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.

Our Vision

To guarantee the highest levels of pharmaceutical care.

Our Mission

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. This mission shall be carried out with dedication, integrity and professionalism.

Guiding Philosophy

The Pharmacy Council’s guiding philosophy and core values in the discharge of its mandate be to

  1. Promote the corporate image of the Council
  2. Uphold the dignity, interest and welfare of its clients and members of staff at all times, and
  3. 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.

Functions of the Council

The functions of the Council are to:

  1. 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;
  2. Set standards for continuous professional development for practitioners and pharmaceutical support staff;
  3. Register practitioners;
  4. Ensure the equitable and accessible distribution of pharmaceutical premises;
  5. Monitor and inspect pharmacy practices where pharmaceutical care is provided;
  6. Set and ensure standards for pharmacy practice and professional conduct;
  7. Provide guidelines for the education, training, registration, licensing and the practice of all pharmaceutical support staff;
  8. Exercise disciplinary powers over pharmacists and any other pharmaceutical support staff;
  9. Ensure accreditation for pharmacy programmes in collaboration with appropriate state agencies;
  10. Develop a management and administrative structure and systems to provide and efficient mechanism to regulate pharmacy practice;
  11. Advice the minister on pharmacy practice and related matters; and
  12. Perform any other function that is ancillary to the object of the Council.

Council Board Members

The Board consists of nine (9) 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.

The current board is the 6th session. The members are:

  • The Chairperson – Mrs. Doris Fosu-Hemaa Addae-Afoakwa
  • The Registrar – Dr. Audu Rauf
  • Representative of accredited Training Institutions – Prof. Rita Dickson
  • Representative of Ministry of Health – Mrs. Martha Gyansa-Lutterodt
  • Registered Pharmacist elected by Registered Pharmacists – Mr. Ben Botwe
  • Representative of Attorney General – Mrs. Grace Mbrokoh-Ewoal
  • Nominee of the Ministry of Health – Hon. Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie
  • Nominee of the Ministry of Health – Dr. Stanley Coffie
  • Nominee of the Ministry of Health – Mrs. Yvonne Ayongo Adu-Boahen
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