DHA Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Legislation and Ethics 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the DHA regulation on pharmacy advertising and promotion?
- Any advertising is permitted
- Pharmaceutical advertising must be DHA-approved, truthful, balanced, and must not promote prescription-only medications to the public (Correct answer)
- Only online advertising is regulated
- Advertising is completely prohibited
Correct answer: Pharmaceutical advertising must be DHA-approved, truthful, balanced, and must not promote prescription-only medications to the public
DHA regulates pharmaceutical advertising requiring prior approval, truthful and balanced information, no direct-to-consumer promotion of prescription medications, and compliance with advertising standards.
Question 2: What is the DHA pharmacovigilance requirement for pharmacists?
- Pharmacovigilance is only for manufacturers
- Pharmacists must actively monitor, identify, and report adverse drug reactions and contribute to post-marketing surveillance (Correct answer)
- Only hospitals participate in pharmacovigilance
- Reporting is voluntary
Correct answer: Pharmacists must actively monitor, identify, and report adverse drug reactions and contribute to post-marketing surveillance
DHA requires all pharmacists to participate in pharmacovigilance by monitoring for adverse drug reactions, reporting through the established system, and contributing to the safety surveillance of marketed medications.
Question 3: What are the DHA requirements for maintaining pharmacy records?
- No record-keeping is required
- Maintain dispensing records, controlled substance registers, prescription files, and inventory logs for a minimum period as specified by DHA (Correct answer)
- Only keep controlled drug records
- Records are only needed for insurance claims
Correct answer: Maintain dispensing records, controlled substance registers, prescription files, and inventory logs for a minimum period as specified by DHA
DHA requires comprehensive pharmacy record-keeping including dispensing logs, controlled substance registers with dual signatures, prescription files, inventory records, and temperature monitoring logs for specified retention periods.
Question 4: What is the DHA stance on telepharmacy services?
- Telepharmacy is prohibited in Dubai
- Telepharmacy is permitted under specific DHA guidelines covering consultation, prescription verification, and medication counseling (Correct answer)
- Only hospitals can offer telepharmacy
- No regulations exist for telepharmacy
Correct answer: Telepharmacy is permitted under specific DHA guidelines covering consultation, prescription verification, and medication counseling
DHA has established guidelines for telepharmacy services, allowing pharmacists to provide consultations, verify prescriptions, and offer medication counseling remotely within defined regulatory parameters.
Question 5: What continuing professional development does DHA require for pharmacist license renewal?
- No CPD is required
- Pharmacists must complete a specified number of CPD hours covering clinical updates, patient safety, and regulatory changes during each license cycle (Correct answer)
- Only one course per year
- CPD is voluntary for pharmacists
Correct answer: Pharmacists must complete a specified number of CPD hours covering clinical updates, patient safety, and regulatory changes during each license cycle
DHA mandates continuing professional development hours for pharmacist license renewal, covering clinical knowledge updates, patient safety practices, new regulations, and emerging therapeutic areas.
Question 6: What is the DHA regulation on emergency dispensing without a prescription?
- Emergency dispensing is never permitted
- Limited emergency supply may be provided for essential chronic medications to prevent treatment interruption, with documentation and prescriber follow-up (Correct answer)
- Any medication can be dispensed in emergencies
- Only OTC medications can be given in emergencies
Correct answer: Limited emergency supply may be provided for essential chronic medications to prevent treatment interruption, with documentation and prescriber follow-up
DHA permits limited emergency supply of essential chronic medications when a prescription is not immediately available, provided the pharmacist documents the supply and follows up with the prescriber for authorization.
DHA Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Legislation and Ethics 2
What is the DHA regulation on pharmacy advertising and promotion?