ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP):The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) has decided to take strict action against unauthorized pharmacy programmes and introduced a fast-track mechanism to address public complaints and protect students’ interests.
According to official sources, the decision was taken by the Council’s Complaint Grievance Committee, to address institutional complaints and improve the quality of pharmacy education.
They said that the Council is issuing show-cause notices to colleges operating pharmacy programmes without the required no-objection certificate (NOC). It will also issue a public advisory cautioning students against seeking admission to unauthorized programmes.
Institutions found to have admitted students beyond their approved intake, or facing complaints about shortages of teaching faculty and inadequate laboratory facilities, have been directed to submit written explanations within one week.
They said that the Council assured that appropriate confidentiality would be maintained during the proceedings.
To expedite the resolution of public grievances, the PCP has introduced a mechanism under which the Complaint Grievance Committee will hold online meetings twice a week, following an initiative by the Council’s president.
The initiative aims to strengthen regulatory compliance, promote transparency, safeguard students’ interests and ensure the timely resolution of complaints concerning pharmacy education, they added.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
