The doctor’s private clinic
Bahrain's health watchdog has uncovered an unauthorised pharmacy being run by a doctor who had stashed large quantities of various medicines in his private clinic and at home.
The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) teams raided both the premises and seized cartons of antibiotics, pain killers, creams and infant medications.
“The doctor was selling the medicines to patients without a proper licence to practise as a pharmacist,” said NHRA chief executive Dr Maryam Al Jalahma.
“The only medicines that can be stored in such clinics are injections, painkillers and drugs for emergencies.”
The case came to light after some patients contacted the authority to find out whether the doctor could sell medicines at his Isa Town
clinic.
The complaint was referred to the Public Prosecution which authorised the NHRA to raid the premises in co-operation with the police.
“When we raided the clinic we found medicines that are supposed to be dispensed by a pharmacy.
“Huge quantities of drugs were also recovered from the doctor’s flat.
“The medicines were stored in improper conditions posing a risk to patients’ safety.”
Dr Al Jalahma said if it was found that the doctor was selling the medicines at higher prices he would face additional charges for violating the
national price ceiling.
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