Akandoh Reforms Pharmacy Licensing Rules…Pushes for Population-based Than Distance
As part of Ghana’s preparation toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has directed the Pharmacy Council to change how pharmacy licenses are awarded, from distance-based to population-based criteria.
Speaking at a two-day Expanded Stakeholders Retreat, the Minister said the old system, which focused on how close pharmacies are to each other, no longer serves the country’s health needs. Instead, licensing should reflect population size to ensure fair access to medicines, especially in underserved communities.
The new approach is expected to improve the distribution of pharmacies nationwide and strengthen Ghana’s push toward accessible healthcare for all.
