Qualification For Registration

Question 1

What does Section 83 of the Act entail?

Answer 1

Section 83 entails the “Qualification for registration” of pharmacists and pharmaceutical support staff.

Question 2

What does Section 83, subsection (1) of the Act state?

Answer 2

Section 83, subsection
(1) states that a person shall not be registered to practice as a pharmacist unless that person: -

(a) holds a degree in pharmacy, or -
(b) holds a qualification recognized by the Board that entitles that person to be registered as a pharmacist, and -
(c) provides evidence of completion of an internship programme undertaken in an accredited pharmacy institution after academic training in the country, -
(d) has passed the professional qualifying examination, and -
(e) satisfies any other requirements of this Part.

Question 3

What does Section 83, subsection (2) of the Act state?

Answer 3

Section 83, subsection (2) states: “A person shall not be registered to practice as a pharmaceutical support staff unless that person fulfills the requirements determined by the Board.”

Question 4

What does Section 83, subsection (3) of the Act state?

Answer 4

Section 83, subsection (3) states: “A person registered by the Board shall pay the prescribed fee.”

Question 5

What does Section 83, subsection (4) of the Act state?

Answer 5

Section 83, subsection (4) states: “A person who has obtained a higher degree or additional qualification is entitled to have the higher degree or additional qualification inserted in the register in addition to the qualification previously registered.”