Ernestine Watson
Ernestine Watson is the chairperson of the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica and a past president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica. She has raised concerns regarding the ethical practices of doctors selling medications directly to patients, alleging that this practice could compromise patient care and exploit legal loopholes in Jamaica's pharmacy laws.
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Ernestine Watson is the chairperson of the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica and has made allegations regarding ethical breaches by doctors.
Editorial | Medical Council must investigate | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-05-30
Dr Ernestine Watson, chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Council of Jamaica, criticized doctors for operating like 'patty shops' in their practices.
Squabble over scripts | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-24
Dr Ernestine Watson is the Chair of the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica and warns against unregulated online drug sales.
Officials warn against unregulated online drug sales in Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-03