This issue of the Pharmaciae (Vol. 12, No 1) has been long overdue. We are pleased to publish the first issue of the twelfth volume of the Pharmaciae, published on a newly developed website and under a new domain. This issue provides updates on key Council decisions and programmes since Vol. 11, No 2. We count 2026 amongst one of our busiest years yet.
The South African pharmacy profession has just concluded the celebration of Pharmacy Month, final preparations for the 4th National Pharmacy Conference and National Pioneer Pharmacy Awards are falling into place, and HIV/Aids prevention access is expanding through PIMART.
Pharmacists who completed the PIMART short course may now apply for temporary Section 22A(15) permits covering HIV testing, PrEP and PEP.
President Mogologolo Phasha invites the profession to Prince's Grant Golf Estate on the KwaDukuza coastline on 10 October 2026.
Independent pharmacies know their communities – but independence can quickly feel lonely. Pharmacy at SPAR combines local ownership with the scale and support of the SPAR Group.
The South African Pharmacy Council brings the following changes within its staff complement to the attention of the profession. This article covers appointments, promotions and retirements since the last issue of the Pharmaciae up to and including the end of 2025. In this issue, we announce two appointments, three promotions and three retirements.
The technological advancements of the last few decades have reshaped life, commerce and health care. Nearly four fifths (78,9%) of households in South Africa have access to the internet and mobile phone penetration is at 92%, according to the last national Census. It is thus a foregone conclusion that pharmacies would wish to offer certain services through websites and mobile apps.
The conference convenes at the Durban ICC from 11 to 13 October 2026 under the theme 'A Glimpse into the Future: Advancing Pharmacy Towards 2050.'
The CPD for PSPs Portal has launched to more than 5 000 attendees ahead of the compliance start date to be pronounced by Council.
Of South Africa's 19 502 registered pharmacists, 8.5% are declared non-practising, protecting the public's right to safe pharmaceutical care.
