Kenya

Africa

Contents

1. Regulatory Overview
2. Regulatory Pathways

Regulatory Overview

Kenya is regulated by the PPB (Pharmacy and Poisons Board). The country has 1 documented regulatory pathway for accessing unapproved or unlicensed medicines, covering named patient programs, compassionate use schemes, and special access arrangements.

Regulatory Authority

PPB (Pharmacy and Poisons Board)

Regulatory Pathways (1)

PPB Special Import Permit – Kenya 21 days

Kenya's Pharmacy and Poisons Board special import permit for unregistered medicines for named patients with serious medical conditions.

Application Form: PPB SIP Form

Legal Basis: Pharmacy and Poisons Act Cap 244

Eligibility: Serious or life-threatening condition with no locally registered alternative

Reference: PPB Drug Import Guidelines

Kenya

ISO Code	`KE`
Region	Africa
Regulatory Authority	PPB (Pharmacy and Poisons Board)
Pathways	1 documented
Drugs Available	0 documented