ISLAMABAD: The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) has issued warning letters to five pharmacy institutions and deferred the accreditation renewal of three others over regulatory compliance matters.
According to an official of the Council, the regulatory action was taken following a review conducted under its statutory mandate to ensure quality standards in pharmacy education across the country.
The five institutions issued warning letters to Prime Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Nazar College of Pharmacy, Islamabad, Riphah International University, Gulberg Green Campus, Islamabad, HBS College of Pharmacy, Islamabad and Hamdard University, Islamabad Campus.
The Council also deferred the accreditation renewal of Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Mirpur, AJK, Akson College of Pharmacy, Mirpur, AJK and Riphah International University, G-7/4 Campus, Islamabad.
The PCP reiterated its commitment to maintaining the quality of pharmacy education through effective regulation, institutional accountability and strict adherence to prescribed standards.
It emphasized that all pharmacy institutions were required to comply with the applicable rules, regulations and requirements of the Council.
The Council said it would continue taking appropriate regulatory measures wherever necessary to safeguard the quality of pharmacy education and protect the interests of students and the public.