Term

Meaning

BHF

Board of Healthcare Funders

Council

South African Pharmacy Council referred to in terms of Section 2 of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974.

Critical GPP deficiencies

A pharmacy premises which does not comply with the GPP standards, resulting in a Grade C, as defined in the Review of the pharmacy inspection grading methodology 2020 (Annexure C).

Desktop evaluation

A process of reviewing compliance to GPP making use of documentation provided by the applicant for the purpose of applying for a pharmacy licence in terms of Section 22 of the Pharmacy Act

GPP

The Rules relating to good pharmacy practice as published by the Council in terms of section 35A of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974.

NDOH

National Department of Health

Office of the Registrar

The various units established by the Registrar to assist the Registrar with implementing acts and functions delegated to the Registrar in terms of the Pharmacy Act.

SAHPRA

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicine and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965.