Valsartan is a drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with other anti-hypertensive drugs. It has been discovered that some brands of this drug were manufactured using an ingredient potentially contaminated with an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause…
National Drug Authority wishes to inform you that retention of Human and Veterinary products on the drug register for financial year 2018 / 2019 will run from 1st July, 2018 to 1st September 2018. All products that will not have been retained by then will not appear on the monthly drug registers. Retention invoices will…
In accordance with the National Drug Policy and Authority Act (Cap 206), and Regulations on importation and exportation of drugs (S.I 34, 2014), National Drug Authority hereby informs you that importation of drugs is to be conducted by entities with a valid license to operate a pharmacy and a valid import license. In regard to…
National Drug Authority wishes to notify all applicants for the following products for registrations (download Link) that the applications will be dismissed with effect from 30-June-2018 for failure to respond to additional information requested for. This is in line with section 35(4) of The National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206.
Public consultation on the control of surgical instruments and appliances draft regulations 2018 Thursday, 10th May 2018 Introduction The National Drug Authority Invites feedback from the distributors and healthcare professionals as well as consumers and the general public on the proposed control of surgical Instruments and appliances draft regulations. A copy of the draft regulation…
In the last two days, National Drugs Authority (NDA) has closed 8 more pharmacies found operating without 2018 licenses issued by NDA, contrary to section 14 of the National Drug Policy and Authority Act, Chapter 206 of the Laws of Uganda. The closed pharmacies are; Progress Chain Pharmacy located in Gulu. Real Care Pharmacy located…
