Section 7: Trade and Therapeutics Committee

7. Trade and Therapeutics Committee (1) There shall be for the purposes of this Act a Trade and Therapeutics Committee which shall advise the Board on— (a) any matter relating to the manufacture and importation of pharmaceutical products; (b) the compilation and maintenance of a National Drugs Formulary; (c) any reported adverse effect caused by any drug and any measure required to be taken to protect public health; (d) any area which is in need of a pharmacy; and (e) any matter referred to it by the Board. (2) The Committee shall consist of— (a) the Principal Medical Officer as Chairperson; (b) the Chief Government Pharmacist; (c) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of trade; (d) 3 medical practitioners appointed by the Minister; (e) 2 pharmacists appointed by the Minister. [Issue 1] P8 – 6 Revised Laws of Mauritius