As part of the Pharmacy Council’s drive to improve the delivery of services to its stakeholders and also improve the efficiency of its internal operations, the Council is, from the 1st of February 2022, piloting the online Pharmacists and Pharmacies license renewal system. This system will allow Pharmacists to apply for relicensure and make payment online to be put in good standing from the comfort of their homes or offices. In addition, they will also be able to apply to be superintendent Pharmacists of licensed pharmacies online.
To enable this the Council has partnered with the Ghana.gov online payment platform to provide electronic payment channels. Stakeholders will now have these options when making payments to the Pharmacy Council:
- Online payment using a VISA or Mastercard
- Online Payment using MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash, or AirtelTigo Money
- Payment using any of the above mobile money platforms via USSD on non-smartphones
- Payment at all commercial banks
A few pointers regarding the online renewal process
- The online renewal process requires an active pharmacist portal account. Pharmacists who have not yet activated their portal accounts should do so. If you face any difficulties, such as a forgotten password or an incorrect email address, kindly contact the regional manager for assistance.
- The pilot online renewal will work alongside the regular renewal process. Pharmacists may choose to renew online or visit the regional offices for renewal.
- Pharmacists who intend to change their photographs can use the portal to do that. Kindly note that the photograph will go through an approval process before being changed.
- Newly approved pharmacies whose licenses have not been issued would have to visit the regional office for renewal.
- Pharmacies with Wholesale/Retail licenses who intend to suspend either the wholesale or the retail must renew using the regular renewal process.
- For any other assistance on the online process, kindly contact the regional manager
What are the steps for online Pharmacist relicensure?
Click here to learn about the process for online Pharmacists relicensure
What are the steps for online renewal of Pharmacy Business operating license?
Click here to learn about the process for online pharmacy license renewal.
