Under the current CPA rules, pharmacies can only be owned by qualified pharmacists, which the Pharmacy Guild argues is necessary to ensure the provision of patient-first care.
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Any person desiring to own a pharmacy in terms of section 22A of the Act must submit an application form to the Director-General, and comply with the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, and its Regulations: Section 22 and 22A of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974. Regulations relating to the ownership and licensing of pharmacies.