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2.2) Pharmacy environment Flashcards

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Why is Pharmacy one of the most trusted professions

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Because its highly regulated

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Name the Regulatory bodies

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SAPC
SAHPRA
Council of medical schemes
SAMRC

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Pharmacists and PSPs are registered to

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SAPC

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Mandate of SAPC

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protect, promote and maintain the healthy, safety and well-being of patients and public as well as to ensure quality pharmaceutical service for all South Africans

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Mandate of SAPC is achieved by

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-promoting the provision of pharmaceutical care
-establishment, development, maintenance and control of universally acceptable standards in pharmaceutical education and training as well as pharmacy practice
-registering persons providing one, more or all of the services which form part of the scope of practice of pharmacists
-ensuring professional discipline

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SAHPRA stands for

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South AFrican Health Products Regulatory Authority

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When was SAHPRA established

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in 2018

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What dd SAHPRA replace

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the Medicines Control Council MCC

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SAHPRA was established in terms of the

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Medicine and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 in order to oversee the regulation of medicines in SA

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Function of SAHPRA

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regulating the performance of clinical trials and registration of medicines and medical devices for use in specific diseases

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Who appointed SAHPRA

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Minister of health

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Main purpose of appointing of SAHPRA

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safeguarding and protecting the public by ensuring that all medicines sold and used in SA are safe, therapeutically effective and consistently meet acceptable standards of quality

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Council for Medical Schemes was established in terms of

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Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998 to supervise private health financing through medical Schemes

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Who governs this scheme

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A Board which was appointed by the Minister of Health

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Name the largest research body in SA

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SAMRC

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SAMRC stands for

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South African Medical Research Council

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SAMRC was established through

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Medical Research Council Act 58 of 1991

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Mission of MRC (Medical Research Council)

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improve the nation’s health and quality of life through promoting and conducting reletive and responsive health research.

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MRC operates closely with

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linked university research units

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MRC is tasked with

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-coordinating the SOuth AFrican AIDS Vaccine Initiative
-Opearting large malaria and TB research programmes
-Research on heart disease and strokes, violence and injury, nutrition, pneumonia, diabetes, WMCH, mental health, cancer, health systems and e-health

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MRC strives to become

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leader in biotechnology, natural medicine, evaluation of indigenous knowledge systems and development of medicines, vaccines and medical devices

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Professional Associations within Pharmacy environment

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PSSA ( pharmaceutical Society of SA)
FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation)
Trade organisations

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When was PSSA established

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PSSA was established through

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amalgamation of branches of South African Pharmaceutical Association

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Vision of PSSA
to be the undisputed leader and guardian of the pharmacy profession
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Mission of PSSA
support and promote the pharmacy profession in improving medication use and advancing patient care
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Sectors within PSSA
Academy SAACP (south african association of community pharmacists) SAAHIP (south african associtaion of hospital and institutional pharmacists SAAPI (south african associtaion of pharmacists in industry) SAPSF (south African pharmaceutical students' federation)
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Criteria for membership in the Academy
members shall thru active involvement or interest in education, research and development, production, control or marketing of medicines or community or hospital pharmacy practice, contribute to pharmaceutical sciences and technology ad professional practice of pharmacy
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SAACP represents
its the body representing the community pharmacy sector in PSSA
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Objectives of SAACP
-improve professional standards of community pharmacy in SA - encourage realization of social aims of profession as part of public health, universal access and as a pharmaceutical service to community -plan and be responsible for activities of PSSA in the field of community pharmacy -provide and exchange information which will assist in coordination and improvemnet of scientific, technical and professional activities of pharmacists in community pharmacy
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SAAHIP wants to
-promote professional, educational and economic interests of pharmacist members active in practice of hospital and institutional pharmacy -uphold and improve professional integrity and standards professional conduct of members -represent generally the view and interests of members on all pharmaceutical matters, including representing members in dealings with the government and similar agencies -provide and promote benefits to its members -do all such things as may advance the interests of its members
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What is SAAPI
an association of pharmacists and allied professionals who practice in the healthcare industry
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Is SAAPI restricted to pharmacists
nope but it welcomes the participation of non-pharmacists who share their vision
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SAAPI vision
they see pharmacists in pharmaceutical healthcare industry taking responsibility for leading change, being at cutting edge of all relevant scientific, professional, environmental and political ventures and promoting unity in our profession
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What is SAPSF
a professional federation representing all pharmacy students studying in SA
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Mission of SAPSF
unite and serve pharmacy students and to work towards improving the quality of health care for all South Africans
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what is FIP
global association representing 3 million pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists worldwide
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Name the Trade organisations
IPASA (innovative pharmaceutical association SA) Self-Care association of SA ICPA (independent community pharmacy association)
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IPASA was established
in APril 2013
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Why was IPASA formed
from a desire for credible, respected association to engage with stakeholders in private and public sectors
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IPASA comprises of
numerous research based pharmaceutical companies
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Aim of IPASA
to be an association that focusses on building an environment for sustainable access to innovative research-based healthcare
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Self-care association of SA was born from
SMASA- Self-Medication Manufacturers Association of SA
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When did SMASA become Self-care association of SA
IN 2019
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What is Self-care association of SA
unincorporated trade association that operates not for gain It represents and supports companies involved in manufacture, sale, distribution and consultation of healthcare products that enable the public to better manage their health
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Healthcare products covered in the Self-care association of SA
OTC medicines complementary medicines health supplements self-care medical devices or IVDs
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when was ICPA formed
in May 2011
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Why was ICPA formed
to provide independent community pharmacies with collective strength and a coherent voice that is heard by the goernment, medical schemes, pharmaceutical suppliers and the consumer
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Objective of ICPA
assist members in securing a vibrant and sustainable future as independent, owner-managed pharmacies
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