By Mensouhn Mendin
September 17, 2026
The Liberia Pharmacy Board is warning pharmacy owners across the country to employ only certified pharmacists and dispensers, threatening immediate closure of facilities found operating with unlicensed personnel.
The Board says the move is part of efforts to strengthen regulation of the pharmaceutical sector and protect the public from potentially dangerous medical practices.
According to the Board, its database currently contains more than 307 registered pharmacists practicing in Liberia, including four foreign nationals.
Speaking to journalists in Monrovia on Thursday, September 17, Dr. Jefferson Harris, Inspector General of the Liberia Pharmacy Board, urged pharmacy owners to ensure that all pharmacists and dispensers employed at their facilities are properly certified and licensed.
Dr. Harris said compliance with professional standards is critical to reducing incidents associated with the improper handling and dispensing of medicines, which he said could have serious consequences for patients.
He also called on members of the public to be more vigilant, encouraging customers to ask pharmacists and dispensers to provide proof of their professional licenses before purchasing medicines or receiving pharmaceutical services.
Meanwhile, Dr. Menmon Dunah, Registrar General and Chief Executive Officer of the Liberia Pharmacy Board, announced that pharmacies found operating without certified pharmacists or dispensers will face immediate closure.
Dr. Dunah described the presence of unlicensed pharmacists and dispensers at pharmacies as a serious public health threat, warning that unqualified personnel handling medications could endanger the lives of citizens.
The Pharmacy Board is therefore urging pharmacy owners to comply with existing regulations and ensure that all personnel responsible for dispensing medicines are properly trained, certified and licensed.
The Board says enforcement measures will be strengthened to ensure compliance and safeguard public health across Liberia.
