NDA-building

The National Drug Authority (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 (2000 Edition).

The Act established a National Drug Policy and National Drug Authority to ensure the availability, at all times, of essential, efficacious and cost-effective drugs to the entire population of Uganda as a means of providing satisfactory healthcare and safeguarding the appropriate use of drugs.

Vision

A world class Drug Regulatory Agency.

Mission

To protect and promote Human and Animal health through the effective regulation of drugs and healthcare products.

Core Values

  • We Care for the people of Uganda.
  • We take Pride in what we do
  • We serve with Integrity.
  • We value Team spirit.
  • We Embrace new knowledge and Innovation.

Our Mandate

To ensure the availability, at all times, of essential, efficacious and cost-effective drugs to the entire population of Uganda as a means of providing satisfactory healthcare and safeguarding the appropriate use of drugs.

The functions of the Drug Authority are stated under Section 5 of the NDP/A Act, Cap. 206.
  • Deal with the development and regulation of the pharmacies and drugs in the country
  • Control the importation, exportation and sale of pharmaceuticals
  • Control the quality of drugs
  • Promote and control local production of essential drugs
  • Encourage research and development of herbal medicines
  • Establish and revise professional guidelines and disseminate information to the health professionals and the public
  • Provide advice and guidance to the Minister and bodies concerned with drugs on the implementation of the National Drug Policy
  • Perform any other function that is connected with the above or that may be accorded to it by law.