DUBAI — A special committee to check controlled and smuggled drugs has been set up after a ministerial decree was issued recently.
The special committee will review the status of narcotic drugs and medical products that are classified as narcotic substances that can be obtained only by the ministry-approved medical prescriptions. The ministry’s efforts are to maintain public health and raise awareness of pharmaceutical products to stop drug abuse.
Dr Amin Al Amiri, Executive Director for Medical Practices and Licences, said new control rules and regulations have been formed to organise the use and trade of narcotic and psychotropic drugs that could lead to mental, physical and behavioural changes.
He, however, did not elaborate on the details citing security reasons. The changes have been made according to the regulations of the United Nations International Drugs Control Agency.
“The committee checks medical products that are classified as narcotic substances to be traded only by approved medical prescriptions. Twenty-four classifications have been added to the list of narcotic drugs,” said Dr Amiri.
Dr Amiri also said that such products cannot be imported without prior approval from the ministry.
Khaleej Times