SAPC registration: intern to pharmacist, with 2026 fees
How pharmacy graduates register with the South African Pharmacy Council: internship, the pre-registration exam, registration as a pharmacist, and 2026 fees.
The South African Pharmacy Council registers pharmacists, pharmacist interns, pharmacy technicians and pharmacist's assistants (basic and post-basic).
From BPharm to pharmacist
- Complete your BPharm and register as a pharmacist intern at an approved training premises with a registered tutor.
- Complete the internship and pass the pre-registration examination.
- Complete community service where required, then register as a pharmacist.
- Pay the annual fee by 1 February each year.
2026 fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration as pharmacist intern | R 3 079 |
| Pre-registration examination | R 2 800 |
| Registration as pharmacist | R 5 242 |
| Pharmacist annual fee (due 1 February) | R 2 687 |
| Pharmacy technician: registration / annual (due 1 June) | R 2 889 / R 737 |
| Pharmacist's assistant: registration / annual (due 1 June) | R 1 302 / R 737 |
VAT inclusive, from Board Notice 860 of 2025 (fees payable to Council in 2026). Checked 02/10/2026.
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