Procedures for re-issuance of pharmacy practice certificate in the form of exam

Reissue of pharmacy practice certificate by exam is an important procedure for individuals practicing pharmacy when the certificate has expired, been lost or damaged. According to the Law on Pharmacy 2016 and related regulations, re-issuing a pharmacy practice certificate in the form of an exam requires a specific process, including conditions, documents and implementation order. This article provides detailed instructions on the procedure for re-issuing a pharmacy practice certificate in the form of an exam to ensure the process takes place according to regulations.

Conditions for issuance of Pharmacy Practice Certificate

According to Article 13 of the Law on Pharmacy 2016, people who wish to apply for or re-issue a pharmacy practice certificate must meet certain requirements regarding qualifications and professional practice time. This regulation is intended to ensure professional standards of pharmacy practitioners. Specific conditions include:

Degree conditions:

• The applicant must have professional qualifications recognized in Vietnam, such as a university pharmacist degree, a general medical university diploma, or other related specialized degrees.
• Other qualifications can also be recognized if suitable for the job position, including intermediate degrees, college degrees in pharmacy, or other professional certificates issued by medical and pharmaceutical training institutions.

Conditions for practice time:

• Persons whose practicing certificates are revoked: No practice period is required but must update professional knowledge of pharmacy.
• People with post-graduate specialized qualifications: Reduced practice time according to Government regulations.
• Persons with professional degrees under the Law on Pharmacy: Practice time will be regulated by the Minister of Health.

In case of reissuance of pharmacy practice certificate in the form of exam

According to Clause 2, Article 12 of the Law on Pharmacy 2016, pharmacy practice certificates can be reissued in the following special cases:

• Lost certificate: For lost certificates, the person requesting reissuance needs to provide a commitment about the loss of the certificate. This commitment must be made according to the form specified in Appendix I of Decree 54/2017/ND-CP.
• Damaged certificate: When the certificate is torn, blurred or the information cannot be read due to physical factors, the applicant will have to submit a copy of the damaged certificate along with other verification documents.

These cases ensure that all pharmacy practice certificates are still legally valid and meet the actual requirements of medical and pharmaceutical work in Vietnam.

Procedures for re-issuance of pharmacy practice certificate in the form of exam

The re-issuance of a pharmacy practice certificate in the form of an exam is prescribed in Articles 25 and 27 of the Law on Pharmacy 2016, as well as in the guiding regulations in Decree 54/2017/ND-CP. Specifically, this procedure requires the following steps:

Prepared documents

Dossiers requesting re-issuance of pharmacy practice certificates must be fully prepared and submitted in the correct form according to current regulations. Required documents include:

• Application for re-issuance of Pharmacy Practice Certificate follows Model number 04 in Appendix I.
• Other confirmation documents: The applicant may need to provide additional documents to confirm the current status and purpose of re-certification.

Execution order

The implementation order is detailed in Article 27 of the Law on Pharmacy 2016, ensuring the rights and responsibilities of the applicant and the certification agency:

Step 1: Submit application:

• Applications for reissuance of pharmacy practice certificates can be submitted directly to the Ministry of Health.
• The applicant can choose to submit directly or by post.

Step 2: Processing documents:

• Within 10 working days (in case of re-certification), the receiving agency will review the dossier, notify if there are additional requests or proceed with resolution.
• In case the dossier is complete, the re-issuance of the certificate will be done quickly.

Step 3: Reissue certificate:

• The pharmacy practice certificate will be reissued within 5 working days after the application is valid.
• If the granting requirements are not met, the issuing agency must issue a document clearly stating the reason and additional instructions if necessary.

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