People selling medicines in street corners and in opened market should brace themselves for a soon to come trouble for them.
Henceforth, Liberia Pharmacy Board (LPB) has intensified its warning against the sale, and distribution of medicines through unlicensed pharmacies, street vendors, and other unauthorized outlets.
The warning has placed renewed focus on the risks posed by weak pharmaceutical controls.
The disclosure was made at the Ministry of Information press briefing in Monrovia on Tuesday, September 29.
LPB chief executive officer, Menmon P. Z. Dunah, has urged citizens to purchase medicines only from licensed pharmacies, and authorized pharmaceutical establishments, but not in street corners.
Recent report also indicates that the Board has stepped up inspections, and enforcement against illegal pharmaceutical operations.
Dr. Dunah said, citizens should seek guidance from qualified pharmacists, and pharmaceutical professionals before purchasing, or using medicines.
He warned that drugs obtained from unregulated sources may not be properly handled, stored or dispensed.
Dunah’s warning comes amid continuing concerns about the activities of unauthorized medicine sellers, and pharmaceutical outlets operating outside established regulations.
The public-health framework prohibits the retail sale of medicines without the appropriate pharmacy, medicine-store license or permit.
