A man disinfects a matatu in in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County, as part of the efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus on March 23, 2020. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Dr Munene said PSK has since warned pharmacies to observe the law and the PSK Code of Ethics in supplying the three drugs.
The society warned that pharmacies that flout the Law and those found contravening its code of ethics will face disciplinary action.
Health officials have warned Kenyans against self-medicating after demand for three critical drugs touted as treatment for the coronavirus surged in Nairobi.
Dr Daniella Munene, CEO of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK), said that hoarding of the drugs will lead to a severe shortage that will affect not only those likely to get infected by the virus, but also patients with pre-existing conditions.
