KUALA LUMPUR: The new president of the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society (MPS) believes that running the organisation is not a one-man show but a team effort involving pharmacists.
Datuk Nancy Ho, also the first president from Sabah, said she would try to use this joint approach to enhance professionalism in the sector.
For her, structured programmes such as regular seminars and workshops were the key to raising the bar for pharmacists.
"We will organise two annual major conferences and in between, educational institutions will also conduct talks and courses for pharmacists.
"There will be a continuous year-long training," said Ho.
She added that the Health Ministry had required all government pharmacists to collect Continued Professional Development (CPD) points with a similar plan for pharmacists in the private sector.
"At the moment, it is compulsory for pharmacists to have 30 points per year to renew their licence. For example, if you attend a training course, you are given two points.
"They are looking at making it a requirement for the private sector too. When both the government and private sector undergo regular training and retraining, they will carry out their duties more effectively."
