Ghanaians may soon have to pay for consultation services at retail pharmacies.
Stakeholders are debating how to design a framework for charging for services like counseling and dispensing, among other things.
This consultation fee policy was announced by the Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy (GNCoP) and is set to take effect on April 30, 2022.
The GNCoP's National Executives stated in a press release dated March 23, 2022 that the Chamber will soon "require pharmacists in retail pharmacies to provide proof of professional liability insurance for the services they render on behalf of member companies, as well as proof of their state tax obligations as professionals."
The statement also called attention to a few key issues of national relevance to its members.
These include the time-consuming and difficult processes that the GNCoP goes through when dealing with government agencies.
"The proliferation of multiple tender paperwork and costs has made doing business with public entities tedious and expensive," according to the statement.
They did propose, however, that standard tender forms and charges be reviewed in order to adopt a common form and prices.
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