The Pharmacy Council

The Pharmacy Council is established by Parts IV & VI of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857), as a corporate body with perpetual succession. It is governed by a nine-member Governing Board with the mandate to secure, in the public interest, the highest standards in the practice of pharmacy in the country.

Guiding Philosophy

The Pharmacy Council’s guiding philosophy and core values in the discharge of its mandate are:

• Promoting the corporate image of the Council,
• Upholding the dignity, interest, and welfare of its clients and staff at all times, and
• Demonstrating the highest levels of dedication, professionalism, and integrity.

The Registrar of the Council serves as the CEO of the Secretariat and oversees its day-to-day operations.

Council Board Members

The Board members hold office for a period not exceeding three years, and each member is eligible for reappointment. However, a member shall not serve more than two terms. This limitation does not apply to the Registrar of the Council.

Functions of the Council

The functions of the Council include:

• Ensuring that the education and training of pharmacists and other pharmaceutical support staff are conducted at approved educational institutions for efficient pharmacy practice;
• Setting standards for continuous professional development for practitioners and pharmaceutical support staff;
• Registering practitioners;
• Ensuring the equitable and accessible distribution of pharmaceutical premises;
• Monitoring and inspecting pharmacy practices where pharmaceutical care is provided;
• Setting and ensuring standards for pharmacy practice and professional conduct;
• Providing guidelines for the education, training, registration, licensing, and practice of all pharmaceutical support staff;
• Exercising disciplinary powers over pharmacists and other pharmaceutical support staff;
• Ensuring accreditation for pharmacy programs in collaboration with appropriate state agencies;
• Developing a management and administrative structure and systems to provide an efficient mechanism to regulate pharmacy practice;
• Advising the Minister on pharmacy practice and related matters; and
• Performing any other functions ancillary to the objectives of the Council.