Article 42 of the Saudi Healthcare Professions Practice Law
المادة 42 من نظام مزاولة المهن الصحية
The article repeals the law on practicing human medicine and dentistry and the law on practicing pharmacy and trading in medicines and medical preparations, and every provision that conflicts with this Law.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يلغي هذا النظام نظام مزاولة مهنة الطب البشري وطب الأسنان، الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي رقم (م/3) وتاريخ 21/ 2/ 1409هـ، كما يلغي نظام مزاولة مهنة الصيدلة والاتجار بالأدوية والمستحضرات الطبية الواردة، الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي رقم (م/18) وتاريخ 18/ 3/ 1398هـ، ويلغي كل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 42 explained in plain English
This article is one of the closing provisions, and identifies the laws this Law has replaced. It repeals:
- The Law on Practicing the Profession of Human Medicine and Dentistry, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/3) dated 21/2/1409 AH.
- The Law on Practicing the Profession of Pharmacy and Trading in Medicines and Medical Preparations, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/18) dated 18/3/1398 AH.
- Every provision that conflicts with this Law.
This means that the regulation of practicing medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, and the other healthcare professions mentioned in the definition in Article 1, has become gathered in a single law, the Healthcare Professions Practice Law, after having been spread across two separate laws.
The final phrase "and repeals every provision that conflicts with it" means any other provision that conflicts with this Law is not applied to the extent of the conflict, and the article does not identify these provisions by name.
It is preceded by Article 41 on the mandatory cooperative insurance against medical professional errors for physicians and dentists. It is followed by Article 43, which provides that the Minister issues the Law's Implementing Regulations, which are published in the Official Gazette, and also issues the decisions and instructions needed to implement it.
Anyone with a matter that arose under the repealed laws and who wants to know which law governs it may consult a lawyer specialized in healthcare practice and medical malpractice cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 42 of the Saudi Healthcare Professions Practice Law
Which laws did the Healthcare Professions Practice Law repeal?
It repealed the Law on Practicing the Profession of Human Medicine and Dentistry issued by Royal Decree No. (M/3) dated 21/2/1409 AH, and the Law on Practicing the Profession of Pharmacy and Trading in Medicines and Medical Preparations issued by Royal Decree No. (M/18) dated 18/3/1398 AH.
Is the old pharmacy practice law still in force?
No. This article repealed it, along with every provision that conflicts with the Law.
More articles on Final Provisions and Entry into Force
- Article 43
The article authorizes the Minister of Health to issue the Law's Implementing Regulations, publish them in the Official Gazette, and issue the decisions and instructions needed to implement it.
يصدر الوزير اللائحة التنفيذية لهذا النظام، وتنشر في الجريدة الرسمية كما يصدر القرارات والتعليمات اللازمة لتنفيذ هذا النظام.
- Article 44
The article provides that the Law is published in the Official Gazette and takes effect sixty days after the date of its publication.
ينشر هذا النظام بالجريدة الرسمية، ويعمل به بعد ستين يومًا من تاريخ نشرة
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.