Pharmacist registration

Question 1

What constitutes the practice of pharmacy

Answer 1

• Interpret, evaluate and implement prescriptions
• Compound, label, dispense, distribute and administer medications
• Perform patient assessment and counselling
• Managing medication therapy
• Evaluate medication use
• Manufacture and distribute products
• Perform QA

Question 2

Function of the Registration of pharmacist regulations

Answer 2

Governs the application process which includes examination and certificate of good standing

Question 3

What is the purpose of the PRA?

Answer 3

Ensure accountability of pharmacists to the public through regulating professional conduct, behaviours and services

Question 4

Composition of the SPC

Answer 4

• 11 members
• 2 ex-officios
• 9 other members: 1 designated as president; 3 years term

Question 5

SPC meetings

Answer 5

• 5 members to form quorum
• President or temporary designee present
• Meeting minutes should be taken

Question 6

Refusal to register by SPC

Answer 6

• Registration withdrawn or suspended/cancelled in any country
• Not of good reputation/character
• Lack physical/mental fitness to practise

Question 7

Temporary registration terms

Answer 7

• Must be and continue to be engaged in teaching, research or postgrad studies
• May be requested to sit for any exams
• Total period not more than 2 years, renewable for not more than 12 months

Question 8

Surrender of practising certificate

Answer 8

Within 14 days of suspension or cancellation of registration

Question 9

Foreign graduates not allowed to register as conditional registered pharmacist

Answer 9

• Enrolment into course from Aug 1st, 2020 onwards
• Started an approved course from June 1st, 2018 onwards but does not hold local practising license
• Lack 3 months of practice experience at SPC-approved training center

Question 10

CPE points needed for renewal of certificate

Answer 10

• 50 points in the 2 years preceding
• At least 30% from patient-care

Question 11

Qualifying period for CPE

Answer 11

September of the prev year to August of this year

Question 12

What type of activities are allowed for CPE?

Answer 12

• Grand rounds
• Conferences
• Reading articles
• Presentation or publication of own work
• Graduate studies

Question 13

Removal of name from register due to failure of renewing certificate

Answer 13

• Failure to renew practising certificates for 5 years continuously