ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): The leadership of the Pakistan Pharmacists Association (PPA) and the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) has discussed measures to strengthen pharmacy education, improve professional standards and ensure effective implementation of pharmacy services across the country.
PPA President Dr. Alamgir Rao and General Secretary Punjab PPA Dr. Umair Dar met PCP President Dr. Muhammad Zaeem Zia and Secretary Dr. Nauman Rahim Khan and congratulated them on assuming their respective offices.
During the meeting, the PPA leadership highlighted key issues facing the pharmacy profession, including the need for effective regulatory measures to improve pharmacists’ salaries in academic institutions and comprehensive audits of institutions offering Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) programmes.
They also stressed the importance of ensuring the effective implementation of pharmacy services nationwide and urged the PCP leadership to play a proactive role in addressing professional concerns through its regulatory framework.
Dr. Muhammad Zaeem Zia appreciated the issues raised by the PPA representatives and assured them of the Council’s support and cooperation. He reiterated the PCP’s commitment to introducing meaningful reforms within its statutory mandate.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both organizations to improving pharmacy education, strengthening regulation, upholding professional standards and expanding quality pharmacy services in Pakistan.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
