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1. Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science COMMUNITY PHARMACY PRACTICE GROUP 29 31st January 2023 Presentation Assignment 1

2. GROUP MEMBERS 01 PREBI GHARTEY SYLVESTER WILLIAM 02 ADAM BOATENG DANIEL 03 BILSON SALOME AMOABEA 04 BOATENG PRISCILLA 2 1

3. 31st January 2023 Presentation Assignment 3 2

4. OUTLINE 01 Pharmacy council’s rule/policy on community pharmacy establishment 02 Comparing Ghana pharmacy council policy to USA policy 03 Critique on the establishment and operations of a Community Pharmacy in accordance with the Ghana Pharmacy Council’s policy 04 Sample documentation form for Pharmaceutical care in a Ghanaian community pharmacy 4 3

5. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY PHARMACY •The Pharmacy council issues two different types of pharmacy licenses in accordance with section 93 and 95 of the Health Profession Regulatory Bodies Act 2013(Act 857), Retail and Wholesale Licenses. •Pharmacies are permitted to supply all classes of medicines: Class A Class B Class C . 5 4

6. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY •All pharmacies should be supervised by registered Pharmacists in good standing with the Pharmacy Council. • It shall be the responsibility of the prospective applicant to employ the services of a pharmacist(s) where applicable. •The proposed location/premises should conform to the guidelines on regulation of distribution of pharmacies in the country. Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 5

7. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY APPLICATION • A body corporate that has employed a pharmacist or any other medical treatment centre that has engaged a pharmacist shall apply to the Pharmacy Council to establish a Pharmacy. Such applications should specify the proposed location. •Any body corporate (registered company) applying to establish a Pharmacy should have it so indicated in its Registrar General’s documents. The name should not bear resemblance to an existing one and should reflect the professional nature of pharmacy. Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 6

8. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY PROCESSING • All pharmacy applications shall be made through the offices of the Pharmacy Council. •Upon receipt of the application an authorised officer of the Pharmacy Council shall inspect the proposed site for the pharmacy. •Prospective applicant may obtain application forms from any of the Pharmacy Council offices. Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 7

9. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY PHARMACY PROCESSING • Applicant shall then complete the forms appropriately and submit them (together with all relevant documents including documents from the Registrar-General’s) to the Pharmacy Council office responsible for the area the applicant intends to operate. An application fee determined by the council is paid at the point of submission. Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 8

10. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY PROCESSING •A site inspection will be done by officers of the regional offices of the Pharmacy Council after which a recommendation will be made to the Council. • If the application is approved by the Pharmacy Council the applicant shall be duly notified in writing and allowed six (6) months to prepare the premises for a final premises inspection. Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 9

11. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY PROCESSING •The final inspection report is submitted to the Registrar and if the premises conforms to specifications and other conditions stated in Section 3.0 of this document, the applicant shall pay the prescribed registration fee for the issue of the licence . A Pharmacy Council certificate shall be issued for the commencement of the business. •The certificate issued in respect of the pharmacy shall include the name and registration number of the Superintendent Pharmacist. Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science 10

12. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY INTERVIEW •The superintendent pharmacist may be invited for an interview on submission of the application and where applicable, together with the proprietor, directors and/or partners or an authorised representative of the company. 11

13. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY PRE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROSPECTIVE PHARMACY Documentation/Documents: a. Completely filled prescribed application form: b. Registrar General’s Documents: i . Certificate of Incorporation ii. Certificate to Commence Business iii. Companies code Object of Business must include Pharmacy Business. 12

14. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY Pharmacist Proposed Superintendent Pharmacist must have done at least 12 months of post – registration practice in Ghana and must be employed full time for this proposed pharmacy. Location I.The structure shall be geographically and structurally permanent and the proposed Pharmacy shall be accessible to all clients. II.A washroom must be provided within the structure or within adjoining parts of the structure. 13

15. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY POST APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS i.Adequate ventilation and lighting shall be provided. ii.Well painted/polished shelves, counters and walls with washable floor. iii. Appropriate storage facilities for all products available. iv. A well-written signboard bearing the Pharmacy’s name. (To be displayed after final approval). 15 14

16. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY POST APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS iv. Toilet facilities are required. vi. Relevant equipment and reference books shall be made available. vii. A valid written contract agreement between the Superintendent Pharmacist and employer shall be required where applicable. 15

17. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY Retail Pharmacy A minimum floor space of 36sq meters and a ceiling height of 3.2m . This floor space shall include the i . Main customer area ii. Dispensary iii. Office iv. A counselling area. v. Potable water, a sink and a working surface for extemporaneous preparations should be provided. 16

18. PHARMACY COUNCIL’S POLICY RENEWAL OF LICENCE • The Pharmacy certificate of registration shall be renewed every year and this shall be made before 31st January of the ensuing year. •The superintendent pharmacist shall complete the pharmacy renewal form of the Pharmacy Council every year. This shall serve as renewal of his/her commitment as a superintendent Pharmacist in the business. 18 17

19. COMPARING GHANA PHARMACY COUNCIL POLICY TO RHODE ISLAND(USA) POLICY- SIMILARITIES • In both policies, no pharmacist shall be the pharmacist in-charge at more than one pharmacy at the same time. •The pharmacist shall be physically accessible to operate and manage the pharmacy at all time during the hours of operation hence shall subject to all the statutory and regulatory provisions pertaining to the practice of pharmacy in both policies. •In both policies a sign board should state the name and address of the facility and be boldly displayed. 18

20. COMPARING GHANA PHARMACY COUNCIL POLICY TO RHODE ISLAND(USA) POLICY- SIMILARITIES •Both countries require a pharmacy license for operation for a community pharmacy •Both countries need to complete and submit an application form in order to operate a community pharmacy. •In both policies the applicant shall pay the prescribed registration fee for the issue of the license. 19

21. COMPARING GHANA PHARMACY COUNCIL POLICY TO RHODE ISLAND(USA) POLICY- DIFFERENCES •LICENSING TYPES AND CATEGORIES 20

22. COMPARING GHANA PHARMACY COUNCIL POLICY TO RHODE ISLAND(USA) POLICY- DIFFERENCES •APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 21

23. 2. COMPARING GHANA PHARMACY COUNCIL POLICY TO RHODE ISLAND(USA) POLICY- DIFFERENCES •PHYSICAL LOCATION AND INSPECTION 22

24. No COMPARING GHANA PHARMACY COUNCIL POLICY TO RHODE ISLAND(USA) POLICY- DIFFERENCES •RENEWAL AND COMPLIANCE 23 Aspect Ghana Rhode Island Renewal Annual; By 31 st January, pharmacist contract required Annual; By 1st July, pharmacist contract required Sanctions Penalties for unsanitary conditions, absence of pharmacist License suspension/ revocation for violation

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27. 3. CRITIQUE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF A COMMUNITY PHARMACY 26 No

28. SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION FORM FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CARE 27

29. REFERENCES Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science •Anderson R.J., Nykamp D, Miyahara R. K. Documentation of Pharmaceutical Care Activities in Community Pharmacies by Doctor of Pharmacy Students. Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1995. Vol VIII, pp 83-88. •Health Profession Regulatory Bodies Act 2013(Act 857). •The Pharmacy Business Application Guidelines/Forms. Pharmacy Council, Ghana. •Rules and Regulations pertaining to Pharmacists, Pharmacies and Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Distributors, Rhode Island, USA. 28