According to Abaabneh's statement, the attendees discussed the issues with the Requests app and similar applications, as well as the telemedicine file and rumors about forming a committee to coordinate with the Public Institution for Food and Drug Control, leading to a unanimous set of recommendations, most notably rejecting any dialogue with private companies regarding medication delivery, and rejecting the delivery of medications, dietary supplements, and vitamins through pharmacies or any apps, while calling for the activation of the oversight committee and holding every violator accountable according to the Pharmacists Syndicate Law. The attendees also stressed the need to close all forms of apps and e-commerce related to medication and hold violators accountable according to the applicable laws and regulations.
Abaabneh pointed out that some colleagues present spoke about a committee formed to study telemedicine instructions, but Syndicate President Dr. Zeid Al-Kilani and Council members stated that no such committee exists at the moment, and it was agreed that any future committee formed in this regard should include the Syndicate President and representatives from experienced pharmacy owners. The attendees also confirmed that the relationship with the Public Institution for Food and Drug Control remains a strategic and participatory one that requires positive cooperation to serve the interests of the nation, the citizen, and pharmacists alike.
The attendees called on the Syndicate Council to hold an emergency session to approve what was stated in the minutes and address all issues according to the applicable laws and regulations, warning that if the recommendations are not approved, the Council will bear full responsibility. Abaabneh explained that the Syndicate President responded by phone to the attendees and invited him to attend the Syndicate Council session via Zoom to clarify the recommendations, and the Council ended up approving everything stated in them and expressing full openness to dialogue and cooperation, in addition to issuing an official press release confirming its commitment to and endorsement of these demands.
Abaabneh concluded his statement by placing the Pharmacists Syndicate Council before its historical and professional responsibilities to translate the pledges into practical steps and specific timelines, considering that the colleagues' trust in their union institution is measured by the effectiveness of the achievement on the ground, while appreciating at the same time the colleagues' concern for their profession's issues, calling for the continuation of responsible dialogue channels with the Syndicate President and Council to strengthen the unity of the pharmaceutical sector.
