SAPTA
SAPTA
Comprehensive guidelines for pharmacy technicians in South Africa
Services performed under direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
Assist with the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicine or scheduled substance
In accordance with the Medicines Act
Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance, including the start-up line clearance and opening of the line in accordance with standard operating procedures
Provided that the pharmacist has provided the necessary signed authorization
The packaging and re-packaging of medicine or scheduled substances, including the start-up line clearance and opening the packaging line in accordance with standard operating procedures
Provided that the pharmacist has provided the necessary signed authorization
The sampling, or supervision of the sampling of medicines or scheduled substances in accordance with good manufacturing practice as determined in terms of the Medicines Act
The checking of orders containing medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 6 in closed packs, prior to dispatch thereof, which have been picked by a pharmacist's assistant
Provided that this function may only be performed in a manufacturing pharmacy, wholesale pharmacy or an institutional pharmacy
The distribution and management of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicine or scheduled substances
The ordering and receipt of a Schedule 6 medicine or scheduled substance
Provided that orders that contain a Schedule 5 and Schedule 6 medicine or scheduled substance are validated by a pharmacist
The sale of a Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicine or scheduled substance without the prescription of an authorised prescriber
Provided that the supply of a Schedule 2 medicine or scheduled substance takes place in consultation with a pharmacist
The dispensing of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicine or scheduled substances (i.e. the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and packing of the medicine in an appropriate container) on the prescription of an authorised prescriber
Provided that the pharmacist interprets and evaluates the prescription
The provision of information to a patient, caregiver or the agent of a patient regarding the correct use of the medicine to optimise therapeutic outcomes
Services performed under indirect personal supervision of a pharmacist
The ordering of medicines and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 6
Provided that orders that contain Schedule 6 are validated by a pharmacist
The receipt and management of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 6 medicines or scheduled substances
Provided that orders received that contain Schedule 6 are validated by a pharmacist
The receiving and screening of prescriptions for medicine which appear on the Essential Medicines List for primary health care or applicable formulary, and which is prescribed in accordance with Standard Treatment Guidelines
The selection, manipulation or compounding of medicine prescribed and the labelling and packing of the medicine in an appropriate container
The provision of information to a patient, caregiver or the agent of a patient about medicine dispensed
The provision of information to a patient, caregiver or the agent of a patient about medicines which have been dispensed at a pharmacy and sent to the primary health care clinic or other facility as approved by the council for supply to the patient or the patient's agent or caregiver
The management of a dispensary or medicine room in a primary health care clinic in accordance with rules relating to good pharmacy practice published in terms of section 35A of the Act and general housekeeping and administrative tasks
Direct personal supervision means the physical presence and direct control of a pharmacist who is responsible for overseeing the activities being performed.
Indirect personal supervision means the pharmacist is not physically present but is available for consultation and has established systems of control.
All activities must be performed in accordance with the Pharmacy Act (53 of 1974) and its amendments, and other relevant legislation.