Decree No. 07/2003/L-CTN promulgates the Ordinance on Private Medical and Pharmaceutical Practice, stipulating conditions for practice and management of activities of private healthcare facilities and pharmacies.
Scope of application
Private healthcare facilities, pharmacies, private medical doctors, and pharmacists.
Key points
- Private healthcare facilities → must have a practice permit issued by the Department of Health; the minimum number of hospital beds is 5 beds.
- Private medical doctors and pharmacists → may practice when they have a bachelor's degree and a practice certificate; they shall not practice if they do not meet the requirements for professional qualifications or health.
- Private healthcare facilities → must comply with food safety and hygiene regulations and disease prevention measures as prescribed by law.
- Private pharmacies → must have a practice permit issued by the Department of Health; they shall not sell medicines without a business registration certificate.
- Private healthcare facilities and pharmacies → shall be subject to administrative penalties if they fail to comply with the conditions for practice and management of activities.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive: Enhances diversity in the healthcare system, creating opportunities for people to access private healthcare services.
- Negative: May lead to unfair competition between public and private healthcare facilities, putting pressure on patient costs.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What conditions must private healthcare facilities meet to obtain a practice permit?
Private healthcare facilities must have at least 5 beds and comply with food safety and hygiene regulations and disease prevention measures as prescribed by law (Article 10 of the Ordinance on Private Medical and Pharmaceutical Practice).
What conditions must private medical doctors and pharmacists meet to practice?
Private medical doctors and pharmacists must have a bachelor's degree and a practice certificate (Article 12 of the Ordinance on Private Medical and Pharmaceutical Practice).
From which authority must private pharmacies obtain a practice permit?
Private pharmacies must be issued a practice permit by the Department of Health (Article 15 of the Ordinance on Private Medical and Pharmaceutical Practice).
How will private healthcare facilities and pharmacies be penalized for violations?
Private healthcare facilities and pharmacies will be penalized according to the law on administrative violations (Article 25 of the Ordinance on Private Medical and Pharmaceutical Practice).
Must private pharmacies have a business registration certificate to sell medicine?
Yes, private pharmacies must have a business registration certificate before selling medicine (Article 15 of the Ordinance on Private Medical and Pharmaceutical Practice).
Full text
ORDER OF THE STATE PRESIDENT
Regarding the promulgation of the Ordinance on Private Practice in Medicine and Pharmacy
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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;
Pursuant to Article 19 of the National Assembly Organization Law; NOW PROMULGATE
BASED ON Article 51 of the Law on Enacting Legal Normative Documents;
THE WE PROMULGATE:
Ordinance on Private Practice in Medicine and Pharmacy.
Has been Within 10 working days from the date of receipt of the dossier as mentioned in Sub-clause b, Clause 1, Article 3 above, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will review and submit to the competent authority for decision (Issues exceeding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' jurisdiction will be referred to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision).The Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Term XII adopted on February 25, 2003./.
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