ZANZIBAR FOOD AND DRUG AGENCY

Together We Protect Public Health

Department of Medicine and Cosmetics (DMC)

“Quality Medicines Save and Improve lives”

About the Department

The Department of Medicine and Cosmetics is responsible for ascertaining that all medicines (Human, herbal and veterinary), cosmetics and medical devices are of that acceptable quality, safety and efficacy before being allowed to circulate in the Zanzibar market. It is the responsibility of the Department to conduct inspection and post marketing surveillance of medicines, cosmetics and medical devices circulating in the market. The department also controls clinical trials, evaluate and monitor adverse drug reactions, regulate pharmacy profession and promote effective communication of drug information to the public.

Our Vision

To evolve as a proactive and client friendly department in ensuring that medicines, cosmetics and medical devices are safe and effective and public health is protected

Our Mission

To Save and improve lives through regulation of manufacture, importation and use of medicines, cosmetics and medical devices in Zanzibar

Functions of DMC

Divisions in DMC