Lusaka College of Health and Applied Sciences.

Pharmacy Law/ Forensic Pharmacy

Second Year’s Continuous Assessment Test

24th October, 2009.

Time: 1:00hrs
Section A.

Write either true (T) or false (F) for correct or wrong answers against each question.

1. Under the Food and Drug ACT, a member representing the National Food and Nutritional
Commission established under section three of the National Food and Nutrition Commission
ACT, is nominated by the minister.
2. The food and drug Board may delegate its function and powers to the committees appointed
under the ACT to help it carry its works.
3. A person invited by the Board to attend a meeting and assist it in a particular area has rights to
contribute to the meeting and voting time.
4. The quorum of the Board under Food and Drug Board, shall be five.
5. The Ex-officio member’s term of office under the Food and Drug Board is three years.

Answer all questions.

Question 1

a. Define the following terms as defined in the Food and Drug ACT:
I. Food
II. Drugs
III. Cosmetics
IV. Medical devices
V. Ex-officio
b. Discuss in details the composition and functions of the Food and Drugs Board established under
the Food and Drug ACT.

Question 2.

a. Discuss in details the composition and function of the Medical Council of Zambia Board.
b. What reasons can lead to erasure from the registration of registered persons?
c. Discuss with examples the procedures followed in registration of persons with the Medical
Council of Zambia.
d. Discuss are the privileges of being registered with the Medical Council of Zambia.