Pharmaceutical Society Of Namibia
A society for pharmacists, by pharmacists.
The Society provides its members with the support and development they need to fulfill their professional potential. and addresses the issues that are important to members to enrich their job satisfaction and professional rewards.
A society for pharmacists, by pharmacists.
Support & professional development – is what we do.
Our Sponsers
About Us
Who We Are
Before Namibia’s independence we formed part of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa. With Namibia’s independence in 1988 we became independent too.
The PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY of NAMIBIA (PSN) is the professional body for pharmacists and pharmacy, we promote pharmacy to ensure pharmacists are recognized and trusted within the NAMIBIAN Healthcare System and wider society, as the experts in medicines governance, information and management. We make sure the voice of the pharmacy profession is heard in the development and maintenance of healthcare policy, we promote the advancement of science practice and education in pharmacy.
Become a PSN MEMBERToday.
Membershi Benifits
- Cheaper medical aid (NMC & NHP Members)
- Special rates for malpractice insurance.
- Advertisement of vacancies.
- Advertisement of CPD events.
- Access to pharmaceutical related training courses and CPD activities.
- Exclusive networking events for pharmacists.
- Releasing info on new laws.
- Advise on applying new laws in practice.
- Guidance on all legal & ethical queries.
All for N$3000 per year.
PSN Benefits:
- Cheaper medical aid (NMC & NHP Members)
- Special rates for malpractice insurance.
- Advertisement of vacancies.
- Advertisement of CPD events.
- Access to pharmaceutical related training courses and CPD activities.
- Exclusive networking events for pharmacists.
- Releasing info on new laws.
- Advise on applying new laws in practice.
- Guidance on all legal & ethical queries.
Join PSN & Save | Cheaper Medical Aid
All registered PSN members qualify for: Employer group contribution rates, rather than Individual rates.
Saving
= 10%+ per month, on your medical aid (Only for NHP & NMC)
Testimonials
Member Feedback & Reviews
Pharmacist | Living Waters Pharmacy
Former (PSN President) Current Registrar NMRC
Our Value
Challenges Faced by Pharmacists in Practice
Why You Need a PSN Membership:
The laws shift fast. We keep you compliant.
Finding quality training is hard. We make it easy.
Practice can feel lonely. We connect you.
Representing the Professional, ethical educational and economic interest of Pharmacists and Pharmacy in Namibia.
Representing the Professional, ethical educational and economic interest of Pharmacists and Pharmacy in Namibia.
To improve Pharmaceutical care in Namibia, by supporting and promoting the Pharmacy profession to ensure that pharmacists and ancillary pharmacy professions are recognized as the guardians of the nation’s medicine chest.
Committee
Our Commitment to Pharmaceutical Care
The PSN Committee consists of 11 members who are voted into their respective positions every financial year. The below Organization structure consists of the current voted-in Committee member (2017).
What We offer
Continuous Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development activities: The PSN is a HPCNA Service and guidelines that are required in pharmacy practices and/or practitioners
Advertising: Advertising available to members in our news bulletin.
Corporate advertising
- Practises ‘patient-centred’ care
- Practises professionally
- Practises legally
- Practises ethically
- Engages in appropriate continuing professional development
- Population health
- Health promotion
- Research skills
- Leadership skills
- Decision-making skills Personal
- Team working skills Skills
- Communication skills
- Manufactures and compounds medicines
- Manages the medicines supply chain
- Reviews and dispenses medicines accurately
- Self-management skills
- Workplace management skills
- Human resources management skills
- Financial management skills
- Quality assurance
- Patient consultation skills
- Patient counselling skills
- Reviews and manages patient medicines
- Identifies and manages medication safety issues
- Provides medicines information
and education
Publications
PSN Publications listed
The Core Pillars of PSN (Support & Development)
You focus on your patients. We focus on you.
- Exclusive resources,
- Legal guidance, and
- Professional development.
Ready to become our member?
Ready to elevate your practice?
The PSN offices are located in WINDHOEK on the ground floor of the GEKA Pharma building, HOCHLAND road next to DANRIC MOTORS (BMW).