The Pharmacy Council of Ghana made a surprise move today, shutting down RX MART Pharmacy in Kumasi, one of the city’s pharmacies within Moshei Zongo community. The council’s enforcement team, accompanied by security personnel, stormed the premises, citing serious violation of laid down regulatory provision(s).
The team arrived at the pharmacy around 11am, and after thorough inspection, ordered the staff to shut down operations immediately.
The council says RX MART Pharmacy had been under investigation for several months, following failure by the facility’s manager(s) to renew business operating permit of the facility for several years.
The council’s REGISTRAR, DANIEL AMANING DANQUAH, PhD, confirmed the shutdown and revocation, stating that the pharmacy had failed to meet the required terms for continued operation.
Read Full Statement Of The Council
REVOCATION OF PHARMACY BUSINESS OPERATING LICENCE
The Pharmacy Council’s letter referenced PC-137/07/24 dated 1st July, 2024 directing the Managing Director RX Mart Pharmacy Limited to renew their pharmacy business operating licence by Friday, 12th July 2024 or have the licence withdrawn refers.
Rx Mart Pharmacy Limited failure to renew their operational licence constitute a breach of Sections 93 (16) and 110 (c) of the Health Profession Regulatory Bodies Act (Act 857). This non-compliance constitute a serious public health hazard. The Council in accordance with Section 93 (2) has revoked the pharmacy business operating licence granted to RX Mart Pharmacy Limited.
The Council therefore directs for the immediate closure of RX Mart pharmacy Limited and prohibits the Directors or any other person from using the premises to provide pharmacy services in Moshie Zongo community, Kumasi where the said pharmacy was located.
Thank you.
DANIEL AMANING DANQUAH, PhD
REGISTRAR
