What is the Department of Health (DoH) in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong's Department of Health (DoH) oversees all public health initiatives and it guarantees access to safe, effective and high-quality healthcare products and services for the entire population. As the principal and primary National Regulatory Body, it bears the analytically important responsibility of safeguarding the health of every citizen and rigorously upholding all applicable, important global health standards.

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board authorizes the Department of Health to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of all pharmaceutical products. Pharmaceutical products must be registered with the board before sale. This registration process uses strict evaluations to guarantee it meets international safety, efficacy and quality standards.

The Department of Health strictly regulates all pharmaceutical product manufacturers, along with wholesalers, as well as retailers through licensing. Manufacturing facilities maintain consistently high standards because the department adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Thorough inspections and audits guarantee that the entire supply chain consistently follows regulations.

The Department of Health also plays a major role. Pharmacovigilance oversees the monitoring and management of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Good reporting systems help the department identify and reduce pharmaceutical risks, guaranteeing public safety remains primary.

The Department of Health's strict controls on the import and export of a large number of pharmaceutical products are necessary for preventing counterfeit and unapproved drugs from entering the market. Hong Kong is a highly reliable and important hub for many superior pharmaceutical products. Several important measures helped create this position within the Asia-Pacific region.

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