PPB suspends licenses of 4 pharmaceutical practitioners for professional misconduct
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has announced the suspension of the licenses of four pharmaceutical practitioners for professional misconduct. In a statement on Monday, September 9, 2024, PPB CEO Fred Siyoi said it had convicted two pharmaceutical technologists of allowing unlicensed individuals to access their professional credentials and manage their licensed premises. The two […]
Poisons board postpones May 2024 professional exams
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has postponed its May 2024 professional examinations. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the board cited unavoidable circumstances as the reason for the rescheduling. The new dates for the Pre-registration Exams (Stage I & II) and Pre-enrolment Exams (Level I & II) are set for June […]
PPB warns against unverified list of pharmacies
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned Kenyans against an unverified list circulating on social media, claiming to represent registered pharmacies. In a statement, PPB said Kenyans should refer to the official list on its website to verify pharmacies’ legitimacy, instead of the lists being circulated online. “The PPB has taken note of an […]
129 arrested in crackdown on illegal pharmaceuticals
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has arrested 129 individuals in its crackdown against illegal pharmaceuticals in the country. In a statement on Sunday, February 18, 2024, PPB- said it had also seized over 200 cartons of illicit medicines across Nairobi, South Rift, and Western regions. “Ensuring the safety and integrity of pharmaceuticals is paramount […]
Gov’t recalls Tamedol over quality concerns
The government has recalled Tamedol Oral Solution (Paracetamol Oral Solution, 120mg/5ml, 60 mls) by Biopharma Ltd, Kenya, over quality concerns. In a statement on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) acknowledged that it had received several complaints over the quality of the drug in the market. “The Pharmacy and Poisons Board […]