The legal status of pharmacists in Libyan and comparative law

Abstract

The world has witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of chemical compounds used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a result of continuous advancements in the field of pharmacy. This scientific progress has been accompanied by a proliferation of medications treating the same disease under different brand names. This has led to the emergence of legal issues previously unfamiliar to legal professionals, thus creating a vast field for legal research Therefore, legal professionals had to contribute with medical professionals to placing the subject of the pharmacist’s work within its legal framework and clarifying its provisions in order to protect the human right to enjoy health, and to encourage pharmacists to innovate and advance scientifically, which helps to save patients’ lives and alleviate their pain Through this research, we will examine some aspects of the legal system of the pharmacist profession, namely the nature of pharmacy, the nature of this profession, and the conditions that must be met by the pharmacist. The study will be based on Libyan, Egyptian, and French law, the opinion of jurisprudence, and the judicial rulings available in this regard.