PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6th Mar, 2026) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has introduced the policy of pharmacy services in healthcare facilities to improve patient safety and enhance overall quality of medical treatment.
Under this policy, pharmacovigilance centers will be established to monitor the safety and effectiveness of medicines. Special emphasis will also be placed on antimicrobial stewardship programs to ensure responsible use of antibiotics and combat antimicrobial resistance.
Provincial Health Minister Khaliqur Rahman welcomed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s introduction of the Pharmacy Services Policy, describing it as an important step towards enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring safe and effective use of medicines across the province.
The minister stated that integrating pharmacy services into healthcare facilities will significantly improve patient safety and enhance the overall quality of medical treatment.
He said the policy aims to ensure rational use of medicines, promote evidence-based drug therapy, and enhance the role of pharmacists within the healthcare system.
Khaliqur Rahman also said that the policy will also help improve the medicine supply chain system, including proper storage, handling and availability of essential medicines in healthcare facilities across the province.
The Health Minister added that the implementation of the Pharmacy Services Policy will help improve therapeutic outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospital stays, and enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He directed the concerned authorities to ensure effective implementation of this policy in all healthcare institutions so that patients can benefit from safe, quality and accessible pharmaceutical services.
He reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to strengthen the health system and ensure better healthcare facilities for the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.