An Authorization Letter To Buy Medicine is a crucial document used in Hong Kong when an individual needs to delegate the authority to purchase medication to another person. This situation commonly arises when patients are unable to visit pharmacies personally due to illness, mobility issues, or other constraints. The document must comply with Hong Kong's legal framework, particularly the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Cap. 138) and related healthcare regulations. It typically includes detailed information about both parties, specific medication details, validity period, and any prescription information. The letter serves as a legal safeguard for all parties involved, including pharmacies, and helps maintain proper documentation of medication purchases. This type of authorization is particularly relevant in situations involving elderly care, chronic illness management, or when individuals are temporarily incapacitated or unable to make purchases themselves.

1. Date and Location: Current date and place where the letter is being written

2. Authorizer Details: Full name, HKID/passport number, and contact information of the person giving authorization

3. Authorized Person Details: Full name, HKID/passport number, and contact information of the person being authorized to purchase medicine

4. Purpose Statement: Clear statement of the purpose of authorization for purchasing medicine

5. Medicine Details: Specific details of the medicine(s) to be purchased, including name, dosage, and quantity

6. Duration of Authorization: Specific timeframe for which the authorization is valid

7. Authorization Statement: Explicit statement granting authority to purchase medicine on behalf of the authorizer

8. Signature Block: Space for signatures of authorizer, authorized person, and witness if required