Home / Dz.U. 1991 nr 41 poz. 179
Law of April 19, 1991, on Pharmaceutical Chambers.
Ustawa z dnia 19 kwietnia 1991 r. o izbach aptekarskich.
Type
Law (Ustawa)
Status
act has a consolidated text (akt posiada tekst jednolity)
Announced
1991-04-19
Entry into force
1991-05-27
Texts
The consolidated text (tekst ujednolicony) is unofficial; only the signed PDFs from Dziennik Ustaw / Monitor Polski are legally authentic.
Keywords
Pharmacistsprofessional self-governmentcriminal proceedingsadministrative proceedingshealth protectionPharmaceutical Meansregisterspharmaceutical chamberspharmaciescommitteescivil procedureemployeeshealthcare service
Related acts
Repealed Acts (1)
- Law of January 8, 1951, on pharmacies. · 1991-05-27
Acts Declared Repealed (9)
- Regulation of the Council of Ministers of May 27, 1966, on the remuneration of pharmaceutical employees and the remuneration of other employees employed in open and railway pharmacies. · 1991-05-27
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of March 31, 1962, amending the regulation on the performance of professional activities in pharmacies and the special qualifications required of pharmacy employees. · 1991-05-27
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 18 April 1956 on the performance of professional activities in pharmacies and the special qualifications required of pharmacy employees. · 1991-05-27
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of June 17, 1969, on the types of pharmacies and the scope of their activities. · 1991-05-27
- Order of the Minister of Health of January 31, 1953, on examinations for candidates for pharmacy technicians. · 1991-05-27
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of April 5, 1977, amending the regulation on the dispensing of medicines and other articles permitted for pharmacy trade from open and railway pharmacies. · 1991-05-27
- Regulation of the Council of Ministers of December 17, 1971, amending certain provisions on the remuneration of professional healthcare workers. · 1991-05-27
- Regulation of the Council of Ministers of November 21, 1968, amending the regulation on the remuneration of pharmaceutical employees and the remuneration of other employees employed in open and railway pharmacies. · 1991-05-27
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of April 1, 1969 on the dispensing of medicines and other articles permitted for pharmacy trade from open and railway pharmacies. · 1991-05-27
Implementing Regulations (26)
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of June 20, 2005, amending the regulation on the form of the document "Right to practice as a pharmacist"
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of May 25, 2004 on the form of the document 'Right to practice pharmacy'
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of May 15, 2003, on state budget subsidies for pharmaceutical chambers
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of March 31, 2003, on proceedings in cases of professional liability of pharmacists
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of December 16, 2002 on the detailed conditions and procedure for completing a one-year internship in a pharmacy.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of December 18, 2002 on the composition and functioning of the adjudicating committee regarding the inability to practice the profession of a pharmacist or to perform strictly defined activities due to health condition
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 10 December 2002 on the scope of knowledge of the Polish language necessary for practicing the profession of a pharmacist in the Republic of Poland and the Polish language examination.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of December 10, 2002 on the method of keeping a register of pharmacists.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 10 December 2002 on the form of the document "Right to practice as a pharmacist".
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of July 27, 1994, on professional activities that may be performed in individual types of pharmacies by persons not having the right to independently practice the profession of a pharmacist.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of December 14, 1992, on the procedure for proceedings in cases of establishing the right to practice as a pharmacist and maintaining registers of pharmacists and pharmacies.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of September 30, 1993, amending the regulation on detailed provisions concerning proceedings in cases of professional responsibility of pharmacists.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of July 19, 1993, on the principles of completing one-year practical training in pharmacies.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of May 30, 1993, on detailed regulations concerning proceedings in cases of professional responsibility of pharmacists.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of April 19, 1993 on professional activities that may be performed in individual types of pharmacies by persons not having the right to independently practice the profession of a pharmacist.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of 30 November 1992 on the detailed principles and procedure for cases concerning the deprivation and suspension of the right to practice as a pharmacist due to inability to perform the profession.
- Announcement of the Minister of Health of 9 March 2007 on the list of diplomas, certificates and other documents issued in the Member States of the European Union, Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation, confirming the possession of formal qualifications for practicing the profession of pharmacist in the Republic of Poland by citizens of these states
- Announcement of the Minister of Health of June 26, 2013, concerning the list of diplomas, certificates, and other documents issued in the Member States of the European Union, Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation, confirming qualifications for practicing the pharmacy profession in the Republic of Poland by citizens of these states
- Announcement of the Minister of Health of March 18, 2009, on the list of diplomas, certificates and other documents issued in the Member States of the European Union, Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation, confirming the possession of qualifications to practice the profession of pharmacist in the Republic of Poland by citizens of these states
- Announcement of the Minister of Health of April 30, 2004, on the list of diplomas, certificates and other documents issued in the Member States of the European Union confirming formal qualifications for practicing the profession of pharmacist in the Republic of Poland by citizens of these states
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 11 October 2019 amending the regulation on the scope of knowledge of the Polish language necessary for the practice of the profession of pharmacist by foreigners and citizens of European Union member states in the territory of the Republic of Poland, as well as the examination of knowledge of the Polish language
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of July 7, 2016, on the scope of knowledge of the Polish language necessary for the practice of the profession of pharmacist by foreigners and citizens of European Union member states in the territory of the Republic of Poland, as well as the Polish language proficiency exam
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of March 23, 2011, on the scope of knowledge of the Polish language necessary for the practice of the pharmacy profession by foreigners in the Republic of Poland and the Polish language proficiency exam
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of April 2, 2010, on the form of an application for recognition of qualifications and obtaining the right to practice as a pharmacist submitted by a citizen of a European Union Member State
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of February 16, 2009 on professional practice in a pharmacy
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of 4 November 2009 on the method of keeping a simplified register of citizens of European Union Member States temporarily and occasionally performing professional pharmaceutical activities
Amending Acts (32)
- Law of October 10, 1991, on pharmaceutical products, medical materials, pharmacies, wholesale warehouses, and pharmaceutical supervision. · 1992-02-20
- Law of 19 March 1997 amending certain authorisations to issue executive acts. · 1997-05-15
- Law of 20 August 1997 - Provisions introducing the Law on the National Court Register. · 1997-10-22
- Law of July 24, 1998, amending certain laws defining the competences of public administration bodies - in connection with the state's structural reform. · 1999-01-01
- Law of November 19, 1999, on Business Activity. · 2001-01-01
- Law of 22 December 2000 on amending certain statutory authorizations to issue normative acts and on amending certain laws. · 2001-03-30
- Law of September 6, 2001, Provisions introducing the Pharmaceutical Law, the Law on Medical Devices and the Law on the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products. · 2002-10-01
- Law of 27 July 2002 on amendment of the Law on pharmacy chambers and the Law – Pharmaceutical Law. · 2002-10-02
- Law of November 23, 2002 on the Supreme Court. · 2003-01-01
- Law of 30 August 2002 Provisions introducing the Law - Law on the structure of administrative courts and the Law - Law on proceedings before administrative courts. · 2004-01-01
- Law of April 20, 2004, amending the law on the nursing and midwifery professions and certain other laws · 2004-05-01
- Law of 24 August 2007 on amending certain laws in connection with the membership of the Republic of Poland in the European Union · 2007-10-10
- Law of January 10, 2008, on amending the Law on Pharmaceutical Chambers · 2008-04-03
- Law of May 20, 2010 on medical devices · 2010-09-18
- Law of April 28, 2011, on the health protection information system · 2012-01-01
- Law of April 19, 2013 amending the law on medical chambers and certain other laws · 2013-07-20
- Law of 23 October 2013 on amending certain laws in connection with the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union · 2013-11-20
- Law of September 27, 2013, on the amendment of the law - Pharmaceutical Law and certain other laws · 2013-11-25
- Law of December 12, 2013, on foreigners · 2014-05-01
- Law of June 26, 2014, on amending the law - Advocates' Law and certain other laws · 2014-08-12
- Law of June 26, 2014, on amending the law on granting foreigners protection in the territory of the Republic of Poland and certain other laws · 2014-08-30
- Law of October 10, 2014, on amending the law on health care benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws · 2014-10-15
- Law of September 27, 2013, on the amendment of the law - Code of Criminal Procedure and certain other laws · 2015-07-01
- Law of October 9, 2015, on amending the law on the information system in healthcare and certain other laws · 2015-12-12
- Law of 22 December 2015 on the principles of recognition of professional qualifications acquired in the Member States of the European Union · 2016-01-18
- Law of July 3, 2018 - Provisions introducing the Law on Higher Education and Science · 2018-10-01
- Law of February 22, 2019 on amending the law on foreigners and certain other laws · 2019-04-27
- Law of 21 February 2019 on amending the law on healthcare benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws · 2019-06-01
- Law of November 27, 2020, on amending certain laws to ensure medical staff during the period of declared state of epidemic threat or state of epidemic · 2020-12-30
- Law of December 10, 2020, on the profession of a pharmacist · 2021-04-16
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Amended Acts (2)
Information on Consolidated Text (8)
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of 7 November 2025 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act on Pharmaceutical Chambers
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of April 24, 2024, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on pharmaceutical chambers
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of September 17, 2021, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on pharmaceutical chambers
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of June 14, 2019, on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Law on Pharmaceutical Chambers
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of August 23, 2016, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the law on pharmaceutical chambers
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of September 17, 2014, on the announcement of the consolidated text of the Act on Pharmaceutical Chambers
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of July 21, 2008 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act on Pharmaceutical Chambers
- Announcement of the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of January 3, 2003 on the promulgation of the consolidated text of the Act on Pharmaceutical Chambers
References (5)
- Announcement of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of 17 March 1980 on the promulgation of the uniform text of the Act of 14 June 1960 - Code of Administrative Procedure.
- Law of June 26, 1974, Labour Code.
- Law of April 19, 1969 Code of Criminal Procedure.
- Law of 17 November 1964 - Code of Civil Procedure.
- Law of July 18, 1950, on the professional responsibility of healthcare professionals.
Constitutional Tribunal Ruling (1)
Acts referring to this act
- Repealing Acts: Law of January 8, 1951, on pharmacies.
- Amending Acts: Law of January 28, 1987, on pharmaceutical products, sanitary articles, and pharmacies.
- Amending Acts: Law of December 23, 1988, on economic activity.
- Amended Acts: Act of April 24, 2025, amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts
- Amended Acts: Law of 17 August 2023 on certain medical professions
- Amended Acts: Law of December 10, 2020, on the profession of a pharmacist
- Amended Acts: Law of November 27, 2020, on amending certain laws to ensure medical staff during the period of declared state of epidemic threat or state of epidemic
- Amended Acts: Law of 21 February 2019 on amending the law on healthcare benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of February 22, 2019 on amending the law on foreigners and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of July 3, 2018 - Provisions introducing the Law on Higher Education and Science
- Amended Acts: Law of 22 December 2015 on the principles of recognition of professional qualifications acquired in the Member States of the European Union
- Amended Acts: Law of October 9, 2015, on amending the law on the information system in healthcare and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of September 27, 2013, on the amendment of the law - Code of Criminal Procedure and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of October 10, 2014, on amending the law on health care benefits financed from public funds and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of June 26, 2014, on amending the law on granting foreigners protection in the territory of the Republic of Poland and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of June 26, 2014, on amending the law - Advocates' Law and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of December 12, 2013, on foreigners
- Amended Acts: Law of September 27, 2013, on the amendment of the law - Pharmaceutical Law and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 23 October 2013 on amending certain laws in connection with the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union
- Amended Acts: Law of April 19, 2013 amending the law on medical chambers and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of April 28, 2011, on the health protection information system
- Amended Acts: Law of May 20, 2010 on medical devices
- Amended Acts: Law of January 10, 2008, on amending the Law on Pharmaceutical Chambers
- Amended Acts: Law of 24 August 2007 on amending certain laws in connection with the membership of the Republic of Poland in the European Union
- Amended Acts: Law of April 20, 2004, amending the law on the nursing and midwifery professions and certain other laws
- Amended Acts: Law of 30 August 2002 Provisions introducing the Law - Law on the structure of administrative courts and the Law - Law on proceedings before administrative courts.
- Amended Acts: Law of November 23, 2002 on the Supreme Court.
- Amended Acts: Law of 27 July 2002 on amendment of the Law on pharmacy chambers and the Law – Pharmaceutical Law.
- Amended Acts: Law of September 6, 2001, Provisions introducing the Pharmaceutical Law, the Law on Medical Devices and the Law on the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products.
- Amended Acts: Law of 22 December 2000 on amending certain statutory authorizations to issue normative acts and on amending certain laws.
- Amended Acts: Law of November 19, 1999, on Business Activity.
- Amended Acts: Law of July 24, 1998, amending certain laws defining the competences of public administration bodies - in connection with the state's structural reform.
- Amended Acts: Law of 20 August 1997 - Provisions introducing the Law on the National Court Register.
- Amended Acts: Law of 19 March 1997 amending certain authorisations to issue executive acts.
- Amended Acts: Law of October 10, 1991, on pharmaceutical products, medical materials, pharmacies, wholesale warehouses, and pharmaceutical supervision.
- References: Regulation of the Minister of Health of 17 July 2002 on the completion of pharmacy practice by a pharmaceutical technician.
- References: Law of 30 August 2002 on the amendment of the Law - Pharmaceutical Law.
- References: Law of September 6, 2001, Pharmaceutical Law.
- Constitutional Tribunal Ruling for an Act: Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal of 18 October 2010 ref. no. K 1/09
- Legal Basis: Regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare of May 30, 1993, on detailed regulations concerning proceedings in cases of professional responsibility of pharmacists.
- Legal Basis: Announcement of the Minister of Health of 9 March 2007 on the list of diplomas, certificates and other documents issued in the Member States of the European Union, Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation, confirming the possession of formal qualifications for practicing the profession of pharmacist in the Republic of Poland by citizens of these states
- Legal Basis: Announcement of the Minister of Health of March 18, 2009, on the list of diplomas, certificates and other documents issued in the Member States of the European Union, Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation, confirming the possession of qualifications to practice the profession of pharmacist in the Republic of Poland by citizens of these states
- Legal Basis: Announcement of the Minister of Health of June 26, 2013, concerning the list of diplomas, certificates, and other documents issued in the Member States of the European Union, Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation, confirming qualifications for practicing the pharmacy profession in the Republic of Poland by citizens of these states
- Legal Basis: Regulation of the Minister of Health of July 7, 2016, on the scope of knowledge of the Polish language necessary for the practice of the profession of pharmacist by foreigners and citizens of European Union member states in the territory of the Republic of Poland, as well as the Polish language proficiency exam
- Legal Basis: Regulation of the Minister of Health of March 23, 2011, on the scope of knowledge of the Polish language necessary for the practice of the pharmacy profession by foreigners in the Republic of Poland and the Polish language proficiency exam
- Legal Basis: Regulation of the Minister of Health of April 2, 2010, on the form of an application for recognition of qualifications and obtaining the right to practice as a pharmacist submitted by a citizen of a European Union Member State
- Legal Basis: Regulation of the Minister of Health of 4 November 2009 on the method of keeping a simplified register of citizens of European Union Member States temporarily and occasionally performing professional pharmaceutical activities
- Legal Basis: Regulation of the Minister of Health of February 16, 2009 on professional practice in a pharmacy
- Legal Basis: Regulation of the Minister of Health of June 20, 2005, amending the regulation on the form of the document "Right to practice as a pharmacist"
- Legal Basis: Regulation of the Minister of Health of May 25, 2004 on the form of the document 'Right to practice pharmacy'