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Good Pharmacy Practice Manual and Associated SAPC rules
GOOD PHARMACY PRACTICE
IN SOUTH AFRICA
Good Pharmacy Practice in South Africa references the following:
• Part 1: Rules relating to the code of conduct;
• Part 2: Rules relating to good pharmacy practice;
• Part 3: Rules relating to the services for which a pharmacist may levy a fee and
guidelines for levying such a fee or fees; and
• Part 4: Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which the Council make take
disciplinary steps.
Rule Publication details
Part 1: Rules relating to the code of conduct for pharmacists BN 108 in GG 31534 of 24 October 2008
and other persons registered in terms of the Pharmacy Act
BN 129 in GG 27112 of 17 December 2004, as
amended
Part 2: Rules relating to good pharmacy practice Chapter 2, paras. 2.13.6 to 2.13.9 and 2.26 to 2.31
inclusive sourced from
http://www.pharmcouncil.co.za/G_PublicationsD.asp
on 14 November 2016
Part 3: Rules relating to the services for which a pharmacist GenN 432 in GG 40892 of 6 June 2017
may levy a fee and guidelines for levying such a fee or fees
GN R599 in GG 11792 of 31 March 1989, as amended
Part 4: Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which by GN R1549 in GG 13382 of 5 July 1991, GN R339 in
the Council make take disciplinary steps GG 13747 of 31 January 1992 and GN R1547 in
GG 15067 of 20 August 1993
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Contents
PART 1:
RULES RELATING TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT
Introduction
1.1 Well-being of the patient
1.2 Honour and dignity of the profession
1.3 Confidentiality
1.4 Continuing professional development (CPD)
1.5 Co-operation with health care professionals
1.5.1 Maintain relationships
1.5.2 The health care team
1.5.3 Respect for other competencies
1.5.4 Referrals
1.5.5 Assist colleagues
1.5.6 Not criticise colleagues
1.6 Professional independence
1.6.1 General Guidelines
1.6.2 Multi-professional (group) practice(s)
1.6.3 Perverse Incentives
1.6.4 Undesirable business practices
1.7 Advertising
1.7.1 General guidelines
1.7.2 Publicity for services
1.7.3 Newspaper features
1.7.4 Directories
1.8 Professional appearance and nature of pharmacy
1.9 Control over medicines
1.9.1 General guidelines
1.9.2 Counterfeit and stolen medicines
1.9.3 Foil or blister packs
1.9.4 Re-use of medicines
1.9.5 Medicine misuse
1.9.6 Medicines used to reduce intoxication
1.9.7 Indirect supply of medicine (mail order/courier pharmaceutical service)
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1.9.8 Emergency supply of medicine or scheduled substances
1.10 Chemicals sold/provided in a pharmacy
1.11 Dual registration
1.12 The use of trading titles, brand names and logos
PART 2:
RULES RELATING TO GOOD PHARMACY PRACTICE
Introduction
The underlying philosophy
The scope of practice of pharmacists
Good pharmacy practice requirements
General objectives and requirements of pharmaceutical services
Chapter 1
Professional Standards for Premises
Minimum standards for pharmacy premises, facility and equipment
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Minimum standards for pharmacy premises, facilities and equipment
1.2.1 Appearance of pharmacy premises
1.2.2 Another business or practice in a pharmacy or a pharmacy in another business
1.2.3 Security in pharmacy premises
1.2.4 Control of access to pharmacy premises
1.2.5 Safety of pharmacy premises
1.2.6 Condition of pharmacy premises
1.2.7 Construction of pharmacy premises
1.2.8 Environment in pharmacy premises
1.2.9 Hygiene in pharmacy premises
1.2.10 Storage areas in pharmacy premises
1.2.11 Dispensary
1.2.11.1 Size of dispensary
1.2.11.2 Suitability of dispensary
1.2.11.3 Waste disposal
1.2.11.4 Dispensing equipment
1.2.11.5 Reference sources
1.2.12 Waiting area
1.2.13 Areas for counselling and the furnishing of advice
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1.2.13.1 Types of areas for the furnishing of information and advice and
the counselling of patients
1.2.13.2 Semi-private area
1.2.13.3 Separate private area
1.2.13.4 Consultation area for the provision of screening and monitoring
services
1.2.13.4.1 Location
1.2.13.4.2 Equipment
1.3 Minimum standards relating specifically to institutional pharmacies
1.4 Minimum standards for community or institutional pharmacies providing
pharmaceutical services from a mobile unit
1.4.1 Purpose
1.4.2 General considerations
1.4.3 Pre-requisites for conducting pharmaceutical services from a mobile unit
1.4.4 Mobile unit, facilities and equipment within the mobile unit
1.5 Minimum standards for community or institutional pharmacies operating websites
1.5.1 Introduction
1.5.2 Purpose
1.5.3 General considerations
1.5.4 Standards for community or institutional pharmacies operating websites
1.6 Minimum standards for the supply of medicines in a primary health care clinic
1.6.1 Classification and management of facility
1.6.2 Designation of dispensary or medicine room
1.6.3 Condition of a dispensary or medicine room
1.6.4 Storage areas in dispensary or medicine room
1.6.5 Equipment for dispensary or medicine room or consulting room
1.6.6 Reference sources
1.6.7 Control of access to dispensary or medicine room
1.7 Minimum standards specifically relating to the medicine room of a person licensed to
dispense medicine in terms of the medicines act
1.7.1 Designation of the medicine room
1.7.2 Condition of the medicine room
1.7.3 Storage areas in the medicine room
1.7.4 Equipment in the medicine room or premises
1.7.5 Reference sources in the medicine room or premises
1.7.6 Control of access to the medicine room
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