Pharmacists are accessible, as they are well placed within communities as the first point of contact with the health care system. Pharmacists are also well trained, offer cost-effective pharmaceutical services to the public, and hence play a pivotal role in the delivery of primary health care services.

Pharmacists can promote public health through the provision of Family Planning (Reproductive Health) services. The family planning (reproductive health) training will be designed to equip pharmacists with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise that is necessary to provide family planning (reproductive health) services as intended in the relevant framework documents and policies of the National Department of Health (NDOH).