Licensing & Enforcement
The Department of Licensing and Enforcement
Overview
The Department of Licensing and Enforcement is responsible for regulating the import, export, and transit of all medical and related products.
It ensures that these products meet regulatory standards by inspecting and licensing premises across the supply chain.
Responsibilities
Control
Control of imports, exports, and transit of all regulated products.
Inspection and Licensing
Inspection and licensing of premises along the supply chain of regulated products.
Testing
Testing of regulated products to ensure compliance with specifications and detect substandard or falsified products.
General Enforcement
General enforcement of the Medicines and Related Substances Act (MRSA) and its regulations.
Scope
Clinical Trials
PVCT oversees clinical trials, ensuring they are conducted ethically and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Post-Marketing Surveillance
Post-marketing surveillance maintains the quality of registered products and prevents substandard or falsified medicines from entering the supply chain.
Processes
ADR Reporting
Collecting and analysing reports of adverse drug reactions from healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and the public. Reports are evaluated and acted upon to protect patient safety.
Clinical Trial Oversight
PVCT ensures all clinical trials conducted in Botswana are reviewed, approved, and monitored for ethical compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements throughout the trial period.
Surveillance
Ongoing monitoring of medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, and veterinary products in the market to identify and address safety signals and prevent harm.