In this penultimate issue of the Pharmaciae published under the current Council term, we provide concise yet informative articles that seek to update the profession on Council decisions, its work and other matters relating to Pharmacy.
The last year of the current Council collective is progressing towards a close, and, with it, the remaining of the five-year strategic targets set at the being of the Council term are being realised. Despite the many triumphs, challenges such as litigation against Council...
This article presents a summary of selected matters discussed and decisions taken by the South African Pharmacy Council (‘Council’) during its meetings held on 12/13 October 2022, 15/16 February and 17/18 May 2023. Other matters on the operations of the Office of the Registrar...
Legislation having an impact on Pharmacy and the practice environment is continuously updated in response to changing the environment and other factors. We endeavour to include all legislative amendments and new/proposed legislation in each issue of the e-Pharmaciae. This edition looks at the legislation...
The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) is happy to present to the profession ten (10) newly appointed and promoted employees, who have undergone rigorous selection processes. They bring with them a range of skills, experience and capabilities to help the SAPC fulfil its legislative...
The South African Pharmacy Council honoured several invitations to attend conferences hosted by the profession since the start of 2023. These conferences presented the SAPC with an opportunity to engage with pharmacists, pharmacy support personnel and other industry stakeholders.
Council robustly guards the public’s right to quality pharmaceutical services, while upholding the good image of the pharmacy profession, by investigating alleged unprofessional conduct by registered persons and bringing disciplinary processes against those found to be endangering public health and/or bringing into disrepute the...
The South African Pharmacy Council maintains a register of assessors and moderators of pharmacy education and training in line with the Regulations relating to the registration of persons and maintenance of registers (GNR. 1160/2000). Included is the latest list of Registered Assessors and Moderators...
The Rules relating to the Code of Conduct for Pharmacists and Other Persons Registered in terms of the Pharmacy Act require that a pharmacy professional’s prime concern in the performance of his/her professional duties must be the wellbeing of the patient and other members...
Pharmacy Month is observed annually in September to raise awareness of the care and services members of the public may access from pharmacies across communities throughout the country. In 2023, Pharmacy Month was observed under the theme “Pharmacy United in Promoting Healthcare for Patients”;...
The South African Pharmacy Council is a statutory regulatory body established in terms of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974. The Council exists to regulate the pharmacy profession in South Africa. As per the Act, the Council is made up of 25 members. These...
The South African Pharmacy Council announces yet another unqualified audit opinion from its external auditors for the 2022 financial year. We also wish to alert stakeholders that the 2022 Annual Report and audited financial statements are now available on Council’s website.
Codeine-containing medicines have, in recent years, become a real conundrum for Pharmacy – largely due to increased abuse and misuse, fuelled largely by popular culture and criminal elements operating an illicit market for these and other habit-forming medicines. This article reminds the profession of...
Each year, registered pharmacists are required to submit at least six (6) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) entries by 31 December. Pharmacists are encouraged to record their CPD activities in areas including but not limited to lessons and skills learnt while practising, and any knowledge...
The South African Pharmacy Council congratulates the 204 Pharmacist Interns in the March 2023 cohort who have passed the pre-registration examination. The Pharmacist Interns achieved a 93,3% pass rate, which is slightly higher than the October 2022 pass rate of 86,8%. The Pre-Registration Examination...
Members of the public and the profession are advised that, as at September 2023, the below list constitute the only approved providers of pharmacy education and training, and the courses approved/accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council.
The issuance of Section 22A(15) permits in relation to PIMART and the recording of PIMART supplementary training with Council remain on hold due to the IPAF’s appeal against the High Court’s ruling and the 22% of People Living With HIV and AIDS who are...
What has been an eventful year for Council in terms of delivering on its mandate, especially as it relates to standard setting and legislative review processes, is coming to a close. As we publish this issue of the Pharmaciae, I would like to reflect...
As we publish the ninth volume of the Pharmaciae, the current Council is in its fourth year in a five-year term and has made great strides towards achieving its five-year strategic plan. Most strategic objectives are fully achieved, with more work having been done...
This article presents a summary of selected matters discussed and decisions taken by the South African Pharmacy Council (‘Council’) during its meetings held on 16/17 February, 18/19 May and 27/28 July 2022. Other matters on the operations of the Office of the Registrar and...
Legislation having an impact on Pharmacy and the practice environment is continuously updated in response to changing environmental and other factors. We endeavour to include all legislative amendments and new/proposed legislation and regulations in each issue of the e-Pharmaciae. This edition looks at the...
During 2022, the South African Pharmacy Council was invited to participate in the programmes of three conferences organised by the profession and other stakeholders. Council honoured the invitations to engage with the profession and stakeholders at these conferences. This article review Council’s participation...
Council robustly guards the public’s right to quality pharmaceutical services, while upholding the good image of the pharmacy profession, by investigating alleged unprofessional conduct by registered persons and bringing disciplinary processes against those found to be endangering public health and/or bringing into disrepute the...
Members of the public and the profession are advised that, as at November 2022, the below list constitute the only approved providers of pharmacy education and training, and the courses approved/accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council.
The Honourable Minister of Health gazetted the Regulations relating to fees payable to the South African Pharmacy Council on Friday, 2 December 2022. The regulations pave the way for the caping of annual fee increases at the rate of headline inflation, as called for...
