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Pharmacist Interns attain 93% pass rate in 2021 Pre-registration Examinations
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Pharmacist Interns attain 93% pass rate in 2021 Pre-registration Examinations

Of the 899 Pharmacist Interns who sat for the three Pre-registration Examinations held in March, August and November 2021, an overwhelming majority (93% or n=836) were successful. The South African Pharmacy Council congratulates the 2021 cohort of Pharmacist Interns for this success rate and wishes all candidates a successful Community Service experience in 2022. For the 63 candidates who were unfortunately not successful in 2021, the March 2022 examination presents an early opportunity to successfully complete the pre-registration evaluation.

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Approved Providers & Courses
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List of Approved Providers and Courses

Members of the public and the profession are advised that, as at December 2021, the below list constitute the only approved providers of pharmacy education and training, and the courses approved.

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List of Registered Assessors
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List of Registered Assessors

The South African Pharmacy Council registers assessors of pharmacy education and training in line with the Regulations relating to the registration of persons and maintenance of registers (GNR. 1160/2000). Included is the latest list of Registered Assessors as at December 2021.

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SAPC - Pharmaciae eVol8 No1 - 2021
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Mr Amos Masango – A Journey

From a humble beginning as the son of a domestic worker and a motor mechanic in Witbank to the Registrar of the South African Pharmacy Council, Mr Amos Masango has earned the respect of the South African pharmacy industry. We take a look at his journey through life, from birth to retirement.

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SAPC - Pharmaciae eVol8 No1 - 2021
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Message from the Registrar

Earlier in the previous month the profession was alerted to my assuming the mammoth task of serving both the public and Pharmacy profession in the capacity of Registrar of the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). It is indeed a privilege and honour like no other, to serve in this capacity and I do not take the opportunity lightly. While I am not oblivious to the demands of the role and the integrity with which the Office of Council must always be conducted, I am confident that our work to advance Pharmacy will continue unabated.

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SAPC - Pharmaciae eVol8 No1 - 2021
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Message from the President

The previous year has been a testing year for both the Country and its people as well as the entire pharmacy profession. We continue to navigate a very troubled period in our careers. However, our resilience as a profession, has been proven time and again over the past several months. I, on behalf of Council, wish to express appreciation to all pharmacy professionals continuing to courageously occupy their combatant positions at the front line of the confrontation against COVID-19.

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SAPC - Pharmaciae eVol8 No1 Feb 2021
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Council decisions (July 2020)

The following is a summary of selected issues discussed and decisions taken by the South African Pharmacy Council (‘Council’) during its meeting on 21-22 July 2020. Other matters on the operations of the Office of the Registrar and Council are covered in the articles featured in this February 2021 issue of the Pharmaciae.

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Farewell, Mr. Masango

As the Registrar for 16 years, Mr Amos Masango, bids farewell to SAPC at the end of January 2021, the Senior Managers pay tribute to their leader and mentor on behalf of all the staff at the SAPC.

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