Food and Drugs Authority,Ghana
Alexander Mwinteru Derizie is a skilled regulatory officer with extensive experience in pharmacy and pharmacovigilance. Currently serving at the Food and Drugs Authority in Ghana since December 2021 and as a pharmacist at LifeHealthcare Pharmacy since February 2021, Alexander has also contributed as a pharmacovigilance associate at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency for a brief period in September 2023. Previous roles include pharmacist at Nyaho Medical Centre and Achimota Hospital, as well as pharmacy intern positions at KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL and Ejisu Government Hospital. Alexander completed a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2020, complemented by leadership experience as the financial secretary of the Health Science Student Association.
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Food and Drugs Authority,Ghana
The Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana is the National Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the regulation of food,drugs,food supplements,herbal and homeopathic medicines,veterinary medicines, cosmetics, medical devices,household chemical substances,tobacco and tobacco products, blood and blood products as well as the conduct of clinical trial protocol. The FDA derives its mandate from the Public Health Act 851,2012 Part 6,7 and 8. We ensure; Adequate and effective standards for food, drugs, cosmetics, household chemicals and medical devices Monitor through the District Assemblies and any other agency of State compliance with the provisions of Part 6,7 and 8 of the Public Health Act,2012 (ACT 851) Advise the Minister on measures for the protection of the health of consumers Advise the Minister on the preparation of effective Regulations for the implementation of Part 6,7 and 8 of the Public Health Act,2012 (ACT 851) Approve the initiation and conduct of clinical trials in the country Perform any other functions that are ancillary to attaining the objects of the Authority