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What makes a prescription valid in Uganda, and how long to keep it
Section 20 of the Act lists six tests a prescription must pass before a pharmacy dispenses a Class A or B drug, and section 21 says keep it for two years.
VAT on medicines in Uganda: exempt, zero-rated and your till
Imported medicines are VAT exempt, locally made ones zero-rated and health services exempt. What that means for a pharmacy's prices and input VAT.
The two record books every pharmacy in Uganda must keep
The Act names a Prescription Book and a Classified Drugs Book, lists what goes in each and sets a two-year retention rule. How to keep both current.
Stolen and diverted medicines: why purchase records protect you
NDA operations in 2025 and 2026 found government-labelled drugs in private outlets. A pharmacy's defence is a supplier invoice behind every unit.
Patient records and the Data Protection Act: duties for clinics
Health status and medical records are special personal data under Uganda's 2019 Act. What a clinic or pharmacy must do on consent and storage.
Licensing a private clinic in Uganda: supervising doctor and renewal
What the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council asks of a new or renewing health unit, who may supervise it, and the 31 December licence deadline.
Kenya pharmacy licence renewals: lessons from the 2026 deadline
Kenya's Pharmacy and Poisons Board said penalties applied once the 2026 renewal deadline passed. What the rules say and how to avoid a repeat in 2027.
Expiry tracking in pharmacies: first expiry, first out in practice
Expired medicines are a safety risk and a write-off. How a pharmacy or drug shop runs first expiry, first out with batch records, counts and alerts.
Drug shop and pharmacy licences in Uganda: what the law requires
The National Drug Policy and Authority Act sets who may run a pharmacy or drug shop, what the premises need and what unlicensed trading costs.
Cutting clinic waiting times: queue and appointment basics
Long waits lower patient satisfaction, as Ugandan research shows. Practical queue, triage and appointment methods a small clinic can run from reception.
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