General News of Wednesday, 10 April 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghPharmacy Council to upgrade professional practice in GhanaAlbert Wiredu Arkoh, Deputy Registrar in charge of Professional Devt, Pharmacy CouncilThe Pharmacy Council (PC) is working towards upgrading professional practice in the country to conform to international best practices. As a result, the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree will now be the minimum qualification for a person to practise pharmacy in Ghana. Currently, the minimum qualification for the practice of pharmacy in the country is a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Pharm B) degree. “The decision is in line with the WAHO’s standardisation of pharmacy practice in the region. In Ghana, Pharm D is a six-year course offered in the various pharmaceutical training institutions in the country.

Source: GhanaWeb April 10, 2019 10:07 UTC