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South African Pharmacy Council Proposes Updated Minimum Standards for Good Pharmacy Practice
WHY IT MATTERS
The updated standards will require pharmacies to adjust operations and could impact licensing and patient safety protocols.
What happened
On August 26, 2026, the South African Pharmacy Council released a draft of amended minimum standards for good pharmacy practice under the Pharmacy Act. The council has issued a PDF detailing the proposed changes and is inviting public comments.
Stakeholders—including pharmacists, pharmacy owners, and professional associations—have until Monday, October 26, 2026, to submit feedback. The council’s call for comments signals an upcoming revision of regulatory requirements that will shape how pharmacies operate, influence licensing procedures, and potentially affect patient safety protocols.
The council will review submissions before finalizing the standards, which will then be incorporated into the Pharmacy Act’s regulatory framework.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Pharmacy Act: South African Pharmacy Council: Rules relating to good pharmacy practice: Proposed amended minimum standards: Comments invited
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