Pharmacy and Poisons

Curbing abuse of prescription-only medicines requires collaboration and intensified awareness of commonly abused medicines. — Dr Wilfred Ochieng, Director of Pharmacy Practice, PPB #UlizaDaktari

There are standards and guidelines for opening a pharmacy. Medicines must be stored under specific conditions to maintain their quality and safety. — Dr Wilfred Ochieng, Director of Pharmacy Practice, PPB #UlizaDaktari @citizentvkenya

Dr. Wilfred Ochieng, Director Pharmacy Practice: Pharmacy-only medicines, you can only get them in pharmacies. You may be able to buy some of them without a prescription, but others you need a prescription from a duly qualified and authorized health practitioner. Dawa ukitumia vizuri inakusaidia, ukitumia vibaya inaweza kukudhuru #UlizaDaktari

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We encourage Kenyans to report concerns on prescription-only medicines to the PPB. — Dr Wilfred Ochieng, Director of Pharmacy Practice, PPB #UlizaDaktari @citizentvkenya

Always confirm that your pharmacy is registered. Check on the PPB website or scan the QR code on the licence at the premises. — Dr Wilfred Ochieng, Director of Pharmacy Practice, PPB #UlizaDaktari @citizentvkenya

Prescription-only medicines require a valid prescription. — Dr Wilfred Ochieng, Director of Pharmacy Practice, PPB #UlizaDaktari @citizentvkenya

Uliza Daktari — Sunday, 22 March 2026, 8:00 PM on Citizen TV. Dr Wilfred Ochieng, Director of Pharmacy Practice, discusses the responsible use of prescription-only medicines. Don’t miss it.

Use medicines safely. Only take what is prescribed. #MedicineSafety

This Sunday, 22 March 2026, 8–9pm on Citizen TV — Uliza Daktari. Dr Wilfred Ochieng, Director of Pharmacy Practice, discusses responsible use of prescription medicines. Don’t miss it.

Airing today at 7:30pm on KBC — be sure to catch it. Watch and learn about safe medicine use.

Kenya is stepping up efforts to upgrade its medicines regulator, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, to a higher global standard. the-star.co.ke/news/2026-03-2…

Wishing all Kenyans a happy and blessed Eid Mubarak.

𝐏𝐏𝐁 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐑𝐈 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) today hosted a delegation from the Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) for discussions on advancing clinical research collaboration in Kenya. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Ali Arale on behalf of PPB Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, and brought together the Gates MRI team led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Patrice Matchaba. Discussions focused on MRI’s research agenda and its growing interest in conducting clinical trials in Kenya, with emphasis on the Board’s mandate to safeguard the rights, safety and well-being of clinical trial participants. Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Arale highlighted PPB’s role in scientific advisory groups and collaborative regulatory frameworks that ensure research conducted in the country meets required standards of quality, safety and scientific integrity. The engagement further underscored the importance of strong regulatory systems in enabling timely access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines. Participants also noted the need to strengthen capacity at clinical trial sites to position Africa to attract a greater share of global research, which currently remains limited.

𝐏𝐏𝐁 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday 18 March 2026, bringing together international and regional partners to advance efforts in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The meeting, chaired by PPB Ag. Chief Executive Officer Dr Ahmed Mohamed, brought together representatives from the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) AMR Secretariat, the Swedish Medical Products Agency, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, and Uganda’s pharmaceutical regulatory authority. Discussions centred on reviewing Kenya’s progress in tackling AMR and identifying opportunities to strengthen regulatory frameworks through enhanced collaboration and information sharing across borders. The engagement is part of the HARMONEA project, funded by the European Commission through the European Medicines Agency (EMA), which seeks to establish a harmonised, One Health–driven regulatory approach to antimicrobial management across East African Community partner states. Participants emphasised the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, noting that coordinated regional action and stronger regulatory systems are essential to safeguard public health and preserve the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.

Before purchasing medicines, verify the pharmacy. Check the licence, confirm registration online, and speak to the pharmacist on duty. #SafeMedicines #PatientSafety #PPBCares

Medicine safety is everyone’s responsibility. Report side effects or suspicious medicines to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. 📞 0795 743 049 #ReportForSafety

A snapshot of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board’s achievements in ensuring safe, quality and efficacious health products in Kenya. #PPBCares