Promoting medicines on social media sites and turning pages into “digital pharmacies” has fueled dissatisfaction among professionals working in the pharmacy sector, with the risk this is for the health of citizens.
Social media sites have become a digital market for medicines and nutritional supplements, without monitoring and condemning law breakers by the interests of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection as well as its ‘ public prosecution.
Professionals complain about the growing phenomenon amid weak control and repression by the competent authorities, which encourages these practices that break the law.
Mohamed Al-Hababi, President of the Confederation of Moroccan Pharmaceutical Syndicates, confirmed the request many times to prevent the sale of medicines outside the legal process, because the Pharmaceutical Code- medicine and Pharmacy specifying all illegal types of pharmacy practice, as well as the penalties that affect those behind these practices.
Al-Hababi, in a statement to the Hespress electronic newspaper, said that Law 17.04, which is the Drug and Pharmacy Code, gave pharmacists the exclusive right to dispense prescription drugs, indicating that this is “not wrong regular, because everyone knows that medicine. is a very sensitive substance that is subject to special conditions in storage, and there are medicines that are afraid of moisture and radiation to use.”
The actor in the pharmaceutical sector recorded the presence of complete chaos on social media sites, because “medicines that are not allowed in Morocco are marketed on the Internet, and the most dangerous thing is that they are marketed for criminal purposes, and anesthesia and a number of uses fall within this category,” stating that “nutritional products are marketed without authorization, despite their unauthorized conditions.”
The president of the Confederation of Moroccan Pharmaceutical Syndicates pointed out that they had previously “responded to the former Minister of Health, who wrote to the Public Prosecution to make him aware of the seriousness of these actions, and he took action at the time, but the wonder still continues.”
Al-Hababi confirmed that professionals are waiting for the new minister to give more awareness to the competent authorities to prevent the phenomenon and prevent the sale of medicines outside their legal framework to protect the health of the to preserve a citizen.
Article 8 of Law 17.04, which serves as the Medicines and Pharmacy Code, states that “permission to present on the market cannot be granted if the medicine is not undergo a special test aimed at: 1 showing the effectiveness of the medicine; 2 Ensure that it does not cause harm when used under normal conditions; 3 Explain its therapeutic benefit; 4 Determining bioequivalence when it comes to a generic drug.”
Article 26 of the same law states that “drugs may not be distributed in bulk except by the wholesale pharmaceutical centers described in the third paragraph of Article 74 of this law.”
Regarding non-drug medicinal products, Article 52 of the Medicines and Pharmacy Code states: “Non-drug medicinal products described in Article 4 as a subject shall be registered by the administration before the offered on the market. “
According to Article 134 of the aforementioned law, “Everyone who does not have the diploma or certificate referred to in Articles 93 and 94 to practice the profession is considered to be working illegally legal, and who uses the work of medicine as specified in the provisions of this law, as well as all unauthorized pharmacists who use work. for sale or supply for human or veterinary medical use.”
2024-11-18 07:09:00
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Q: How can increased public awareness of the risks associated with buying medicines online be promoted effectively?
Sure, I’d be happy to help! Here’s a possible interview with two guests on the topic:
Q: Can you tell us more about the concerns raised by pharmacists regarding the promotion of medicines and nutritional supplements on social media platforms?
Guest 1: Well, social media has become a digital marketplace for medicines and supplements, and it’s hard to control because anyone can post anything without much monitoring. We’re worried about the potential health risks to consumers when they buy these products from unregulated sources. Plus, it undermines our profession as pharmacists since we’re supposed to be the gatekeepers for these types of medications.
Guest 2: I agree with my colleague. It’s crucial to ensure that people have access to safe and effective medicines, and social media platforms aren’t always reliable sources for this information. The lack of control over who sells what and in what conditions is concerning. Additionally, the sale of some medications without a prescription can be dangerous, especially if not taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Q: What is the current legal framework for the sale and distribution of medicines in Morocco?
Guest 1: Law 17.04, which is the Drug and Pharmacy Code, gives pharmacists the exclusive right to dispense prescription drugs. This exists for a reason. Medicine is a sensitive substance that requires special storage conditions, and there are medications that can be compromised by moisture or radiation. The code also prohibits the sale of medicines outside their legal framework, such as those not approved for use in Morocco.
Guest 2: Exactly. Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring medicines are used safely, and the existing laws protect both patients and the integrity of our profession. However, as we’ve seen with the growth of online sales, these laws are being circumvented, leading to potential health risks and harm to people.
Q: How can the government and pharmaceutical industry work together to address these concerns?
Guest 1: Firstly, we need better enforcement of current laws around the sale and distribution of medicines. We’ve raised concerns with previous health ministers and public prosec
