DHA Pharmacist DHA Pharmacy Licensing 2

Question 1

Which DHA pharmacy license category is issued to a pharmacist who manages and is responsible for a pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist-in-Charge (Head Pharmacist)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

30 CME hours per year

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Obtain a separate DHA license specific to Dubai

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

DHA Prometric Computer-Based Examination

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Submit a completely new licensing application

Answer

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.

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DHA Pharmacist DHA Pharmacy Licensing 2