Pharmacy Law and Ethics Flashcards
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What is the SFDA's role in pharmacy regulation in Saudi Arabia?
Answer: Registering drugs, licensing pharmaceutical facilities, setting quality standards, and conducting post-marketing surveillance
SFDA regulates all pharmaceutical activities: drug registration/market authorization, manufacturing facility GMP inspection, pharmacy licensing, controlled substance oversight, pharmacovigilance, drug advertising control, and enforcement of pharmaceutical regulations.
What are the legal requirements for a valid prescription in Saudi Arabia?
Answer: Patient details, prescriber information with license number, drug name/strength/quantity, directions, date, and prescriber signature/stamp
Saudi prescription requirements: patient full name, age/weight (pediatrics), prescriber name/license number/specialty/signature/stamp, date, drug name (generic/brand), strength, dosage form, quantity, directions for use, and number of refills if applicable.
What is the pharmacist's legal obligation regarding adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting?
Answer: Pharmacists are legally required to report suspected ADRs to the SFDA National Pharmacovigilance Center
Saudi pharmacists are legally obligated to report suspected ADRs to SFDA's National Pharmacovigilance Center (NPC). This includes previously unknown reactions, serious reactions, and product quality defects. Reports can be submitted through SFDA's electronic reporting system.
What are the legal consequences of dispensing medication without a valid prescription in Saudi Arabia?
Answer: Fines, license suspension or revocation, pharmacy closure, and potential criminal charges
Dispensing without a valid prescription (especially controlled substances) can result in: significant financial fines, pharmacist license suspension/revocation, pharmacy license revocation, facility closure, and criminal prosecution under Saudi pharmaceutical and narcotics laws.
What ethical principle guides the pharmacist's decision when a prescription appears potentially harmful?
Answer: Non-maleficence (do no harm) — the pharmacist has a duty to verify and refuse to dispense if they believe the prescription could harm the patient
Non-maleficence requires pharmacists to verify prescriptions and intervene when potential harm exists. If a prescription contains errors (wrong dose, dangerous interaction, contraindicated drug), the pharmacist must contact the prescriber before dispensing and document the intervention.
What are the regulations regarding drug advertising to the public in Saudi Arabia?
Answer: Prescription drug advertising to the public is prohibited; OTC drug advertising must be approved by SFDA
SFDA strictly regulates pharmaceutical advertising: prescription drug promotion to the public is prohibited, OTC drug advertisements require prior SFDA approval, medical representatives can only promote to healthcare professionals, and all claims must be evidence-based.
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