Pakistan, Nov. 14 -- The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) has issued warning letters to five pharmacy institutions and deferred the accreditation renewal of three others over regulatory compliance matters.

According to an official of the Council, the regulatory action was taken following a review conducted under its statutory mandate to ensure quality standards in pharmacy education across the country. The five institutions issued warning letters to Prime Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Nazar College of Pharmacy, Islamabad, Riphah International University, Gulberg Green Campus, Islamabad, HBS College of Pharmacy, Islamabad and Hamdard University, Islamabad Campus.

The Council also deferred the accreditation renewal of Mohi-ud...