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The Pharmacy Council
The Pharmacy Council is established by Parts IV & VI of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013, (ACT 857) as a body corporate with perpetual succession. It is governed by a nine (9) member Governing Board with the mandate of securing in the public interest the highest standards in the practice of pharmacy in the country.
To guarantee the highest levels of pharmaceutical care
The mission of the Pharmacy Council is to secure the highest level of pharmaceutical care by ensuring competent pharmaceutical care providers who practice with agreed standards and are accessible to the whole population. In addition we shall collaborate with related local agencies and international pharmaceutical organisations to enhance our effectiveness and our contribution on rational drug use in the nation.
- Dedication,
- Integrity and
- Professionalism.
Guiding Philosophy
The Pharmacy Council’s guiding philosophy and core values in the discharge of its mandate be to Promote the corporate image of the Council Uphold the dignity, interest and welfare of its clients and members of staff at all times, and Demonstrate highest levels of dedication, professionalism and integrity. The Registrar of the Council is the CEO of the secretariat and sees to the day to day running of secretariat.
Council Board Members
The Board members shall hold office for a period not exceeding three (3) years, and each member is eligible for re-appointment. However a member shall not be appointed for more than two (2) terms. This does not apply to the Registrar of the Council.
Board Members List
The current board is the 6th session. The members are:
- The Chairperson – Mrs. Doris Fosu-Hemaa Addae-Afoakwa
- The Registrar – Dr. Daniel Amaning Danquah
- Representative of accredited Training Institutions – Prof. Samuel Asare Nkansah
- Representative of Ministry of Health – Dr (Mrs) Joycelyn Azeez
- Registered Pharmacist elected by Registered Pharmacists – Dr Samuel Kow Donkor
- Representative of Attorney General – Miss Agnes Quartey Papafio
- Nominee of the Ministry of Health – Dr. Alfred Aidoo
- Nominee of the Ministry of Health – Prof Stanley Coffie
- Nominee of the Ministry of Health – Dr (Mrs) Yvonne Ayongo Adu-Boahen
Functions of the Council
The functions of the Council are to:
- Ensure that the education and training of pharmacists and any other pharmaceutical support staff are carried out at approved educational institutions for efficient pharmacy practice;
- Set standards for continuous professional development for practitioners and pharmaceutical support staff;
- Register practitioners;
- Ensure the equitable and accessible distribution of pharmaceutical premises;
- Monitor and inspect pharmacy practices where pharmaceutical care is provided;
- Set and ensure standards for pharmacy practice and professional conduct;
- Provide guidelines for the education, training, registration, licensing and the practice of all pharmaceutical support staff;
- Exercise disciplinary powers over pharmacists and any other pharmaceutical support staff;
- Ensure accreditation for pharmacy programmes in collaboration with appropriate state agencies;
- Develop a management and administrative structure and systems to provide and efficient mechanism to regulate pharmacy practice;
- Advice the minister on pharmacy practice and related matters; and
- Perform any other function that is ancillary to the object of the Council.