LIST OF PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANISATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

 LIST OF PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANISATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Here is the list of pharmaceutical organizations that has been compiled to acquaint candidates with the various professional bodies serving the pharmacy profession in South Africa.  The information has been provided by the various organizations and is by no means an exhaustive list.  The following organizations may be contacted for further information regarding membership or services offered:

NAPM - National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

The National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (NAPM) is a voluntary, Non-profit organization consisting of South African, generics-based pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.

A section 21 Trade Association established in 1977, the NAPM is one of the longest standing associations for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Representing the largest group of generics manufacturers and suppliers.

Address:

PO Box 32361, KYALAMI, 1684

Tel: (011) 312-6966 Fax: (011) 312-6966

E-mail: raseela@napm.co.za 

Web: www.napm.co.za

NAPW - National Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers

This is a sector of NAPM

Address:

PO Box 3069, HOUGHTON, 2041

Tel: (011) 442 0331

E-mail: napw@mweb.co.za

PIASA- Pharmaceutical Industry Association of South Africa

The Pharmaceutical Industry Association of South Africa (PIASA) is a trade association of companies involved in the manufacture and/or marketing of prescription medicines in South Africa.

Membership is voluntary and includes a broad representation of research based multinational, local/generic and empowerment pharmaceutical companies operating in South Africa. PIASA currently represents approximately 30% of the total private sector pharmaceutical market in South Africa.

The members of PIASA aim to bring the best medicines to the South African market. PIASA companies are important members of the South African business community, marketing medicines, including both innovative and generic medicines, to the health professions. In addition to promoting and safeguarding the interests of members PIASA provides a service to the public as well as the general medical and healthcare community.

Address:

P O Box 12123, VORNA VALLEY, 1686

Tel: (011) 805-5100 Fax: (011) 805-5105/9

E-mail: info@piasa.co.za

Web: www.piasa.co.za

PSSA - Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa

The first apothecary established in what is now South Africa was Joachim Blanck. A member of the Guild of Apothecaries in Amsterdam, Blanck settled in the Cape in 1653. It was not until the early 19th century that the function of the pharmacists in South Africa was first defined. This enabled pharmacists (Chemists and Druggists) to organise themselves into a professional group distinct from other medical professions.

In 1885 a group of 7 pharmacists met in King Williamstown to form the South African Pharmaceutical Association. This development resulted in branches being formed in various parts of the country. From here pharmaceutical societies were developed in the various provinces and ultimately the amalgamation of these, in 1946 formed the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa.

Address:

P O Box 26039, ARCADIA, 0007

Tel: (012) 301-0820 Fax: (012) 301-0828

E-mail: pssa@pharmail.co.za

Website: www.ppsa.org.za

SAAHIP - South African Association of Hospital & Institutional Pharmacists

As a sector of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA), SAAHIP has the following as its objectives:

1.    To promote the professional, educational and economic interests of the members of the Association and of the pharmaceutical profession, with specific emphasis on pharmacists active in the practice of hospital and institutional pharmacy;

2.    To uphold and improve the professional integrity and standards of professional conduct of the members of the Association;

3.    To improve, promote and maintain the image of the profession;

4.    To represent generally the views and interests of the members on all pharmaceutical matters, including representing the members in dealings with government and similar agencies;

5.    To uphold and assist in the promotion and maintenance of the health of the people of South Africa through the provision of a satisfactory and dependable pharmaceutical service;

6.    To provide and promote benefits to its members and to do all such things as may advance the interests of its members; and

7.    In recognising the diversity of the population of the Republic of South Africa, to promote the representation of all sectors of the South African community in its membership.

Address:

P O Box 26039, ARCADIA, 0007

Tel: (012) 301-0820 Fax: (012) 301-0836

Email SAAHIP Executive: exec@saahip.org.za
 website: http://www.saahip.org.za/

SAAPI - South African Association of Pharmacists in Industry

Representing pharmacists and allied professionals who practice in the industry, and to provide value to PSSA members who practice in the industry.

Our Vision

We see pharmacists in industry taking responsibility for leading change and being at the cutting edge of all relevant scientific, professional, environmental and political ventures and promoting unity in our profession".

Our Objective

"To maintain and promote professional standards, responsibilities and interests of pharmacists in industry in order to play an active role in ensuring the quality, safety and efficacy of manufactured medicines, as well as in the health care delivery system in South Africa."

Address:

P O Box 26039, Arcadia, 0007

Tel: (012) 301-0820 Fax: (012) 301-0828
website: http://www.saapi.org.za/

SAPSF - South African Pharmacy Students' Federation

This is a sector of PSSA.

The South African Pharmacy Students' Federation is a professional federation that represents ALL Pharmacy students studying in South Africa.

Our Mission is to unite and serve Pharmacy Students and to work towards improving the quality of health care for all South Africans. 

Email: saps.pres@gmail.com
website: http://sapsf.co.za/

SACP - Community Pharmacists’ Sector of the PSSA

This is a sector of PSSA.

The SA Retail Chemists and Druggists Association (SARCDA) was formed in 1949 to promote and protect the interests of its members (mainly pharmacy owners) in matters pertaining to the practice of retail pharmacy.

Being a dynamic organization, the Association went through a number of name changes, reflecting the changing face of retail pharmacy over the past decades.

The unification of the PSSA and its constituent sectors in 1999, included incorporation of the Association with the PSSA. The current name change to the Community Pharmacist Sector of the PSSA (CPS) appropriately accommodates the unification of the profession. 

Address:

P O Box 26039, ARCADIA, 0007

Tel: (012) 301-0820 Fax: (012) 301-0828

E-mail: pssa@pharmail.co.za

Website: www.ppsa.org.za

SMASA - Self Medication Association of South Africa

The Self-Medication Manufacturers Association of South Africa (SMASA) was formed in mid 1999.

Nicola Brink is the Chairperson of SMASA and Allison Vienings is the Executive Director of the Association.

The objectives of the Association are inter alia to play a role in the promotion and support of legislative matters, to interact with government, provincial administration, local authorities, other associations and statutory councils.

The Association will promote and protect the interests of the Association, encourage co-operation between members of the Association and will deal with matters that may affect the common interests of members.

Address:

P O Box 71351, The Willows, 0041, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)12 803-5955 Fax: +27 (0)12 803-3575

E-mail: smasa@telkomsa.net

Web: www.smasa.cc

Department of Health

Private Bag X828, Pretoria, 0001

Tel: (012) 312-0285 Fax: (012) 325-5706/326-4382

Website: www.health.gov.za