Walubo, A.Barnes, K.Kwizera, E.Greeff, Oppel Bernhardt WilhelmRosenkranz, B.Maartens, G.2014-02-122014-02-122013-03Waaubo, A, Barnes, K, Kwizera, E, Greeff, O, Rosenkranz, B & Maartens, G 2013, 'Clinical pharmacology becomes a specialty in South Africa', South African Medical Journal, vol. 103, no. 3, pp. 150-151.0256-9574 (print)2078-5135 (online)10.7196/SAMJ.6639http://hdl.handle.net/2263/33397South Africa recently became the first African country where clinical pharmacology has been approved as a specialty. This article outlines the need for clinical pharmacologists, their role in advancing public health, the potential benefits to the country, and recommendations for ensuring a healthy future for the discipline.enHealth and Medical Publishing GroupClinical pharmacologySpecialtySouth AfricaClinical pharmacology -- South AfricaMedicine -- Specialties and specialists -- South AfricaArticle