FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

• The investigation and compilation of case files for the Board
• Preventing and prohibiting the importation, manufacture, distribution, dispensing and selling of all counterfeit, adulterated, banned medicines. Substandard or expired medicines and other regulated products
• Combating the hawking of medicines and other regulated products that are not duly registered with the Board.
• Prevention and combating the establishment or opening of illegal pharmaceutical outlets that are not duly licensed by the board.
• Enforcing the control of the importation, distribution and use of narcotics and psychotropic substances in Sierra Leone 
• Ensuring that Sierra Leone’s obligation under the international drugs treaties with respect to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are fulfilled.
•   Promoting activities gearing toward the rational use of drugs and reducing demand for the psychotropic drugs.