Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Dr. Anushree Patel is an experienced professional in the field of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, currently serving as a Regulatory Affairs Officer at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board since May 2023. Previously, Dr. Patel held the position of Regulatory Affairs Manager at Biodeal Laboratories Limited from February 2021 to July 2022. Prior to this managerial role, Dr. Patel worked as a Pharmacist at Mac's Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Pentapharm in 2019, following a pharmacist internship at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital from August 2018 to February 2019. Dr. Patel earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Kenyatta University, completing the program in 2017.
Pharmacy and Poisons Board
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is the Drug Regulatory Authority established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Chapter 244 of the Laws of Kenya. The Board regulates the Practice of Pharmacy and the Manufacture and Trade in drugs and poisons. MISSION STATEMENT The Board aims to implement the appropriate regulatory measures to achieve the highest standards of safety, efficacy and quality for all drugs, chemical substances and medical devices, locally manufactured, imported, exported, distributed, sold, or used, to ensure the protection of the consumer as envisaged by the laws regulating drugs in force in Kenya VISION To be improve and promote appropriate pharmaceutical care in Kenya and be a global leader in the control and regulation of drugs, poisons and the practice of pharmacy. MISSION Improving the quality of life of Kenyans by ensuring the quality, safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products and services.