Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)

"Public health" is defined as the science and art of promoting and protecting health and well-being, preventing ill health and prolonging life through the organised efforts of society.

"Public health pharmacy" and "pharmaceutical public health" are commonly used terms to describe the role or involvement of the pharmacist in public health. Pharmaceutical public health has been defined as the application of pharmaceutical knowledge, skills and resources to the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, promoting, protecting, and improving health for all through organised efforts of society.

“Specialist pharmacist student” means a pharmacist who is registered as such in terms of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 (the Act).

“Specialist pharmacist resident” means a pharmacist who is registered as such in terms of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 (the Act).

“Specialist pharmacist” means a pharmacist who is registered as such in terms of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 (the Act);

“Speciality” means a specialist qualification in one of the fields of pharmacy approved and published in rules made by Council; and

“Public Health and Management Pharmacist” means a pharmacist registered with the Council to offer public health pharmacy and management services.