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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
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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