South African Pharmacy Council Overview

Headquarters: Arcadia, Eastern Cape, Za
Website: sapc.za.org
Industry: Hospitals And Health Care
Employees: 154
Founded: 1974
Company Email: Available in AeroLeads
NAICS: Health Care and Social Assistance

Social Assistance

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In terms of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 Council has the following objectives: • Assist in the promotion of the health of the population of the Republic of South Africa. • Advise the Minister of Health or any other person on any matter relating to pharmacy. • Promote the provision of pharmaceutical care which complies with universal norms and values in both the public and private sectors with the goal of achieving definite therapeutic outcomes for the health and quality of life of a patient. • Uphold and safeguard the rights of the general public to universally acceptable standards of pharmacy practice in both the public and private sectors. • Establish develop maintain and control universally acceptable standards for: o pharmaceutical education and training o the registration of a person who provides one or more or all of the services which form part of the scope of practice of the category in which such person is registered o the practice of the various categories of persons required to be registered in terms of the Act o the professional conduct required of persons to be registered in terms of the Act o the control of persons registered in terms of the Act by investigating in accordance with the Act complaints or accusations relating to the conduct of registered persons. • Promote transparency to the profession and the general public in achieving its objectives performing its functions and executing its powers. • Maintain and enhance the dignity of the pharmacy profession and the integrity of persons practising the profession. • To coordinate the activities of Council and its committees give guidance to the Office of the Registrar and provide oversight on risk management and financial controls. • To improve internal efficiency and effectiveness through improved customer care relations and service delivery and investigation of alternative sources of funds. • To build a pipeline of highly skilled staff to meet Council’s mandate through training

About South African Pharmacy Council

The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) is an independent statutory regulatory body established in terms of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974. The SAPC consists of twenty-five (25) members and is mandated with ensuring the provision of quality pharmaceutical services in South Africa by developing, enhancing, and upholding universally acceptable standards, professional ethics and conduct, ongoing competence and pharmaceutical care. The objects of the SAPC include the regulation of the practise of pharmacy in the country, as well as to register competent pharmacy professionals, ensure continued good pharmacy practise through regular inspections of pharmacies, the investigation into complaints or allegations relating to the conduct or registered persons and the encouragement of continuous professional development of professionals. The day-to-day operations of the SAPC are overseen by the Registrar/ Chief Executive Officer.

South African Pharmacy Council Contact Details

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South African Pharmacy Council Org Chart

Sample employees and titles

Name	Title	Location	Contact
Bagcinile Mthethwa		City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa	Email
Tebogo Madigoe	Pharmacist - Facilitator - Assessor - Moderato	City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa	Email
Zahiera Slamdien	Registered Survey Technician at City	City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa	Email
Mhloti Glen Bvuma	Experienced Communications Manager	City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa	Email