South African Pharmacy Council

The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) is an independent statutory regulatory body established in terms of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974. The SAPC consists of twenty-five (25) members and is mandated with ensuring the provision of quality pharmaceutical services in South Africa by developing, enhancing, and upholding universally acceptable standards, professional ethics and conduct, ongoing competence and pharmaceutical care. The objects of the SAPC include the regulation of the practise of pharmacy in the country, as well as to register competent pharmacy professionals, ensure continued good pharmacy practise through regular inspections of pharmacies, the investigation into complaints or allegations relating to the conduct or registered persons and the encouragement of continuous professional development of professionals. The day-to-day operations of the SAPC are overseen by the Registrar/ Chief Executive Officer.