Pharmacy Amendment Act 88 of 1997

The Pharmacy Amendment Act 88 of 1997 intends:

• to amend the Pharmacy Act, 1974, so as
  • to provide for the establishment of the new South African Pharmacy Council and for its objects and general powers;
  • to extend the control of the council to the public sector and to amend the provisions reiating to pharmacy education and training, requirements for registration, the practice of pharmacy, the ownership of pharmacies and the investigative and disciplinary powers of the council; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

• 1 July 2005, Section 44 (Gazette 24627 of 28 March 2003)
• 2 May 2003, Sections 21 to 24 (Gazette 24627 of 28 March 2003)
• 20 November 2000, Sections 12 to 20, 24, 27, 29 and 30 (Gazette 21754 of 20 November 2000)
• 1 March 1998, except Sections  12 to 24, 27, 29, 30 and 44 (G azette 18707 of 27 February 1998)