Informing the Current Practice of Pharmacists Through Understanding the History and Background of the Pharmacists Act

Abstract

The Pharmacists Act is a law that defines the duties and qualifications of pharmacists in general. On the road to its establishment, there was a passionate desire and effort from our forefathers to “contribute to the improvement of pharmaceutical services by allowing pharmacists to fully demonstrate their abilities" that continued from the promulgation of the “medical system." The law was partially revised with respect to the Assurance of Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, etc., promulgated in December Reiwa (Act No. 63 of Reiwa). Based on this revision, we reaffirm the current situation and needs of pharmacists and accept that pharmacists need to be closely involved in the healthcare machinery.