Introduction:

The pharmacy profession specializes in drugs and pharmaceuticals products which are critical in health care delivery. With the expansion and growth of health care demand, there is always an increase in the demand for pharmaceutical products as well as pharmacy personnel in Zimbabwe. Pharmacy in Zimbabwe has developed in leaps and bounds over the years. It is known for its high standard. The pharmacy profession in Zimbabwe is committed to high standards of competence and professionalism. In collaboration with other health care professionals, pharmacy professionals in Zimbabwe give quality service to the patient.

Vision:

To produce ‘pharmacists’ capable of meeting the needs of various stakeholders such as; public hospitals, private sector pharmacies, drug wholesalers, pharmaceutical manufacturing firms, members of the medical fraternity and the general public.

Mission:

In line with UZ mission statement, the School will endeavor to continue “initiating assured pharmaceutical solutions for improved health standards for all”. The School provides high quality pharmaceutical education, training and advisory services on a needs oriented basis, guaranteed by maintaining excellence in: teaching, research and service to the community. The Schools is also involved in research that is relevant to the needs of Zimbabwe, aimed at addressing the issues of drug availability, accessibility, affordability, and system accountability, which are major issues in the developing world. Research focus areas include applied pharmacoeconomics, pharmacy management, applied regulatory affairs pharmacy, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy. Pharmacognosy particularly focuses on screening plants that have antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and antimalarial effects. Collaborative efforts include key sectors of pharmacy practice such as the public sector, industry, importers and the drug regulatory authority.