Skip to main content

Table 2 Summary of regulatory requirements for a medicine retail outlet in Ghana

From: Regulatory compliance among over-the-counter medicine sellers facilities within the Upper East Region of Ghana

Standards

Some specific requirements

Premises/structure

Must be geographically and structurally permanent

Premises must be fit for purpose intended/well designed (ceiling intact, shelves, floor, counter, walls & painting, hygiene, layout etc.); adequately illuminated and ventilated, storage facilities provided, appropriate customer and dispensing areas etc

Premises must meet minimum requirements for floor space and ceiling height

Equipment and materials

Availability of a reference material

Availability of ancillary devices (weighing scales, thermometers etc.) where applicable

Personnel

Must not be a minor (must be ≥ 18 years of age)

Must be educated (at least SHS level for OTCMS, dispensing/counter assistants)

Must undergo periodic training and re-training

Practice-related

Annual renewal of premises and operating licenses

Ensure good records keeping

Premises and business operating license must be displayed

Ensure good dispensing and storage practices are adhered to

Must have a well-written signboard

Premises shall only be employed for the purpose intended or for which operating license was issued (range of services, range of products/commodities in stock, class of drug products in stock)

Only drugs of the approved class shall be stocked and sold where applicable