PPB expands supply chain oversight to safeguard medicine quality

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is expanding oversight of the storage, transportation and distribution of medicines and other health products through a planned nationwide compliance inspection targeting public and private hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutica..

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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is launching a nationwide inspection to enhance oversight of the storage, transportation, and distribution of medicines and health products, aiming to ensure their quality, safety, and effectiveness.

In Financial Year 2025/2026, PPB conducted 3,453 inspections, with an 82.4% compliance rate.
Key figures involved include Dr. Ahmed I. Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of the PPB.
The inspection will scrutinize conditions for temperature-sensitive products like vaccines and insulin, alongside traceability and proper handling of expired or compromised items.

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