GUIDELINES FOR DEALINGS IN CONTROLLED DRUGS

The Government through the Ministry of Health, Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority has been trying to put in place a system for control of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals (controlled drugs) following recommendations by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB). The Government has followed these recommendations and is taking practical steps to prevent diversion of controlled drugs from licit to illicit trade. 

The guideline for dealings in Controlled Drugs was made under section 78 of the Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 2003. The guideline describes requirements for the procurement of controlled drugs, procedures for importation of controlled drugs, dispensing of controlled drugs, documentation of controlled drugs and requirements for the destruction and loss of controlled drugs. The guideline also outlines the special provisions concerning carriage of controlled drugs in kits of ships, aircraft or other forms of transport. 

The guideline is intended to guide dealers of controlled drugs on requirements for importation, exportation, distribution and dispensing. It is also intended to provide guidance on proper record keeping which will assist in establishing demands of the institution that will enable the authority to establish national needs. The guideline will guide users on preparation of reports such as annual/quarterly consumption reports as required by the law, and enable the authority to monitor the use and handling of controlled drugs for medical and scientific purposes. The guideline will monitor use of controlled drugs to legitimate medical and scientific purposes and to ensure that they are available for the management of pain. The guideline is also intended to promote rational use of controlled drugs, and foster accessibility of controlled drugs.

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