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Abu Dhabi pharmacies issued new directives

Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has issued instructions asking pharmacies to have a licensed pharmacist on duty during business hours.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 00:41 April 1, 2008
  • Gulf News

Abu Dhabi: Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has issued instructions asking pharmacies to have a licensed pharmacist on duty during business hours.

It also issued another circular informing all pharmacies that it is mandatory to use a new triplicate controlled prescription form.

A copy will remain with the pharmacy, another one will be handed to the patient and a third copy given to the insurance company.

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