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What will happen if the Chairman of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong is absent from a meeting?
As of 22/11/2017, the other members who are present at the meeting may elect a leader among themselves if the Chairman is absent as stated in Schedule 4 of Cap. 138. This leader will then have the power of the Chairman for the meeting.
What are the Codes of Conduct and Codes of Practice of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong?
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 members of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong are appointed by the Chief Executive?
They include: - A medical officer from the Department of Health - A legal adviser who provides legal advice to the board - A full-time teaching staff from The University of Hong Kong who is qualified in pharmacology - A full-time teaching staff from The Chinese University of Hong Kong who is qualified in pharmacology - Three registered pharamcists - A medical doctor
Who can a person or body appeal to when disciplined by the Disciplinary Committee of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong?
The person or body can appeal to the Court of First Instance. This needs to happens within 28 days after the written acknowledgement of the committee's direction or finding is made.
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.
