DHA Pharmacist DHA Pharmacy Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which DHA pharmacy license category is issued to a pharmacist who manages and is responsible for a pharmacy?
- Pharmacist-in-Charge (Head Pharmacist) (Correct answer)
- Staff Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Intern Pharmacist
Correct answer: Pharmacist-in-Charge (Head Pharmacist)
The Pharmacist-in-Charge (or Head Pharmacist) license category is required for the pharmacist who holds legal and professional responsibility for a pharmacy's operations.
Question 2: How many CME hours are DHA pharmacists generally required to complete annually for license renewal?
- 30 CME hours per year (Correct answer)
- 5 hours per year
- 100 hours per year
- No CME required
Correct answer: 30 CME hours per year
DHA requires healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, to complete a minimum of 30 CME hours per year to maintain current knowledge and qualify for license renewal.
Question 3: A pharmacist licensed in another UAE emirate who wishes to practice in Dubai must:
- Obtain a separate DHA license specific to Dubai (Correct answer)
- Present their existing emirate license to any Dubai pharmacy
- Register only with the federal MOHAP
- Apply for a DHA waiver without examination
Correct answer: Obtain a separate DHA license specific to Dubai
Pharmacy regulation in the UAE is emirate-specific; a separate DHA license is mandatory to practice in Dubai regardless of holding a valid license from another emirate.
Question 4: Which examination must most internationally trained pharmacists pass as part of the DHA licensing process?
- DHA Prometric Computer-Based Examination (Correct answer)
- USMLE Step 1
- OSCE only
- NAPLEX
Correct answer: DHA Prometric Computer-Based Examination
The DHA Prometric CBT assesses the clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge of internationally trained pharmacists as a mandatory component of licensure.
Question 5: A pharmacist whose DHA license has expired beyond the grace period must:
- Submit a completely new licensing application (Correct answer)
- Simply pay a late renewal fee
- Apply for temporary practice authority and continue working
- Request an automatic extension
Correct answer: Submit a completely new licensing application
Once the grace period passes, the expired license is cancelled and the pharmacist must go through the full application process again to legally practice in Dubai.
Question 6: Which DHA document authorises a pharmacist to practice at a specific facility before the full license is issued?
- Letter of Good Standing / Interim Approval (Correct answer)
- Residence Visa
- Trade License
- Dubai Police Clearance only
Correct answer: Letter of Good Standing / Interim Approval
DHA may issue an interim approval or letter of good standing allowing conditional practice at a specified facility while the full license application is being processed.
DHA Pharmacist DHA Pharmacy Licensing 2
Which DHA pharmacy license category is issued to a pharmacist who manages and is responsible for a pharmacy?