Who We Are

The Pharmacy Council was established in August 1975 by the Minister of Health and Wellness with responsibility for the regulation of pharmacists, pharmaceutical students, pharmacy owners and authorized sellers of poisons, in accordance with The Pharmacy Act (1966). The Council maintains the registers for all the aforesaid persons and sets standards for pharmacists’ education, scope of practice and conduct.

The Council consists of ten members, six elected by the professional body, the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica and four including the chairman, appointed by the Minister of Health and Wellness.

The Council appoints and employs a Registrar who performs the duties of Secretary to the Council, as well as Inspectors and other staff members, for the proper carrying out of the provisions of the Pharmacy Act.

The Council meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, except for the months of August and December.