Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)

Regulations

Purchase

The following unit standards are prescribed for pharmacists in terms of section 33 of the Act—

(i)	Unit EL 1 - Organise the manufacturing, compounding and packaging of pharmaceutical products;

(ii)	Unit EL 2 - Organise the procurement, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products;

(iii)

Unit EL 3 - Dispense and ensure the optimum use of medicine prescribed to the patient;

(iv)	Unit EL 4 - Provide pharmacist initiated care to the patient and ensure the optimum use of medicine;

(v)	Unit EL 5 - Provide education and information on health care and medicine;

(vi)	Unit EL 6 - Promote community health and provide related information and advice;

(vii)

Unit EL 7 - Participate in research to ensure the optimal use of medicine.