About Us
A dedicated group of Pharmacists and Academics based at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (formerly University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus), joined hands in 2010 to ensure that all pharmacists have access to critical information and to set standards for practice of clinical pharmacy in South Africa.
Started as an initiative by Professors Gous and Schellack of the Department of Pharmacy and their colleagues nationwide, SASOCP provides a forum and sets the standards of practice in the interest of all pharmacists across South Africa as part of the health care team so as to promote the profession of clinical pharmacy.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To promote the practice of clinical pharmacy
- To promote the interests of clinical pharmacists
- To provide a platform for clinical pharmacists’ viewpoints and networking
- To develop and provide clinical pharmacy practice guidelines
- To provide clinical pharmacy continuing professional development and education
- To promote research in clinical pharmacy
- To enable clinical pharmacy capacity building in teaching and practice institutions
SASOCP Executive Committee
The South African Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SASOCP) is led by a dedicated group of professionals committed to advancing clinical pharmacy practice across South Africa. Our Executive Committee is composed of experienced clinical pharmacists and leaders in the field who bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion to their roles
Chairperson
Elmien Bronkhorst
Vice-Chairperson
Cahlia Naested
Treasurer
Jacquie Fox
Secretary
Eda Verster
SASOCP Branch Committees
The South African Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SASOCP) operates through a network of regional branch committees, each dedicated to promoting the society’s mission at a local level. These committees are comprised of passionate and experienced clinical pharmacists who work tirelessly to address the unique needs and challenges of their respective regions.
Chairperson
Maryke Coetzee
Vice-Chairperson
Archelle Langenhoven
Treasurer
Ingrid Johnston
Secretary
Maderie de Swardt & Suzanne van Coller
Chairperson
Berno van Heerden
Vice-Chairperson
Maryke Reyneke
Treasurer
Muller Terblanche
Secretary
Chanelle Smith
Chairperson
Delyne Subrayen
Vice-Chairperson
Eunice Duvenhage
Secretary
Yashmika Singh
Chairperson
Leonie van der Westhuizen
Vice-Chairperson
Elmarie Hall
Treasurer
Marisa Geldenhuijs
Secretary
Ulrike Bezuidenhout
Chairperson
Hanneke Botha
Vice-Chairperson
Pearl Lentsoane
Secretary
Ama Annor
Chairperson
Yasmine Khan
Vice-Chairperson
Jade du Toit
Secretary
Janmari Joubert
Chairperson
Dhanya Mathew
Vice-Chairperson
Jacklyn van Dyk
Chairperson
Tlou Mavis Shivambu
Vice-Chairperson
Victor Molepo
Chairperson
Lecia Hattingh
Vice-Chairperson
Cahlia Naested
Secretary
Marion Serfontein