Vanderbijlpark pharmacist nabbed for selling schedule 5 medicine
The police together with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) operationalised information about a local pharmacy that is unlawfully selling cough mixtures to young people in bulks.
VANDERBIJLPARK .-A Vanderbijlpark pharmacist was arrested on Friday afternoon, March 1, for selling schedule 5 medicine.
The police together with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) operationalised information about a local pharmacy that is unlawfully selling cough mixtures to young people in bulks.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said while observing the pharmacy, one man was stopped coming from inside the pharmacy and his bag was searched. Police found two boxes of Astra Pain syrup which had 20 units per box.
“The pharmacy was also searched and compliance inspection conducted. The pharmacist was arrested for failure to keep record of schedule 5 substances.”
The suspect is expected to appear before Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 04.
