The Disciplinary Committee is a statutory body established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance to hear cases concerning professional misconduct or breaches by licence holders or registered pharmacists. It is not a standing committee; when a case requires an inquiry, the chairperson of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) appoints members from among the Board’s members. Under the law, the Disciplinary Committee must comprise at least three members, and its chairperson must be the chairperson of the PPB or another member appointed by the chairperson. Its members usually include pharmacists, doctors and government representatives, helping to ensure that decisions are professional and impartial.
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What kind of body is the Pharmacy and Poisons Board’s “Disciplinary Committee”, and who are its members?
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