Is it possible to open a traditional drug store after having associate degree in traditional medicine in Vietnam?
Is it possible to open a traditional drug store after having associate degree in traditional medicine in Vietnam? Can I get a pharmacy practice certificate after having associate degree in traditional medicine in Vietnam? What are regulations on trading in traditional drugs in Vietnam?
Is it possible to open a traditional drug store after having associate degree in traditional medicine in Vietnam?
If I have an associate degree in traditional medicine, am I eligible to open a traditional medicine pharmacy? I thank you.
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At Point b, Clause 2, Article 69 of the Law on Pharmacy 2016 stipulates as follows: A retailer of herbal ingredients, herbal drugs, or traditional drugs must comply with regulations on the premises, storage area, storage equipment, technical documents and personnel;
In addition, according to point đ Clause 2, Article 69 of the Law on Pharmacy 2016, the chief pharmacist of a retailer of traditional drugs shall comply with provisions of Clause 4 Article 18 hereof.
Referring to Clause 4, Article 18 of the Law on Pharmacy 2016, conditions to be satisfied by the chief pharmacist of a drug retailer:
4. The chief pharmacist of a retailer of herbal ingredients, herbal drugs, or traditional drugs must have any of the qualifications specified in Point a, c, e, g, i, or l Clause 1 Article 13 hereof and at least 01 year’s apprenticeship at a pharmacy establishment or health facility applying traditional medicine, except for the case in Point c Clause 2 Article 13 hereof.
a) Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (hereinafter referred to as pharmacist degree);
c) Bachelor’s degree in traditional medicine or traditional pharmacy;
e) College degree in pharmacy;
g) Associate degree in pharmacy;
i) Associate degree in traditional medicine or traditional pharmacy;
l) Certificate of traditional physician or pharmacist, certificate of hereditary remedy, or other traditional medicine qualifications issued before the effective date of this Law.
At least 01 year’s apprenticeship at a pharmacy establishment or health facility applying traditional medicine
Thus, if you have an associate degree in traditional medicine and meet additional conditions, you can open a traditional medicine store in Vietnam.
Can I get a pharmacy practice certificate after having associate degree in traditional medicine in Vietnam?
I would like to ask in 2019 if I have an associate degree in traditional medicine, am I eligible to be granted a Certificate of Pharmacy Practice? Or should I study medicine?
Reply:
Pursuant to Article 13 of the 2016 Pharmacy Law, conditions for issuance of a pharmacy practice certificate are as follows:
To be issued with a pharmacy practice certificate, a person must:
1. Has any qualifications issued or recognized in Vietnam suitable for his/her position and the pharmacy business establishment. Such qualifications include:
a) Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (hereinafter referred to as pharmacist degree);
b) Bachelor’s degree in general medicine;
c) Bachelor’s degree in traditional medicine or traditional pharmacy;
d) Bachelor’s degree in biology;
dd) Bachelor’s degree in chemistry;
e) College degree in pharmacy;
g) Associate degree in pharmacy;
h) College degree or associate degree in medicine;
i) Associate degree in traditional medicine or traditional pharmacy;
k) Basic diploma in pharmacy;
l) Certificate of traditional physician or pharmacist, certificate of hereditary remedy, or other traditional medicine qualifications issued before the effective date of this Law.
The products qualifications specified in Point 1 of this Clause required as a condition shall be specified by the Ministry of Health according to socio-economic development, the people’s need for medical examination and treatment in each area and each period.
2. Has served an apprenticeship at a pharmacy business establishment, the pharmacy of a health facility, a pharmacy training school, a pharmacy research institute, a facility specialized in testing drugs and medicinal ingredients, a pharmacy authority, or a representative office in Vietnam of a foreign trader engaged in pharmacy (hereinafter referred to as pharmacy establishment); a health facility suitable for the practitioner’s expertise as follows:
a) For a person whose pharmacy practice certificate is revoked as prescribed in Clause 9 Article 28 hereof, the apprenticeship is not required. However, he/she must take a refresher course in pharmacy;
b) For a person having a postgraduate degree suitable for the scope of practice, the apprenticeship duration may be shortened as prescribed by the Government;
c) For a person having any of the qualifications specified in Point l Clause 1 Article 13 hereof, the apprenticeship duration shall be specified by the Minister of Health.
3. Has a certificate of suitable health for pharmacy practice issued by a competent health facility.
4. Not:
a) be facing a criminal prosecution, serving a court’s sentence or ruling; be suspended from practice or doing works related to pharmacy under the court’s sentence or ruling;
b) have limited legal capacity.
5. Any person who wishes to take an examination to obtain a pharmacy practice certificate must fully satisfy the conditions specified in this Article.
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What are regulations on trading in traditional drugs in Vietnam?
What are regulations on trading in traditional drugs in Vietnam? Hello. I have a question related to the medical field that I would like to seek advice from you. What are regulations on trading in traditional drugs? Which document states this? Looking forward to receiving a reply from you.
Reply:
Trading in traditional drugs is regulated in Article 69 of the Law on Pharmacy 2016 as follows:
1. Chapter IV of this Law shall apply to traditional drug trading.
2. Manufacturers of traditional drugs sold nationwide and retailers of traditional drugs must satisfy the following conditions:
a) A manufacturer of traditional drugs must have the premises, factory, laboratory, storage of drugs and medicinal ingredients, auxiliary systems, equipment, machinery for manufacture, testing, storage of drugs, quality control system, technical documents and personnel that fulfill Good Manufacturing Practice requirements applied to traditional drugs;
b) A retailer of herbal ingredients, herbal drugs, or traditional drugs must comply with regulations on the premises, storage area, storage equipment, technical documents and personnel;
c) The chief pharmacist and the person in charge of quality assurance of a manufacturer of traditional drugs must have any of the qualifications specified in Point a or Point c of Clause 1 Article 13 hereof and at least 02 years’ apprenticeship at a suitable pharmacy establishment, except for the case in Point d of this Clause. The chief pharmacist of a manufacturer of traditional drugs being sold nationwide may also be in charge of quality assurance therein;
d) The chief pharmacist and the person in charge of quality assurance of business household or cooperative manufacturing traditional drugs must have any of the qualifications specified in Point a, c, e, g, i or l of Clause 1 Article 13 hereof and at least 02 years’ apprenticeship at a suitable pharmacy establishment, except for the case in Point c Clause 2 Article 13 hereof. The chief pharmacist of a cooperative or business household manufacturing traditional drugs may also be in charge of quality assurance therein;
dd) The chief pharmacist of a retailer of traditional drugs shall comply with provisions of Clause 4 Article 18 hereof.
3. The Government shall provide for traditional drug trading and management of imported traditional drugs.
The above are regulations on trading in traditional drugs in Vietnam.
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