Health minister to meet pharmacists to resolve conflicts over new drugs bill

 

 

Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn was to meet with representatives of pharmacists today to discuss conflicts arising from the new Drugs Bill proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.

 

The minister said Monday that president of the Pharmacy Council, three candidates for the Pharmacy Council presidency and deans of 15 pharmacy faculties have been invited to the meeting today with the minister and officials concerned.

 

Asked whether there is a split opinion among the network of pharmacists regarding the new bill, Dr Piyasakol merely said that all concerned parties have good intention toward the public and they may have different opinions.

 

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Well from my experience over the years pharmacist are some of the most knowledgeable people around .   I hold them in high esteem here and elsewhere.   In Greece and other parts of Europe also,  as they appear to have more  updated info then even some of the Docs who prescribe the drugs.  To allow previously non qualified "pharmacists" to sell drugs appears to be a back door excuse for those providing a license to get money but worryingly the potential for the wrong drugs to be given is dangerous. Perhaps another example of the Junta's keen interest to gain money rather than peoples health.