With the joint efforts of the entire members of the Legislative Yuan, scholars, experts, and medical and pharmaceutical organizations, the draft bill on the amendments to Article 11 of the Pharmacists Act passed its third reading in the Legislative Yuan on June 27, 2014. The amendments aim to ensure the rights of people to medical care and drug safety while allowing pharmacists to enjoy the rights and benefits guaranteed by the Constitution in the workplace. 
The clauses that passed the third reading in the Legislative Yuan (see the attachment) are minor amendments to the version proposed by the Executive Yuan. The main amendments are as follows: 

1. An explanation of Subparagraph 5 was added in the explanation column, which specifies that urgent needs should include the conditions where full-time pharmaceutical personnel need to take leave due to injury, illness, or other personal factors. 

2. The provisions of Paragraph 2 were added: Pharmacists may practice in venues other than their usual place of practice if prior permission is obtained. The central competent authority is authorized to formulate management regulations. 
The bill must be promulgated by the President after passing the third reading in the Legislative Yuan in order to come into effect. The MOHW will establish relevant regulations as soon as possible to facilitate follow-ups.