THE pharmacist in charge of the Ho Municipal Hospital, Mr Samuel Elikem Hodogbey, has advised prospective dealers in the pharmaceutical industry to procure genuine licences from the Pharmacy Council to open chemical or pharmacy shops.
He said by law, a chemical shop should be manned by a person with not less than a Senior High School qualification while a qualified pharmacist was expected to run a pharmacy shop.
Mr Hodogbey gave the advice at the 10th anniversary celebration and awards day of Elikplim Pharmacy Limited at Aflao during which 18 outstanding members of staff received awards such as double-door refrigerators, television sets, deep freezers, gas and rice cookers, blenders and textiles.
He expressed regret that majority of pharmacy shops were established in the big cities to the detriment of small towns, adding that Ketu South was blessed with the location of the Elikplim Pharmacy at Aflao.
Mr Hodogbey said pharmacy shops were front-line facilities for first aid services from where patients were referred to hospitals when prescriptions failed.
He commended the management of the Elikplim Pharmacy for a vibrant workforce that were self-motivated and delivered good services to clients over the years.
The Managing Director of Elikplim Pharmacy, Togbe Debresu VIII, said the business started as a chemical shop in Kwamikrom in 1991 and relocated to Aflao in 1992 and upgraded into a pharmacy shop in 1994.
He commended the Pharmacy Council and several clients for their co-operation over the years, adding that the company had faced and overcome many challenges.
Togbe Debresu, who is also the chief of Kpando-Dafor, expressed optimism that the company would expand from the present three branches at Dambai, Accra and Aflao to other parts of the country.
Mr Ernest Tagbotor, an agent of a pharmacy shop at Aflao, said it was unique to honour the workers in recognition of their immense contribution to the growth and development of the company.
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