Primary Care Drug Therapy; PCDT Pharmacist KZN

Patient Care and Clinical Services

• Conduct consultations and assessments for patients presenting with minor ailments within the pharmacist’s scope of practice.
• Prescribe, dispense, and manage treatment according to Primary Care Drug Therapy protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide counselling on medicine use, adherence, lifestyle modifications, and health promotion.

• Ensure compliance with SAPC GPP standards, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, and the Medicines Act 101 of 1965.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality in line with POPIA regulations.
• Comply with reporting requirements for adverse drug reactions, pharmacovigilance, and controlled medicines.
• Support internal audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Ensure the safe and effective management of all pharmacy stock, including scheduled and thermolabile medicines.
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and apply Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory principles.
• Quarantine expired, damaged, or returned medicines in compliance with GPP standards.

• Conduct patient education on preventive health, rational medicine use, and vaccination campaigns.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives, mobile clinics, and public health programs.
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention advice as part of integrated primary care services.

• Maintain competence in primary care drug therapy through ongoing professional development.
• Mentor and support interns, pharmacy assistants, or students where applicable.
• Keep updated with changes in legislation, clinical guidelines, and GPP standards.

• Identify and report dispensing errors, stock discrepancies, and operational risks.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives within the pharmacy.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures and occupational safety protocols.