DHA Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Legislation and Ethics

Question 1

What is the primary legislation governing pharmacy practice in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

DHA Health Regulation including Federal Law No. 4 of 1983 on pharmaceutical professions and DHA regulations

Answer

UAE Labour Law

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Dubai Municipality regulations only

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Free zone regulations only

Question 2

What classification system does the DHA use for controlled medications in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Schedule-based classification (narcotic, psychotropic, controlled, semi-controlled) aligned with UAE federal schedules

Answer

No classification system exists

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Only two categories: controlled and uncontrolled

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The same system as the United States DEA schedules

Question 3

What are the DHA requirements for pharmacist-patient counseling?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory counseling on medication use, side effects, interactions, storage, and adherence at every dispensing encounter

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Counseling is optional

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Only counsel when patients ask questions

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Only physicians provide medication counseling

Question 4

What is the DHA regulation on prescription validity periods?

Accepted Answer

Standard prescriptions are valid for a specific period (typically 30 days), with shorter validity for controlled substances

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Prescriptions never expire

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All prescriptions are valid for one year

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Only narcotic prescriptions have expiry dates

Question 5

What is the DHA policy on medication substitution by pharmacists?

Accepted Answer

Generic substitution is permitted unless the prescriber specifies 'no substitution,' with patient consent required

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Pharmacists can substitute any medication freely

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Substitution is completely prohibited

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Only brand-to-brand substitution is allowed

Question 6

What mandatory reporting obligations do DHA-licensed pharmacists have?

Accepted Answer

Report adverse drug reactions, medication errors, counterfeit drugs, and suspected substance abuse to DHA

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No reporting obligations exist

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Only report drug shortages

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Only report to the pharmacy owner