ROADMAP FOR INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN CHARGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY ACTIVITIES AT MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
On November 02, 2020, the Government issues the Decree No. 131/2020/ND-CP on providing regulations on clinical pharmacy organization and activities of medical examination and treatment establishments.
Accordingly, the Government requests to increase the number of persons in charge of clinical pharmacy activities at a medical examination and treatment establishment as follows:
Firstly, by January 01, 2026 at the latest, level II hospitals or higher must ensure at least 01 person in charge of clinical pharmacy activities for every 150 in-patient beds, and at least 1.5 persons in charge of clinical pharmacy activities for every 1,000 prescriptions granted for out-patients holding health insurance cards within a day.
Secondly, by January 01, 2031 at the latest, medical examination and treatment establishments must ensure at least 01 person in charge of clinical pharmacy activities for every 100 in-patient beds, and at least 02 persons in charge of clinical pharmacy activities for every 1,000 prescriptions granted for out-patients holding health insurance cards within a day.
In addition, the practice period of a person responsible for clinical pharmacy activities is at least 02 years. For a person possessing a doctor's degree or second specialist degree related to the professional practice contents, the period of practice is at least 06 months. For a person possessing a master's degree or first specialist degree related to the professional practice contents, the period of practice is at least 12 months.
This Decree takes effect on January 01, 2021.
