SAAPI Conference Programme

Thursday, 16 May 2019
08:00 Registration & Networking
09:00 Welcome and Introduction to Day 1
Prof. Doug Oliver, Professor of Pharmacology North West University
09:15 Opening Address
A Global Perspective on Health System Strengthening

Dr. Jonathan Lim, Principal, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
09:45 QA/Compliance Remediation
John Henchion, Global Director, Quality, Compliance and Regulatory Services, Qualified Person CAI, ISPE Member
10:45 Tea

11:15 The Role and Future of the Pharmacist in Social Media
Mario Botha, Independent Regulatory Affairs Consultant
11:45 PresentationTo be Confirmed
12:15 3D Printing in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Technologies
Associate Professor Lisa Claire du Toit, Associate Professor Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand; Senior Researcher Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform
12:45 Round Table Discussion/Questions
13:00 Networking Lunch

14:00 From a Wheelchair to the Summit of Everest
Robby Kojetin, International Motivational Speaker
15:00 CAMs: A Practical Approach Going Forward
Wayne Robinson, Business Development Director, Afriplex
15:30 Medical Devices: Current Regulations and Developments in Africa
Ms Avanthi Bester - Regulatory Affairs Manager, Africa - BD
16:00 Legal Update regarding Legislation (Medicines, CAMs and Medical Devices)
To be confirmed
17:00 24th Annual General Meeting of the South African Association of Pharmacists in Industry
17:30 Networking Cocktail Function

*PLEASE NOTE: Topics, times and speakers are subject to confirmation and are therefore subject to change.

Friday, 17 May 2019
08:00 Registration & Networking
09:00 Welcome and Introduction to Day 2
Prof Doug Oliver, Professor of Pharmacology North West University
09:05 Reliance and Recognition - Tools for Smart Regulation
Dr. Luther Gwaza, WHO
09:35 Understanding the impact of Good Pharmacy Practice Board Notice 50 on Cold Chain Compliance
Sarantis Kosmas, Business Development Director, Strategnos
10:05 Professional Standards: Improving Access to Medicines
Mojo Mokoena, Senior Manager: Professional Affairs – Practice, South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
10:35 Tea

11:00 Facility of the Future
John Henchion, Global Director, Quality, Compliance and Regulatory Services, Qualified Person CAI, ISPE Member
11:45 Update from SAHPRA
Davis Mahlatji, Head, Backlog Clearance Program, SAHPRA
12:15 Presentation: To be confirmed
Inspectorate, SAHPRA
12:45 Round Table Discussion/Questions
13:00 Lunch

13:45 Medicinal Cannabis: Keeping up with the Changes
Mr Andy Gray, Senior Lecturer, UKZN Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences
14:30 Cannabis: The Importance of Testing your Products
Wayne Robinson, Business Development Director, Afriplex
15:00 Closure and Departure

PLEASE NOTE: Topics, times and speakers are subject to confirmation and are therefore subject to change.