Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)Board NoticesRules Relating to Good Pharmacy PracticeChapter 4 : Professional Standards for Pharmacy Management4.1 Introduction |
Sound management structures and clearly defined responsibilities must be defined for pharmacy administration and management. A sound management structure should be established to ensure the efficient provision of services. The structure should reflect the requirements of various stakeholders, the organisational needs of the company/organisation and the range and level of activity within the pharmaceutical service. Lines of professional and managerial accountability must be established and be subject to regular review.
| (a) | A pharmacist employed in administrative, management or advisory positions must have a clearly defined role and responsibility. |
| (b) | The responsible pharmacist must ensure that there are sufficient pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel to undertake the pharmaceutical services provided by the institution or pharmacy concerned. |