Pharmacist and the Medicines Act
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Short course
Course type
4 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
Pharmacist CPD Relevant
Course overview
This course on the Pharmacist and the Medicines Act is designed to equip pharmacists but also other healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to understand medicines legislation and find applications in their work situation. In this course, you will explore critical topics pertaining to the role of SAHPRA, categorisation and classification of medicines, scheduling, registration and marketing of medicine as well as licensing of facilities. This engaging course is designed for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who wish to understand the Medicines Act and how it impacts on their daily lives. The course contains a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge and students will be challenged to apply and understand the impact of the Medicines Act on the healthcare industry.
Who is this course for?
South African pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
Required qualification
Any healthcare qualification or experience
Course level
Intermediate
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Why choose this course?
- The key concepts of the Medicines Act are covered to ensure a deep and thorough understanding of these concepts.
- Learn from a pharmaceutical law expert who understands the interface between science, law and commerce with years of real-world experience and insight.
- Online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.
About the author and presenter
Karen du Toit is a pharmacist and attorney. She has work experience in retail and hospital pharmacy, academia at law firms and more recently as consultant to the pharmaceutical industry. Karen served as an Honorary Professor at the University of Kwazulu-Natal’s School of Health Sciences and was involved in curriculum development and training of under- and postgraduate pharmacy students specifically in pharmaceutical chemistry. She was also involved in research pertaining to
traditional medicine as well as drug design and development. Karen worked in the field of intellectual property at two well-known intellectual property law firms. She has been involved as an expert in interesting current litigation pertaining to medicines and pharmacy practice. She also evaluated dossiers and was a member of the Good Practices Committee of the Medicines
Regulatory Authority of South Africa. She has also recently been appointed on a Ministerial Appeal Committee as provided for in the Medicines Act.
1500+ learners
25 published articles in peer-reviewed journals
Based in Pretoria
Pharmalaw contact info
Pharmalaw website: www.pharmalaw.co.za
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Course developer
Karen du Toit, the owner of Pharmalaw, developed this course to assist pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in understanding the Medicines Act and its implications on their everyday duties. Karen has provided training to healthcare professionals for many years which includes both scientific and legal training. Karen is a pharmacist and lawyer and she is an expert in pharmaceutical law.
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