Hello all,
I am looking for some clarification on the qualifications of QP (Qualified Person) in EU Member States.
The Article 49 of the Directive 2001/83 (a link to the directive
here) outlines the qualifications and necessary experience to become a QP. The part of the Article reads:
"A qualified person shall be in possession of a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualifications awarded on completion of a university course of study, or a course recognized as equivalent by the Member State concerned, extending over a period of at least four years of theoretical and practical study in one of the following scientific disciplines: pharmacy, medicine, veterinary medicine, chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and technology, biology."
After reviewing this Directive, I came up with the following question:
1) Is a "diploma or certificate of qualifications" received from Non-EU Member States, to say, in Republic of Korea (e.g. a registered pharmacist in Korea), acceptable/qualified?
2) Does each Member State have different Qualification process for QP? Is there an exam to complete to become a registed/qualified QP?
I would appreciate any comments/directions.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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Dahuin Liz Lee
Seoul
Korea, Republic of
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