiry against?
The board can be appointed to conduct an inquiry against a registered pharmacist, a person employed by a registered pharmacist, an authorised seller of poisons, or an employer, officer, or partner of the authorised seller of poisons.
Can the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong revise the Codes of Conduct or Codes of Practice?
Yes, this may be done every now and then. The entire code of parts of it may be revised.
When can the Disciplinary Committee of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board be appointed to conduct an inquiry in Hong Kong?
An inquiry will be conducted when the Pharmacy and Poisons Board receives a complaint against a registered pharmacist, his employees, an authorised seller of poisons or its employees, partners, or officers. This can also happen when a pharmacist violates the Code of Conduct or an authorised seller of poisons violates the Code of Practice. In addition, this can occur when the people or companies mentioned above is convicted of an offense under Cap. 132, Cap. 144, Cap. 137, Cap. 138, Cap. 231, or Cap. 362. Moreover, the Disciplinary Committee can hold an inquiry when it seems necessary to do so.
Who is the Chairman of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong?
As of 22/11/2017, the Director of Health is the Chairman.
What happens if the premise of an authorised seller of poisons gets registered in Hong Kong?
An Authorised Seller of Poisons is a business with a registered pharmacists selling poisons in retail or a company or an unincoportaed body of persons with the actual sale of poisons being carried out by a registered pharmacist in a registered premises or under his supervision.
What factors are considered when an authorised seller of poisons applies to register its premises n Hong Kong?
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board needs to ensure that the authorised seller of persons is a fit and proper person to sell poisons in a retail manner. The Board also needs to check that the premise is suitable for such sales and will be controlled by a registered pharmacist. In addition, the Board needs to make sure that the poisons will actually be sold by the registered pharmacist or under his or her supervision.
What should the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong do if it establishes a new committee?
As of 22/11/2017, the Board should publish the establishment of a new committee in the Gazette and mention its intended purpose.
Who is in charge of entering the name and addresses of qualified pharmacists into the register in Hong Kong?
As of 22/11/2017, a Secretary of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board is in charge of entering these information into the register.
Who can amend the particulars in the register of pharmacists in Hong Kong?
As of 22/11/2017, the Secretary of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board has the legal ability to do this as stated in Schedule 7 of Cap. 138.
Can pharmacy technician become pharmacist?
Yeah of course... Go to school for 2-4 years undergrad with a focus in pharmacy. Take the PCAT. If you do well you can then probably get admitted to a Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm D). Get through the 4 years of pharmacy school, pass the state board exam in the state you wish to practice. Then practice pharmacy as a pharmacist.
When is a Certificate of Good Standing offered to pharmacists in Hong Kong?
A certificate of Good Standing may be issued by the Secretary of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board to any person who appears in the register of pharmacist.
