F.A.Q

NDA was established in 1993 by the National Drug Policy and Authority Statute which in 2000 became the National Drug Policy and Authority (NDP/A) Act,Cap.206 of the Laws of Uganda. NDA is responsible for ensuring the populations access quality, safe and effective medicines.

National Medical Stores was established as a Statutory Government Corporation and is responsible for procuring,storing and distribution of essential medicines and medical supplies to all public health facilities in the country. Read more..

Yes. NDA ensures that any advertisements on medicines whether conventional or tradition/herbal does not mislead the public. Misleading adverts provide inadequate medical information giving undue and false medical advice with unfavorable consequences on the health of the public.This behavior is in violation of the National Drug Policy and Authority Cap 206 of 20000 that prohibits media drug adverts without NDA authorization

The pharmaceutical sector provides a valuable and legitimate contribution to society but it is in the same breath a business whose profitability hinges on marketing and sales.
Drug marketeers may compromise ethics,facts, and patient benefit for the allure of profits .It is therefore incumbent upon the authority to protect the public health by ensuring that information provided is accurate representation of the product and fosters rational use.

An applicant who seeks to make a publication or advertisement for a drug should make an application to the Authority using the prescribed application form.The application should be accompanied with a sample of the material for which approval is sought,accompanied with a payment receipt.

An application for publication or advertisement can be made only by;
(a) the holder of the patent of the drug
(b) a licensed person
(c) the manufacturer of the drug; or
(d) an agent authorized by the manufacturer or the holder of the patent of the drug

Briefs on drug donation

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Brief on importation and Exportation of pharmaceuticals

Requirements for Operating a Drug shop

Where can application forms be accessed?

Requirements for Operating a Pharmacy

Procedure for disposal of Pharmaceutical waste

Brief on good manufacturing practices and Inspection of foreign pharmaceutical manufacturing plants

About NDA quality control laboratory