The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has taken disciplinary actions against several pharmaceutical professionals, including Dr. Nancy Wangu Kaguri, for various breaches of professional conduct.
In a statement, the PPB confirmed that Dr. Kaguri’s license was suspended after an investigation by its Enquiries and Disciplinary Committee (EDC).
The committee found that Dr. Kaguri, as the superintendent of Malibu Pharmacy, had authorized the delivery of medication via a rider, which resulted in sensitive patient information being exposed.
The package contained personal details such as the patient’s name, contact information, diagnosis, and an insurance form with incorrect details, violating patient confidentiality and professional ethics.
In another case, Dr. Charles Mukabi Waweru was disciplined for failing to notify the PPB about the closure of his pharmacy in Matasia, Kajiado County.
The pharmacy was left open without a registered pharmacist or pharmaceutical technologist, which posed a serious public health risk. As a result, his license was suspended for three months.
Pharmaceutical technologist Lovi Lovince Manono was found guilty of allowing a non-professional to run a pharmacy using his credentials.
Manono later transferred control of the business to this unqualified individual, which the EDC deemed a fraudulent and unethical act.
Consequently, Manono’s license was revoked, and he was banned from practicing for five years.
Emmanuel Odhiambo Gwassi also faced penalties for running a pharmacy in an unregistered location without oversight from a licensed professional.
His actions were deemed irresponsible and reckless, leading to the revocation of his license and a five-year ban.
In contrast, Caroline Wachera, a pharmaceutical technologist, was given an admonishment letter instead of a suspension.
She had made efforts to comply with regulations after relinquishing her business partnership and attempting to properly close her pharmacy.
These actions reflect the PPB’s commitment to maintaining high professional standards and ensuring the protection of public health.
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