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

Regulations

Regulations relating to Pharmacy Education and Training

Chapter V : Approval of providers of pharmacy education and training

42A. Appointment and duties of designated pharmacist

 

(1) A provider of pharmacy education and training must appoint and register a designated pharmacist.

 

(2) The designated pharmacist must be responsible to the Council for complying with the provisions of the Act and other legislation relating to pharmacy education and training.

 

(3) The designated pharmacist must—
(a) ensure that the provider complies with all the requirements for approval including the payment of applicable fees;
(b) ensure  that learners  registered  with  the  provider  have  complied  with  all the requirements for registration;
(c) furnish the registrar with information that the registrar may require from time to time;
(d) participate in the decision-making process of the provider affecting pharmacy education and training;
(e) notify the Council immediately upon receiving knowledge that his or her status as designated pharmacist has changed or will be  changed;
(f) inform the  registrar of any instruction or order from  the  provider with regard to the pharmacy education and training which could amount to a contravention of legislation applicable to pharmacy;
(g) take corrective measures in respect of deficiencies with regard to inspection reports emanating from monitoring and accreditation inspections; and
(h) ensure that there is compliance with good pharmacy education standards and practice and the code of conduct as published by the Council in rules made in terms of the Act.

 

[Regulation 42A inserted by section 40 of Regulations relating to Pharmacy Education and Training: Amendment, 2024, Notice No. 4937, GG50766, dated 7 June 2024]