PRA 1

Question 1

Constitution of SPC

Answer 1

• 11 members (
• 9 registered pharmacists,
• 2 ex-officials, in SPC due to the nature of their job (1 Chief Pharmacist of MOH and 1 NUS Pharmacy Head)
• If NUS Pharmacy Head is not a registered pharmacist, he/she can appoint a registered pharmacist to sit in the board for him/her
• Quorum of 5 members

Question 2

Term period for the 9 registered pharmacists in SPC

Answer 2

3 year term, eligible for reappointment by the minister

Question 3

Term period for Chief Pharmacist of MOH

Answer 3

For as long as he/she holds the position

Question 4

Term period for NUS Pharmacy Head

Answer 4

For as long as he/she holds the position

Question 5

What are the requirement to be eligible for SPC?

Answer 5

1. Singaporean/PR
2. No undischarged bankrupt
3. Not convicted for fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude
4. Mentally and physically fit for practice (total)

Question 6

Function of the SPC

Answer 6

1. Registration administration
2. Registration qualification and requirements
3. Local pharmacy degree education recommendation
4. Registered pharmacists’ training and education (to obtain CPE)
5. Conduct and ethics of registered pharmacists
6. Issue of Certificate of Registration (normal & specialist) and Practising Certificate (normal or specialist)

Question 7

Which certificate require renewal every 2 years

Answer 7

Practising Certificate (PC) with required CPE points. 
Certificate of Registration DO NOT need renewal, it is a lifelong certificate.

Question 8

Types of pharmacy registration

Answer 8

1. Fully registration pharmacist (local grads)
2. Conditional registration pharmacist (foreign grads)
3. Temporary registration
4. Specialist registration (7 specialties)

Question 9

Requirements for fully registered pharmacist for local grads

Answer 9

• Singapore Singapore degree
• Not less than 12 months experience, at least 9 months under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and at SPC approved sites
• Good reputation and character
• Physically and mentally fit

Question 10

Requirements for conditionally registered pharmacist for foreign grads

Answer 10

• Prescribed pharmacy qualification in accepted list of universities
• Need to be registered and hold valid practising license at their own country
• Not less than 12 months practical experience in SPC approved sites, at least 3 months in Singapore
• Possible prescribed examinations (eg pharm law, practice of pharm)
• Selected for employment as pharmacist in SPC approved training sites
• Good reputation and character
• Physically and mentally fit

Question 11

What if a conditionally registered pharmacist wants to convert to a fully registered pharmacist?

Answer 11

• At certified training centres for full duration of conditional registration
• Subject to supervisory framework by pharmacist with at least 3 years of of working experience
• Supervisory report to be submitted every 6 months to SPC
• Although they are conditionally registered, they may still be the pharmacist-in-charge of a pharmacy
• 1-2 years

Question 12

Eligibility to be a temporarily registered pharmacist

Answer 12

• Temporary resident
• Have special value to Singapore
• Possess other qualifications deemed adequate for registration
• May be required to sit and pass examinations by SPC
• Registration valid for 2 years, but may be extended to at most 12 months at SPC discretion

Question 13

Details kept by SPC for registration administration

Answer 13

1. Name, residential address and practising address
2. Date of registration
3. Qualification for registration and date qualification obtained

If any changes to the above, have to inform SPC within 28 days

Question 14

What does SPC issue?

Answer 14

1. Certificate of Registration (lifelong)
2. Practising Certificate

SPC is also responsible for issuing the above certificate for specialist

Question 15

Function of President of SPC

Answer 15

• appointed by minister
• eligible for reappointment after 3 years by minister
• preside meetings
• casting votes during equality votes