Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965)RegulationsGeneral RegulationsPermits, Licensing and Authorisation41. Pricing Committee |
| (1) | The pricing committee contemplated in section 22G of the Act shall consist of no more than eighteen members, but shall include— |
| (a) | one person nominated by the Minister of Finance; |
| (b) | one person nominated by the Minister of Trade and Industry; |
| (c) | one or more persons representing the Department of Health; |
| (d) | at least one person with background in pharmacology; |
| (e) | at least one person with background in the law; |
| (f) | at least one person with background in academic medical research; |
| (g) | at least two persons with economics background, one of whom must be a health economist; and |
| (h) | at least one person representing independent patient or consumer groups. |
| (2) | The Committee shall determine the procedure for the conduct of its business. |
| (3) | The Committee may appoint, subject to the approval of the Minister, subcommittees as it may deem necessary, to investigate and report to it any matter within the purview of the Committee in terms of the Act. |
| (4) | The Director -General may designate employees of the Department to serve as the secretariat of the Committee. |