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.
Findings and sanctions handed down by the Committee of Formal Inquiry against registered persons found guilty of misconduct, published in terms of Regulation 26.
A round-up of Board Notices published for comment and for implementation since Vol.11 Issue 2, including new criteria for tutors, fees and the Code of Conduct.
Council's Review Panel removes non-compliant pharmacies from its register, notifying the Director-General: Health to begin the licence-withdrawal process.
Of South Africa's 19 502 registered pharmacists, 8.5% are declared non-practising, protecting the public's right to safe pharmaceutical care.
Council inspections have flagged pharmacies ordering unregistered or compounded medicines from other community pharmacies, contrary to the Practice Regulations.
A summary of decisions taken by the South African Pharmacy Council during its February, May and July 2024 meetings.
An update on legislative changes and proposed changes pertaining to pharmacy since April 2024.
Council robustly guards the public's right to quality pharmaceutical services by investigating alleged unprofessional conduct and publishing the sanctions issued by the Committee of Formal Inquiry.
Pharmacies registered prior to 1 May 2003 need to be licensed with the Department of Health. Owners who have not yet begun the process are urged to do so as soon as possible.
