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1
Q

How many members are there in SPC and the breakdown

s4,s7

A
  • 9 registered pharmacist, one pres from there

- 2 ex-officials: MOH Chief Pcist or NUS pharm head OR Registered Pcist

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Role of president. Who appoints? In council meetings, what if absent?

s6

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Minister appoint, duration also minister say

Role: Preside council meeting. If absent, those present elect one member to preside

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Describe the quorum during SPC meeting. Voting?

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  1. Formed by 5 members
  2. All got one vote, presiding member has tiebreaker
  3. Minutes to be kept
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List the functions of SPC

s5

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  1. Registration: Keep and maintain register, applications and practice certs
  2. Set Reg requirements and standards
  3. Set training and exams for local pharm deg
  4. Conduct and ethics

(Basically: Registration and education matters)

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Jane is a local registered pharmacist and she is currently not a Singapore citizen or PR. Can she be appointed by the minister as a member of SPC?

s4, s7

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No, she must be a singapore citizen or PR

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Mary has completed her local pharmacy degree in June 2017. After 4 years, she has decided to become a fully registered pharmacist.

Given that during her study, she underwent 6 months of experience at an SPC- approved training sites (SATS), of which 1 month is under supervision, describe how can she fulfil the rest of the requirements to become a full registered pharmacist

s16

A
  1. Local degree: Y
  2. 12 mnth exp @ SATS, of which 9 mtnh supervision
  3. Good character: 2 ppl to sign
  4. Fitness-to-practice: Required
  • She needs 6 mnth experience but 8 more mnth supervision. Hence she need at least 8 more months training @SATS under supervision
  • Also rq good character and fitness-to-practice
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John completed a doctor of pharmacist degree on 31 May 2018 in a university located in UK that is accepted by SPC.

He is registered in the UK and has been practicing in a Hospital that is recognised by SPC for 2 years.

Recently, he received his employment letter from the National University Hospital in Singapore, and is planning to become a fully registered pharmacist in Singapore.

He is currently not a Singapore citizen nor a PR, but is planning to convert to PR and migrate into Singapore.

Describe how John can become a fully registered pharmacist in Singapore, given his circumstances. Include all necessary documents he must submit.

s17, Schedule in PRr

A
  1. Foreign degree: John must be crPcist first
    a) Degree from accepted list of uni: Y
    b) ≥12 mnth exp, of which ≥3 mnth in Singapore: N, rq 3 months in SG under frPcist
    c) Exams: Rq pass Pharm law and pharm prac (no need english)
    d) Employed @ SATS: Y
    e) Good character and fit-to-prac: Rq submission
    f) Registered in UK: Submit cert + Good standing cert
  2. From crP to frP
    a) Work at SATS at least-2yrs under frP with ≥3y exp
    b) Half-yearly (or SPC decide) reports
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Mana is a pharmacist registered under the conditional registration. She is currently working in Singapore at a hospital retail pharmacy that is an SPC-approved establishment.

One day, Mana’s supervisor had to leave for a seminar, and has instructed her to take charge of the retail pharmacy. Mana is unsure whether she can take charge of the retail pharmacy she is working in.

Is Mana legally eligible to take charge of the pharmacy?

s17

A

Yes, crP can be P in charged of pharmacy

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Pumelli is a Pharmacy degree holder from New Zealand. The university she attended is NOT SPC approved. She has been and is currently practising in NZ for 7 years.

Recently, her friend invited her to come to the National University of Singapore to complete her PhD. Her friend estimated that she can complete her PhD in 4 years time. Pumelli accepted the invitation.

State which register can the SPC put Pumelli under, and describe the requirements and conditions of the register

s19

A

Register: temporarily registered P (trP)

Requirements: any one of the following

  1. Doing activities at SPC approved institution: Y
  2. Special value to SG: N
  3. Possess other qualifications: N

Conditions:

  1. May need to pass exams prescribed by SPC
  2. Max 2y registration, renew max 12 months more
    - She needs to complete PhD WITHIN 3 years
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Bob is a fully registered pharmacist. Recently he has moved house.

Under the PRA, must Bob do anything?

s15

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Yes, inform SPC within 28days of change in address

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What are the Personal details kept in the pharmacist register

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  1. Name
  2. Residential and practice address
  3. Date registered
  4. Qualification for registration and date obtained
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Simple process of registration

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  1. Apply on website + payment

2. Success = get cert of registration

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Robert received his active Pharmacy Practice Certificate (PC) on 20th January, 2022. How many CPE points must he accumulate for the next renewal of practising certificate?

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11 months/24 months x 50 = 23 CPE points
- Of which ≥7 Pcare (30%)

(Renewal is 31st december every even years. Hence next renewal is 31st december 2022)

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Janika received his active Pharmacy Practice Certificate (PC) on 31th August, 2019.
So far, she has accumulated 3 points from Pharmaceutical Care and 32 points from non-Pharmaceutical care programmes.

How many more CPE points must he accumulate for the next renewal of practising certificate?

A

Total CPE to accumulate = 16/24 x 50 ≈ 34 points
- 30% x 34 = 11 points must be Pcare

Although she has more points than required, she requires another 8 more points from Pcare Programmes to renew her cert.

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Aaron wishes to renew his inactive PC. He currently has 2 points from Pcare programmes and 10 points from non-Pcare programmes

How many more CPE points does he require to renew his inactive PC?

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20 - 10 - 2 = 8

  • 8 more points
  • Inactive: No minimum points from Pcare
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Shasha is registered as a specialist pharmacist in CVD. She has accumulated 11 points from Pcare programme of which 3 points come from CVD specialty and 3 points from Non-Pcare programmes.

How many more CPE points does she need to renew her PC?

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  • Require total of 50 points
  • 12 more points from CVD Pcare Programme (30% specialty pcare, total need 15)
  • 29 points from anywhere else, provided she does not exceed max points from a specific category
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Freddy whose name has been removed before, wants to apply for active PC. Describe the CPE requirements and other requirements (if any) he needs to meet to get the active PC

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25 points of which 30% from Pcare

- In 12 month period immediately preceeding date of application

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Louie has not renewed his PC since 2014, and wishes to get back into practice. Describe the CPE requirements and other requirements (if any) he must meet to obtain the active PC

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  1. Pass forensic and practice of pharm exams
  2. 25 points, 30% Pcare in 12 month period immediately preceeding date of application
  3. Good standing cert
  4. Fit-to-prac by medical practitioner
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When instructed to do so, a practicing Pcist must surrender his PC within how many days of suspension or cancellation?

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14 days

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Describe the structure of PSAB (Specialists Accreditation Board & Register of specialists)

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  • ≥6 rPcist appointed by Minister, of which one is chairman
  • Max 3 yr term, re-appointable
  • Can appoint committee to aid function
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Describe the meetings in PSAB

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  1. Chairman preside meeting
  2. Chairman has tiebreaker
  3. Must have quorum of 3 members at any meeting
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In general, what is the role of PSAB

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Specialist accreditation, education and advisor for SPC

23
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Calvin is currently holding a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from NUS as well as BCCP (CVD specialist) cert. He has been working in a hospital for 11 years as a frPcist, in which the latest 4 years are spent in the CV department, and 2 years are broad-based training recognised by PSAB.

State whether he is eligible for specialty registration in Cardiology pharmcy and describe the process for him to obtain his specialist cert of registration and PC in his branch of specialty

s18, s37

A

Yes he is eligible:

  1. Post-grad: Y
  2. Valid specialty cert: Y
  3. 1y full-time residency in broad-based Pcotherapy recognised by PSAB: Y
  4. 1y full-time in speciality: Y
  5. 1y specialty experience in 3y preceeding application: Y

Registration process:

  1. Submit documents and app form
  2. PSAB: Issue cert of eligibility to SPC
  3. SPC: register in sRegister + issue specialist cert of reg + spec PC in CV
24
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Describe the general composition of complaints panel

s38

A
  1. ≥5 council members, 3y term, can re-appoint.
    - Chairman from here, appointed by SPC
  2. 10-40 non-council frP with ≥10yrs standing, 2y service, can re-appoint
  3. 6-40 lay persons, Minister nominate. 2y, can re-appoint
25
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Describe the function and composition of Complaints Committee under the Complaints Panel

s38

A

Composition: 4 members:
- Chair + 2 frP (≥1 non-SPC) + 1 lay

Function: look into complaint

  • Decide if sanction/orders against Pcist
  • Decide if need refer to DC/HC
26
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Describe the composition and function of Discipline Committee under the Complaints Panel

s42

A

Composition:

  • ≥3 frP, 10y standing, of which ≥2 SPC member
  • Chair: frP appointed by council
  • 1 lay as observer: no voting right, no need be present at all meetings
  • Lay: no voting rights

Function: Conduct FORMAL inquiry into complaint against Pcist

27
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What is the Disciplinary and Health Inquiries made up of? Describe the composition of each subcommittee and mention their role briefly

s50, s53

A
  1. HC: Appointed by council
    - ≥3 SPC members appointed by SPC, 2y service, can reappoint
    - Determine Pcist’s fit-to-prac
  2. IOC (Interim Orders Committee)
    - 3 SPC members, formed PRN, INDEPENDENT of CC/DC
    - Suspends Pcist to protect public interest if rq
  3. CP (Complaints Panel)
    - Vary membership: SPC + senior Pcist + lay
    - Form CC + DC
28
Q

Describe how a CC meeting is

s39, s40(6)

A
  • Quorum: ALL members
  • All members 1 vote, chair tiebreaker
  • Decision written AND signed by all
  • Can seek legal advice if rq
29
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Describe how CC processes an inquiry.

s40

A
  1. Complete by 3months, write to chairman of CP if need extend
  2. Can get anyone to assist (e.g. expert)
  3. Can get relevant documents from matter, or from Pcist
  4. Can give Pcist complain, give him write explanation within ≥21d
  5. Rights of hearing? Y, at discretion of CC
30
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What are the determinations of the CC if they decide that formal inquiry is NOT required?
s41

A

Pcist given letter advice, warned, and matter dismissed.

31
Q

What are the determinations of the CC if they decide that formal inquiry IS required?
s41

A
  • Refer to DC, HC as appropriate
32
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Meme is a Pcist who has a complaint lodge against him. The CC has issued a written warning to Meme. However, Meme feels unfair and wants to appeal against the CC’s decision. What must he do?

A

Make appeal to the MINISTER:

  • Minister decision is final
  • Appeal within 30 days from date notified of CC’s decision
33
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Describe the proceedings of the DC

s43

A

Recall: DC = Formal inquiry (official legal investigation)

  • Involves detailed representations by both SPC and Pcist.
  • Right of hearing: Y, can be rep by counsel
  • All evidence presented to DC is legally bound to tell the truth
34
Q

How long is the DC given to make its findings and order when appointed?

s43

A

6 months, can apply to SPC for extension if required

35
Q

Consequences that Pcist must face if DC decides that he or she is CONVICTED

s45

A
  1. Remove OR suspend 3mnth-3y, name from reg
  2. Restrict prac ≤3y
  3. Fine
  4. Formal warning/censure/advice
  5. Order Pcist pay cost incidental to inquiry
36
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Can DC refer a complaint about a Pcist from the CC to the HC? Once DC has passed the complaint to HC, what is the function of DC?

s44

A

Y, if DC find matter touches on fit-to-prac.

Once passed to HC, DC panggang

37
Q

Pcist is unhappy about the decision made by the DC regarding the complaint about him. She wishes to appeal. How can she do so?

s47

A
  • Appeal to HIGH COURT within 30d after notice
  • High Court decision is FINAL

(recall: DC = Formal inquiry = LEGAL investigations = Court involved)

38
Q

Who can the HC receive a case from?

s50

A

CP, CC, DC

39
Q

What are some determinations of HC, if fit-to-prac of pharmacist is found to be impaired due to health condition?

s51

A
  1. Pay costs incidental to inquiry
  2. Suspend ≤12mnths
  3. Order conditional reg ≤3y, upon compliance with certain terms
  4. Remove from register
40
Q

Pcist is unhappy about the decision made by the HC regarding the complaint about him. She wishes to appeal. Meanwhile, she wishes to continue practising as a pharmacist

  • How can she appeal?
  • Can she continue to practise?

s51

A
  • Appeal to MINISTER within 30d, whose decision is final
  • Depends on decision of HC:
    If she is ordered to stop practising, she must, until minister decides otherwise. She must stop practising on the date where HC has ordered her to do so
41
Q

Jane is a Pharmacist that forms part of the DC of the CP.

A case requires an IOC to be formed and Jane is interested to be part of the IOC.

Can Jane be part of the IOC?

s54

A

NO, members cannot be from cc or dc

42
Q

Describe the proceedings of IOC

s57

A

Pcist Right of Hearing: Y, or rep by counsel

43
Q

How does IOC come to a decision? What are the decisions that can be carried out by the IOC?

s54

A

Decision determined by MAJORITY VOTES

Decisions:

  1. Suspend from reg ≤18mnth
  2. Conditional reg ≤ 18 mnth

Both notification is served IMMEDIATELY, by the REGISTRAR

44
Q

Pcist is suspended from the Pharmacist register for 18 months as ordered by the IOC. He is unhappy about the decision and wishes to appeal.

  • Who does he appeal to?
  • What are some request he can make?

s58

A

Appeal to HIGH COURT

  1. Revoke suspension order
  2. Revoke/change condition imposed
  3. Substitute period stated in all orders by IOC
45
Q

Who does IOC receive referral from?

s53

A

CC, DC, HC

46
Q

Composition of CC

s39

A

4 member commitee

  • 1 Chair (SPC member)
  • ≥2 frP, at least one non-SPC
  • 1 lay
47
Q

Jostar is a Pcist that is part of the HC in the CP. An IOC is formed and the chairman of SPC requests for Jostar to be part of the IOC.

Is this legally appropriate?

s53

A

Yes

  • IOC cannot be from CC/DC
  • Jostar is frm HC, hence can be part of IOC
48
Q

Giorno is a crP whose name got withdrawn from the register in UK.

Will his name be removed from the register?
s23

A

Yes

49
Q

Bunny is a frP who has not been practising and renewing her PC 4 years. Will her name be removed from the register?
s23

A

No, remove only if PC not renewed ≥5y

50
Q

Noonoo is a frPcist, who is still practising as a pharmacist. Recently he is appointed as chief pharmacist. He is not a Singapore Citizen, but he is a Permanent Resident in Singapore holding the PR ID card.

He has never been appointed as a member of SPC before.

Is Noonoo eligible to be selected as an ex-official for SPC?

s4, s7

A

Yes

  • Chief of Pharmacist can be ex-official
51
Q

Kang is a frPcist and is still holding an active PC, is currently working as a lecturer and researcher at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He is a Singapore citizen, and has not been appointed by the minister to be part of SPC. He has no legal records and is fit-to-practice.

SPC is looking for a new ex-official as the previous ex-official, which was the previous NUS Pharmacy Head, has retired. The new NUS Pharmacy Head has decided to appoint Kang as an ex-official for SPC.

Is Kang eligible to be a member of SPC by the NUS Pharmacy head? (i.e. is this legally appropriate?)

s4, s7

A

Yes. NUS pharm head can designate a representative to be SPC ex-official, provided he or she is frPcist

52
Q

Where can the list of foreign degrees recognised by SPC be found?

A

PR(crP)r, The Schedule

53
Q

Where can CPE requirements be found?

A

PR(PC)r, Second Schedule

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