Mutual Banks Act, 1993
R 385
Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)Board NoticesCompetency Standards in South AfricaCompetency Standards for a Specialist Pharmacist who provides Industrial Pharmaceutical services in South AfricaThe Scope of Practice for an Industrial Pharmacist |
In addition to the acts and services which form part of the scope of practice of a pharmacist as prescribed in terms of Regulations 3 and 4 of the Regulations relating to the practice of pharmacy, a pharmacist who has completed a Master’s degree in Industrial Pharmacy must be allowed to provide the following services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of an industrial pharmacist:
| (a) | Perform acts and services pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist. |
| (b) | Control both intrinsic and extrinsic quality of a product taking into account patient health and safety. |
| (c) | Manage knowledge and transfer of research evidence into practice. |
| (d) | Provide strategic leadership for manufacture of medicine, warehousing and supply chain management. |
| (e) | Design, develop and interpret quality systems for implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices. |
| (f) | Provide education and training relating to industrial pharmacy. |
| (g) | Provide pharmaceutical leadership and guidance in directing the business. |
| (h) | Take a leading role in pharmaceutical research and development; |
| (i) | Take a leading role in the development of and contribution to regulatory guidelines and relevant legislation; and |
| (j) | Appraise pharmaceutical information, make informed decisions with the evidence available and be able to justify/defend the decision. |
