The National Medicines Regulatory Authority has requested all retail pharmacies have been requested to refrain from selling Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine without a valid prescription from a Specialist Medical Officer.
The decision has been taken on the directives of the Chief Executive Officer of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA).
Any individual who contravenes these directives shall be triable under section 131 of National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 05 of 2015, further said the NMRA issuing a press release.
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