Our History
The professional body for pharmacists in Uganda since 1971.
How PSU Began
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) was established by the Pharmacy and Drugs Act of 1970, and has been the professional body for pharmacists in Uganda since 1971. In 2021 it celebrated 50 years.
The Act gives the Society's Council the responsibility for securing the highest practicable standards in the practice of pharmacy: it conducts the qualifying examinations, keeps the register of pharmacists, and supervises the training of pharmacy students.
Past Presidents
The pharmacists who have led the Society as its President.
Key Milestones
1970
The Pharmacy and Drugs Act
The Act establishes the Society and charges its Council with securing the highest practicable standards in the practice of pharmacy.
1971
The Society is founded
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda begins its work as the professional body for pharmacists.
2000
Laws of Uganda, 2000 Edition
The Pharmacy and Drugs Act is published in the 2000 Edition of the Laws of Uganda.
2021
50 years
The Society celebrates its 50th anniversary.
2024
Cap. 309
After the Uganda Law Reform Commission's revision of the laws, the Act becomes Cap. 309 of the Laws of Uganda, Edition 2024.
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