Unregistered Pharmacists Cautioned

The newly re-elected President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), Pharmacist Alex Dodoo has cautioned people who pose as Pharmacists to desist from the act or face the stiffest penalties.
He made this statement at their headquarters during an induction service which was held for the new standing executive committee of the PSGH.
He has however cautioned that Pharmacists who are not registered with the Pharmacists Council would be brought to book with the stiffest penalties as well as Pharmacies operating without a Pharmacist.
He explained that some elderly have the notion that without their presence there can not be any progress especially with offices occupied by older men.
“Looking down on the youth and not allowing them to flourish with ideas, ideals, dreams and vision are destructive to any country” he added.
According to him during his term of office he would make sure that the Pharmaceutical society progresses as well help Ghanaians enjoy better health with Pharmacist who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to dispense healing, advising and the best medicines.
As part of his credits during his previous term of office, Mr. Dodoo was able to build the organisation’s Headquarters at Baatsonaa in Accra which is geared to feeding Pharmacists with the required knowledge
He also mentioned that during his term of office, he would work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Council and the National Health Insurance to make the Pharmacy business becomes profitable once again disclaiming the notion that PSGH has become a conducive atmosphere for breeding money.
According to him, presently, the Pharmaceutical Society is faced with struggles due to low tariffs, high operating costs and other factors which has dwindled the efforts society in the country.
He has therefore urged members of the Pharmaceutical Society to rise and build a better society in order to create a better pharmacy in the country.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, (PSGH) has held an induction service for its newly appointed executives to serve for a two-year term in office in order to help stir the affairs of the society.
The newly elected officers of the standing executive committee of PSGH include Pharmacist Alex Nii Oto Dodoo who was again elected President unopposed, Pharm. Mrs. Doris Boafo Attafua for Vice president, Pharm (Mrs.) Ellen Sam for Honorary Treasurer and Pharm. Franklin Acheampong Editor.
The rest are Pharm. Mrs. Osei Agyapong Yeboah, Pharm. Francis Yaw Mainoo Sarpong, Pharm. Dennis Sena Awitty- Executive Secretary, Pharm. Sybil Ossei-Agyeman-Yeboah- Executive member and Pharm. Kenneth Agbodza serving as members of the executives.