On Saturday, May 2, Marrakech served as the venue for a significant professional event organized by the Friendship Association for Pharmacy Assistants, focusing on the current challenges facing the pharmacy sector in Morocco. This gathering, held under the auspices of the National Association of Pharmacy Technicians, aimed to address the pressing issues surrounding the health security of Moroccans amidst rapid regulatory changes and digital transformation.
Participants in the conference expressed their strong opposition to the recent opinion issued by the Competition Council regarding pharmaceutical distribution markets, which has sparked a wave of national protests. Pharmacists from Marrakech articulated that the proposal to 'capitalize' pharmacies and transfer their management to investment capital poses a serious threat to the sustainability of pharmaceutical health services. They emphasized that liberalizing the sector would negatively impact Moroccan citizens' access to safe and consistent medication.
The meeting underscored the importance of the current government stance, which has ruled out the implementation of this opinion at this time, aligning with the demands of pharmacy workers. Additionally, beyond regulatory issues, speakers warned about the dangers of 'digital charlatanism' proliferating through social media in Morocco. Participants strongly criticized the growing phenomenon of unqualified individuals offering medical consultations and prescriptions to Moroccans without any scientific basis.
The discussions highlighted that such digital practices mislead public health awareness and could lead some patients with chronic conditions to discontinue their treatments, posing a deadly risk. Consequently, pharmacy professionals from Marrakech called for the regulation of digital health content to ensure it is supervised solely by qualified specialists.
As reported by mojaz24.com.
