BL01 Topic 2

Question 1

what is the aim of pharmacy

Answer 1

The aim of pharmacy as a profession is to ensure the safe and defective preparation dispensing and use of all pharmaceuticals. it is the science and technique of preparing and dispensing medicine

Question 2

how long has medicine been around

Answer 2

Medicine has been helping to release something condition for thousands of years back about 5000 years to the time of the Sumerians

Question 3

what is the role of pharmacists

Answer 3

research of new active substances
Treatment of acute and chronic conditions
Improvement of general well-being of people

Question 4

What is the role of pharmacy support personnel

Answer 4

pharmacist for personnel can offer advice about minor ailments in community pharmacies such as coughs, colds, cold sores and general aches and pains. They are well trained to offer advice and support on other health issues like weight loss and giving up smoking as well as testing for high blood pressure or diabetes..

Question 5

Name some of the different areas pharmacist and pharmacy support personnel are involved with

Answer 5

Manufacturing of medicine
Storage of medicine
Distribution of medicine
Dispensing of medicine
Providing advice on the safe use of medicine

Question 6

SAPC (South African Pharmacy Council)

Answer 6

Regulates the pharmacy profession – registers pharmacists, sets standards, protects the public.

Question 7

SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Answer 7

Approves and monitors medicines, vaccines, and health products in SA.

Question 8

Council for Medical Schemes

Answer 8

Regulates medical aids to ensure fair treatment of members.

Question 9

SAMRC (South African Medical Research Council)

Answer 9

Conducts and funds health research to improve public health in SA.

Question 10

PSSA (Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa)

Answer 10

Represents and supports all pharmacy professionals in SA.

Question 11

APSSA (Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences of SA)

Answer 11

Focuses on pharmacy education, training, and academic research.

Question 12

SAACP (SA Association of Community Pharmacists)

Answer 12

Supports pharmacists working in community and retail pharmacies.

Question 13

SAAHIP (SA Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists)

Answer 13

Represents pharmacists in hospitals and healthcare institutions.

Question 14

SAAPI (SA Association of Pharmacists in Industry)

Answer 14

Supports pharmacists in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Question 15

SAPSF (SA Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation)

Answer 15

Represents pharmacy students across South African universities.

Question 16

FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation)

Answer 16

Global federation that supports and connects pharmacists worldwide.

Question 17

IPASA (Innovative Pharmaceutical Association SA)

Answer 17

Represents companies that research and produce branded medicines.

Question 18

Self-Care Association of SA

Answer 18

Promotes responsible self-medication and over-the-counter product use.

Question 19

ICPA (Independent Community Pharmacy Association)

Answer 19

Supports independent pharmacies and helps them stay competitive.

Question 20

HPCSA (Health Professions Council of SA)

Answer 20

Regulates health professionals (excluding pharmacy and nursing), like doctors and psychologists.

Question 21

SANC (South African Nursing Council)

Answer 21

Regulates and registers nurses in South Africa.

Question 22

Allied Health Professions Council of SA

Answer 22

Regulates alternative and complementary health professions like homeopaths and herbalists.

Question 23

What physical structures form part of the pharmacy profession?

Answer 23

Research and development laboratories
Manufacturing facilities
Distribution facilities
Community and hospital pharmacies

Question 24

What is the mandate of the SAPC

Answer 24

to promote, protect, and maintain the health, safety, and well-being a patients and the public, as well as to ensure quality pharmaceutical services for all South Africans

Question 25

name the three pillars to ensure medicines meet requisite standards to protect the health and well-being of South Africans

Answer 25

Safety efficacy and quality

Question 26

What are the different sectors of pharmacy

Answer 26

community pharmacy institutional pharmacy industry/manufacturing pharmacy wholesale/distribution pharmacy mobile pharmacy primary health care clinics

Question 27

what is the definition of a pharmacy according to the pharmacy act

Answer 27

pharmacy is defined as any place where in or from which any service specially pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist is provided.

Question 28

What is direct personal supervision

Answer 28

guidance and support provided by a pharmacist whilst physically present in a pharmacy and in accordance to good

Question 29

what is indirect personal supervision

Answer 29

guidance and support provided by a pharmacist to pharmacy support personnel in a primary healthcare clinic or any other facility as approved by the council and in accordance with the rules relating to good pharmacy practice

Question 30

What is a responsible pharmacist

Answer 30

A pharmacist to registered with SAPC that takes responsibility for all pharmacy related activities within the pharmacy

Question 31

Define a guideline

Answer 31

a rule or instruction that shows or tell how something should be done

Question 32

What is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Answer 32

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) describes the control processes required in a workflow/process to minimise potential mistakes due to oral communication and ensure that staff is familiar with the details of all procedures that need to be followed in the specific workplace. There should be a written SOP for every important procedure/process (essentially required by the GPP, GMP or GWDP). SOPs must be as complete as possible and contain all necessary information yet avoid irrelevant information.

Question 33

What is quality assurance (QA)

Answer 33

The administrative and procedural activities implemented to ensure that the final product or service will pass the quality control (QC) test

Question 34

what is quality control (QC)

Answer 34

A way to measure all requirements and goals for a product or service

Question 35

what is the difference between quality assurance and quality control

Answer 35

Quality Assurance is the administrative and procedural activities implemented to ensure that the final product or service will pass the quality control (QC) test. Quality control is a way to measure all requirements and goals for a product or service Quality assurance (QA) prevents errors, while quality control (QC) tests the final product or service to confirm that it has no errors

Question 36

define quality assurance according to WHO

Answer 36

A wide-ranging concept covering all matters that individually or collectively influence the quality of a product

Question 37

how is quality assurance maintained

Answer 37

Quality assurance is maintained using SOP’s as prescribed in the GPP

Question 38

Name four major areas of pharmaceuticals where quality assurance place a role

Answer 38

development, quality control, production, and distribution

Question 39

name three documents used to ensure quality assurance throughout the pharmacy world

Answer 39

The GMP, GWDP, and the GPP

Question 40

Name the key role players regarding quality assurance in pharmacy

Answer 40

the SAHPRA, the SAPC, responsible pharmacists, quality assurance pharmacists, pharmacist assistants, and all employees.