DHA Pharmacy Licensing Flashcards

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

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.

How many CME hours are DHA pharmacists generally required to complete annually for license renewal?

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.

A pharmacist licensed in another UAE emirate who wishes to practice in Dubai must:

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.

Which examination must most internationally trained pharmacists pass as part of the DHA licensing process?

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.

A pharmacist whose DHA license has expired beyond the grace period must:

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.

Which DHA document authorises a pharmacist to practice at a specific facility before the full license is issued?

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.