The official publication of the South African Pharmacy Council
Registrar Amos Masango reminds the profession that the Pharmaciae is a ‘must read’ for all as it contains important and topical information relevant to the practice of pharmacy. He announces the extension of the pharmacist’s assistant qualification and mentions the challenges surrounding the registration of the new PTAs and PTs.
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President Dr Mano Chetty calls on pharmacists to validate the pharmacy profession as the most suitably trained custodian of pharmaceuticals. She looks at the opportunities available to the profession and how these should be used to entrench the pharmacist as an important role player in the country’s healthcare team.
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Council reports on the decisions taken during the October 2014 and February 2015 meetings. The report deals with a range of issues, from applications and enquiries to qualifications and registrations.
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Newly graduated PTA’s and PT’s are entering the world of pharmacy amidst a number of legislative challenges, but Council assures them that the situation is only temporary. Amendments to the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, have not yet been made. New cadres will be temporarily registered as pharmacist’s assistants’ (post-basic).
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News just released is that aspiring persons wanting to register as pharmacist’s assistants still have until 30 June 2018 to do so. The teach-out period, as a result, will end in June 2021. The extension also applies to learners currently registered for the qualification.
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Council’s online business systems and solutions are replacing previously labour-intensive procedures with streamlined processes that are simple, quick, easy to use and efficient. Responsible pharmacists are now able to respond online to shortcomings identified by inspectors.
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The Rules relating to good pharmacy practice stipulate that all pharmacy fridges must be fitted with a temperature recording instrument and an alarm system. The system records spikes or drops in the fridge’s temperature and plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe storage of medicines. Council, once again, highlights the importance of the fridge warning system.
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Many of the profession’s registration cards expire this year, and 7821 cards for a number of categories have already been reprinted and are in the process of being couriered. Newly registered assistants and those who have yet to receive cards must ensure they update their courier addresses and photos on the website, or email their photos.
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Conference organisers frequently request the SAPC to exhibit at their events. The exhibitions are gaining in popularity and receive a great deal of support from SAPC members and external stakeholders alike. So far this year Council has exhibited at two big conferences and more are scheduled for the coming months.
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Full details of the March 2015 pre-registration examination results have been compiled. They show the number of interns who wrote the two papers, and the pass and failure rates.
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The overall results of the 2014 pre-registration examination have been compiled and show the total number of interns who wrote the two papers, and the outcomes.
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Following an analysis of the previous pre-registration examination results, Council has decided to introduce a few changes to the next pre-registration examination Paper 2. The changes will be effective from 23 July 2015.
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Statistics show that crime, in particular white collar crime, is detrimental to the economy of the country. Council is taking a firm stand against crime and is employing an attitude of zero tolerance towards pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel who engage in criminal activity within the practice of pharmacy. The Committee of Formal Inquiry has dealt with a number of cases over the past few months.
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Council has introduced weekly IT systems maintenance to the server to minimise online disruptions and ensure members enjoy a smooth online user experience.
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