In terms of the Regulations relating to the conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, and in particular Regulation 26, respondents who have been found guilty by a Committee of Formal Inquiry (CFI) shall have their names, together with the summary of the charges and the penalty imposed by the CFI, published in a Council Report.
Findings of the Committee of Formal Inquiry
Miyelani Carol Maswanganyi (P08041)
Ms Maswanganyi, a pharmacist and owner, was found guilty of the following charges:
- In terms of Regulation 22 of the Regulations relating to the practice of pharmacy, by operating a pharmacy without a pharmacist present.
- In terms of Section 22 (4) & (5) of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, by failing to have a Responsible Pharmacist registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- In terms of Rule 18 of the Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which Council may take disciplinary steps, by allowing unregistered persons to perform acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist.
- Shortcomings in terms of the Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice.
The CFI sentenced Ms Maswanganyi in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to be suspended from the register of pharmacists for a period of six months, which suspension is suspended for a period of twelve months on condition that she is not found guilty of any similar offence during the period of suspension, a fine of R50 000,00, as well as a cost order of R12 785,11.
Psychology Ramosibudi (P10412)
Mr Ramosibudi, a pharmacist and owner, was found guilty of the following charges:
- In terms of Section 22 of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, by conducting or performing pharmaceutical services in unlicensed and unrecorded premises.
- In term of Rule 18 of the Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which Council may take disciplinary steps, by allowing unregistered persons to perform pharmaceutical services in unregistered and unlicensed premises.
The CFI sentenced Mr Ramosibudi in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to be suspended from the register of pharmacists for a period of twelve months, which suspension is suspended for a period of twelve months on condition that he is not found guilty of any similar offence during the period of suspension, as well as a cost order of R12 785,11.
Nirusha Ratilal Dayaram (P12906)
Ms Dayaram, a pharmacist and owner, was found guilty of shortcomings in terms of the Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice.
The CFI sentenced Ms Dayaram in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to be suspended from the register of pharmacists for a period of twelve months, which suspension is suspended for a period of twelve months on condition that she is not found guilty of a similar offence during the period of suspension, as well as a cost order of R12 785,11.
Thobile Thandeka Prideswort Magwaza (P19422)
Ms Magwaza, a responsible pharmacist, was found guilty of the following charges:
- Shortcomings in terms of the Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice.
- In terms of Regulation 22 of the Regulations relating to the practice of a pharmacy, by conducting a pharmacy without a pharmacist present.
- In terms of Rule 18 of the Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which Council may take disciplinary steps, by allowing unregistered persons access to scheduled medicines.
The CFI sentenced Ms Magwaza in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to the conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to be suspended from the register of pharmacists for a period of twelve months.
Ranganathen Naidoo (P09084)
Mr Naidoo, a responsible pharmacist and owner, was found guilty of the following charges:
- Shortcomings in terms of the Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice.
- In terms of Section 22(2) of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, by providing pharmaceutical services in a pharmacy or in premises regarded as a pharmacy without recording the pharmacy licence or registering the premises with the South African Pharmacy Council.
The CFI sentenced Mr Naidoo in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to be suspended from the register of pharmacists for a period of twenty-four months, which suspension is suspended for a period of twelve months on condition that he not be found guilty of a similar offence within the period of suspension, as well as a cost order in the amount of R12 785,11.
Manie Vlok (P49721)
Mr Vlok, a pharmacist’s assistant (post-basic), was found guilty in terms of Rule 10 of the Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which Council may take disciplinary steps, by being found guilty of conduct which Council regards as improper and disgraceful conduct.
The CFI sentenced Mr Vlok in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to the conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to a fine of R15 000,00, as well as a cost order in the amount of R12 785,11.
Marnus Vermeulen (P37445)
Mr Vermeulen, a responsible pharmacist, was found guilty in terms of Rule 23 of the Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which Council may take disciplinary steps, by dispensing schedules 2 and 5 medication in a manner that has as its aim or may be interpreted or regarded as having as its aim, the promotion of the misuse or abuse, or the detrimental or injudicious or unsafe use of medicines.
The CFI sentenced Mr Vermeulen in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to be suspended from the register of pharmacists for a period of twelve months, which suspension is suspended for a period of twelve months on condition that he is not found guilty of a similar offence during the period of suspension, as well as a cost order in the amount of R12 785,11.
Claudia Jacqueline Peters (P09871)
Ms Peters, a responsible pharmacist, was found guilty of the following charges:
- Shortcomings in terms of the Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice.
- In terms of Rule 1.2.2 of the Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice, by allowing another business to be conducted within a pharmacy without obtaining approval from Council.
- In terms of Rule 18 of the Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which Council may take disciplinary steps, by allowing unregistered persons to dispense schedule 1 to 4 medicines.
- In terms of Regulation 36 of the Regulations published under the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, by failing to balance or update the schedule 6 register.
The CFI sentenced Ms Peters in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to the conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to a fine of R17 000,00, as well as a cost order in the amount of R12 785,11.
Rene Balchand (P27809)
Ms Balchand, an owner and a pharmacist’s assistant (post-basic), was found guilty of the following charges:
- In terms of Regulation 22 of the Regulations relating to the practice of pharmacy, by conducting a pharmacy without a pharmacist present.
- In terms of Section 22 of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, by failing to have a Responsible Pharmacist registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- In terms of Rule 18 of the Rules relating to acts or omissions in respect of which Council may take disciplinary steps, by allowing unregistered persons to dispense scheduled medicines.
The CFI sentenced Ms Balchand in terms of Regulation 18 of the Regulations relating to the conduct of inquiries held in terms of Chapter V of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, to be removed from the register of pharmacist’s assistants.
