The following information must be included in the application for a licence for pharmacy premises:
| 5.1.1 |
The name and contact details (address, telephone numbers, fax and email) of the applicant; |
| 5.1.2 |
Details of the exact location of the proposed pharmacy premises, including the physical address, an accurate indication of the location of the premises on a street map and/or on a geographical information system (GIS) map; |
| 5.1.3 |
The Global Positioning System (GPS) co-ordinates of the proposed location using the WGS84 form of GPS co-ordination; |
| 5.1.4 |
The district and sub-district or metropolitan municipality and place where the proposed pharmacy premises will be located; |
| 5.1.5 |
The location of the population to whom a pharmaceutical service will be provided; |
| 5.1.6 |
The population of the sub-district or place that will be served by the proposed pharmacy, according to the latest available population statistics provided by Stats SA; |
| 5.1.7 |
In the case of a community pharmacy, the relationship between the proposed pharmacy and the number and proximity of existing health care services and facilities, including the distance between the proposed pharmacy and other community pharmacies; |
| 5.1.8 |
The nature and extent of the service that is envisaged to be provided by the proposed pharmacy; |
| 5.1.9 |
The extent of the provision of services to persons outside the sub-district or place in which the proposed pharmacy is to be situated; |
| 5.1.10 |
Where applicable, any special care needs of the community to be served based on demographics and/or health status; and |
| 5.1.11 |
Information as required in terms of Regulation 7(1) of the Regulations that the applicant will comply with Good Pharmacy Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice or Good Distribution Practice (as applicable). |
The following information must be included in an application for change of ownership of a pharmacy:
| 5.2.1 |
The name and contact details (address, telephone numbers, fax and email) of the previous owner (seller) or the representative thereof; |
| 5.2.2 |
The name and contact details (address, telephone numbers, fax and email) of the prospective owner (buyer) or the representative thereof; |
| 5.2.3 |
Details of the exact location of the premises, including the physical address, an accurate indication of the location of the premises on a street map and/or on a Geographical Information System (GIS) map; |
| 5.2.4 |
The Global Positioning System (GPS) co-ordinates of the proposed location using the WGS84 form of GPS co-ordination; |
| 5.2.5 |
The district and sub-district or metropolitan municipality and place where the pharmacy premises is located; |
| 5.2.6 |
Recently certified copies (not older than 3 (three) months) of the identity documents of the current owner(s) and the prospective owner(s) (as applicable), in the case of natural persons; |
| 5.2.7 |
In the case where the pharmacy is owned by more than one natural person or by a body corporate, proof that the person submitting the application is duly authorised to do so and has been designated as the contact person for any queries relating to the application in question; |
| 5.2.8 |
A copy of the pharmacy licence in the case of pharmacies licensed in terms of the Regulations, as well as a copy of the certificate of recording of the pharmacy with the South African Pharmacy Council; |
| 5.2.9 |
In the case of a body corporate, the latest (not older than 3 (three) months) certificate of registration proving change of ownership obtained from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and recently certified copies (not older than 3 (three) months) of the identity documents of the members or directors (as applicable); |
| 5.2.10 |
Where applicable, a sale agreement between the buyer and seller, or other valid proof of change of ownership signed by all parties, or a duly authorised agent of such party. Additional information in this regard may be requested; |
| 5.2.11 |
Where the change of ownership is related only to changes in the founding statement of a close corporation or the directors of a company, valid documentary proof of such change must be submitted. |
| 5.3 |
Relocation of existing premises |
Only the owner of a pharmacy may submit an application for the relocation of a pharmacy. Such an application must include the following information:
| 5.3.1 |
The name and contact details (address, telephone numbers, fax and email) of the owner of the pharmacy; |
| 5.3.2 |
Details of the exact location of the current premises of the pharmacy to be relocated, including the physical address, an accurate indication of the location of the premises on a street map and/or geographical information system (GIS) map; |
| 5.3.3 |
Details of the exact location of the proposed location to which the pharmacy will be relocated, including the physical address, an accurate indication of the location of the premises on a street map and/or on a geographical information system (GIS) map; |
| 5.3.4 |
The Global Positioning System (GPS) co-ordinates of the propose new location using the WGS84 form of GPS co-ordination; |
| 5.3.5 |
The district and sub-district or metropolitan municipality and place to which the pharmacy premises will be relocated; |
| 5.3.6 |
A valid lease agreement between the applicant and the owner of the proposed new premises, except where the applicant is the owner of the premises; |
| 5.3.7 |
The distance between the current and proposed location of the pharmacy premises. Distances are based on the shortest possible lawful route that can be followed on foot, from the entrance of the current pharmacy premises to the entrance of the proposed pharmacy premises; |
| 5.3.8 |
In the case where the proposed new premises is more than 250 (two hundred and fifty) metres from the current pharmacy premises, the applicant must provide the population of the sub-district or place that will be served by the pharmacy according to the latest available population statistics provided by Stats SA |
| 5.4 |
Change of ownership and relocation of pharmacy premises |
The following information must be included in an application for change of ownership of a pharmacy, where the intention is to relocate the pharmacy premises:
| 5.4.1 |
The name and contact details (address, telephone numbers, fax and email) of the previous owner (seller) or the representative thereof |
| 5.4.2 |
The name and contact details (address, telephone numbers, fax and email) of the prospective owner (buyer) or the representative thereof; |
| 5.4.3 |
Details of the exact location of the current premises of the pharmacy, including the physical address, an accurate indication of the location of the premises on a street map and/or geographical information system (GIS) map; |
| 5.4.4 |
The Global Positioning System (GPS) co-ordinates of the current location using the WGS84 form of GPS co-ordination; |
| 5.4.5 |
The district and sub-district or metropolitan municipality and place where the pharmacy premises is located; |
| 5.4.6 |
Recently certified copies (not older than 3 (three) months) of the identity documents of the current owner and the prospective owner(s) in the case of natural persons; |
| 5.4.7 |
In the case where the pharmacy is owned by more than one natural person or body corporate, proof that the person submitting the application is duly authorised to do so and has been designated as the contact person for any queries relating to the application in question; |
| 5.4.8 |
A copy of the pharmacy licence in the case of pharmacies licensed in terms of the Regulations, as well as a copy of the certificate of recording of the pharmacy with the South African Pharmacy Council; |
| 5.4.9 |
In the case of a body corporate the latest (not older than 3 (three) months) Certificate of Registration proving change of ownership obtained from the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC); |
| 5.4.10 |
Where applicable, a sale agreement between the buyer and seller or other valid proof of change of ownership signed by all parties, or a duly authorised agent of such party. Additional information in this regard may be requested; |
| 5.4.11 |
Where the change of ownership is related only to changes in the founding statement of a close corporation or the directors of a company, valid documentary proof of such change must be submitted; |
| 5.4.12 |
Details of the exact location of the proposed location to which the pharmacy will be relocated, including the physical address, an accurate indication of the location of the premises on a street map and/or on a geographical information system (GIS) map; |
| 5.4.13 |
The Global Positioning System (GPS) co-ordinates of the proposed location using the WGS84 form of GPS co-ordination; |
| 5.4.14 |
The district and sub-district or metropolitan municipality and place to which the pharmacy premises will be relocated; |
| 5.4.15 |
A valid lease agreement between the applicant and the owner of the proposed new premises, except where the applicant is the owner of the premises; |
| 5.4.16 |
The distance between the current and proposed location of the pharmacy premises. Distances are based on the shortest possible lawful route that can be followed on foot, from the entrance of the current pharmacy premises to the entrance of the proposed pharmacy premises; |
| 5.4.17 |
In the case where the proposed new premises is more than 250 (two hundred and fifty) metres from the current pharmacy premises, the applicant must provide the population of the sub-district or place that will be served by the pharmacy according to the latest available population statistics provided by Stats SA. |
South African Institute for Drug Free Sport Act, 1997
