Adcock Ingram Integrated Report 2018

PROJECT Independent pharmacies Nature of the Project Adcock Ingram partnered with the North-West University in the Pharmacy Care DrugTherapy (PCDT) programme, for the development of pharmacists. Upon completion of the 18 months’ programme, each pharmacist will be able to diagnose and prescribe at primary healthcare level. Targeted beneficiaries Independent pharmacies in Katlehong, Spruitview and Orange Farm. Panado clinic trailers Bioplus future careers workshops Nature of the Project The first workshop was at the OR Tambo Cultural Precinct, Wattville, Benoni in March 2018 and the second workshop was at Orange Farm in May 2018. These workshops involved a career presentation from guest speakers focussed on various careers in the mathematics and science fields. Targeted beneficiaries Previously disadvantaged Grade 11 and 12 pupils. Purpose of the project To empower the youth with the information they require to make informed career decisions. The event was an information sharing platformdesigned to assist in the creation of the critical and scarce skills which lead to meaningful and sustainable employment. Progress to date The workshops hosted 48 Grade 12 learners from Ephes Mamkeli High School fromWattville township in Benoni and the Orange Farm workshop hosted 150 learners from various schools in the surrounding areas. Next Steps Expand the workshops to other schools. Project Dignity Nature of the Project HandingoutsanitarywearandGynaguard hamperstotheGrade6and7classofgirls PROJECT education and access to sanitary wear to reach their full potential. Progress to date Created consumer awareness, provided education and recruited new users for our brands. Next Steps Exploring various options to assist in ensuring that this initiative is more sustainable. from schools in the Alexander Township. This initiative started in December 2017 and was completed in March 2018. Targeted beneficiaries Previously disadvantaged females and lower to middle LSM’s. Purpose of the project To reduce absenteeism and dropout rates in schools and increase opportunities for girls to complete their education and to empower them through Healthcare 91% Education 5% Other 4% PROJECT PROJECT Distribution of CSI Purpose of the project u u To develop and equip phar- macists with the diagnostic skills and the ability to pre- scribe for primary healthcare illnesses, at an affordable cost u u To invest in community pharmacists. u u To make pharmacies more accessible and affordable to the community members. Targeted beneficiaries Previously disadvantaged males. Purpose of the project To provide basic health screening and referral services. Progress to date Over 2 200 procedures have been performed to date. Next Steps The project is ongoing. Nature of the Project The medical male circumcision (MMC) project entails the performance of MMC within the Gauteng province at selected medical sites in the Alexandra township. The project has been in operation since November 2015. Adcock Ingram donated trailers as satellite sites located in and around Alexandra township. Progress to date u u To date R59 800 has been paid towards the course. u u Initially six pharmacists were enrolled for the course. Next Steps Explore possible solutions how the pharmacists can be supported during and after the course. ADCOCK INGRAM  Integrated Report 2018 45