The HPCSA, together with the 12 Professional Boards under its ambit, is established to provide for control over the education, training and registration for practicing of health professions registered under the Health Professions Act.
The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) registers all professionals practicing in the pharmacy profession as well as learners and students. The below tabs provide relevant information and direct you to services applicable to your specific registration category.
Regulatory Mandate
As a statutory body, the HPCSA is guided by a formal regulatory framework and this includes our founding Act, the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974.
This Act governs all our activities, clearly defines the scope of each profession which it mandates to register with HPCSA, and sets clear processes to be followed by HPCSA in achieving our statutory mandate.