Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA)

The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) regulates medicines and allied substances in Zambia. Its head office is at Plot No. 2350/M, off Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Road, in Lusaka, Zambia. According to its website, ZAMRA was established under an Act of Parliament. It evaluates and approves medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, veterinary medicines and allied substances before they can be sold. It licenses premises such as hospital and retail pharmacies, wholesale pharmacies, agro-vet shops and health shops. Anyone importing or exporting medicines needs a ZAMRA permit. The authority runs a laboratory that tests medicines, publishes product recalls and safety notices, and takes public reports of problems with medicines. Regional offices include Ndola, and there are sub-offices in Livingstone, Kasama, Nakonde, Chirundu, Solwezi and at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. The head office is open from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Its telephone numbers are +260 211 432 350, +260 211 432 351 and +260 211 432 352. Enquiries go to pharmacy@zamra.co.zm, and the postal address is PO Box 31890, Lusaka. The Act under which ZAMRA was established is not named on its home page.

Plot No. 2350/M, off Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Road, Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka

• Product registration
• Pharmacy premises licensing
• Import and export permits
• Product recalls and safety notices