The SEAPS Project
SEAPS is a groundbreaking collaboration between the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), AdvancePharma Innovations, and financial institutions — aimed at enhancing access to quality pharmaceutical care and primary healthcare with particular focus on under-served and deprived communities in Ghana. By combining digital technology, pooled financing, and professional development, SEAPS empowers young pharmacists to own and operate model community pharmacies where they are needed most.
Alignment with PSGH Strategic Pillars
Patient-Centred Care
Promoting the highest standards of patient-centred pharmacy practice through effective regulation and enhanced conditions of service for pharmacists.
Pharmacist Efficiency & Effectiveness
Building the capacity of pharmacists through education, research, and appropriate career development to specialise and impact practice.
Enhancing Access to Medicines
Strengthening local supply chain management to enhance sustainable access to quality medicines across all regions.
Digitalisation of the Supply Chain
Deploying state-of-the-art digital technology to modernise community pharmacy operations, patient management, and inventory control.
What SEAPS Delivers
Financial & Technical Support
Qualified pharmacists receive financial support and know-how to own and operate community pharmacies, especially in under-served communities.
Cheaper & Secure Inventory Funding
Access to pooled procurement financing with assured, consistent supplies at reduced prices — making medicines more accessible and affordable.
Digital Technology at Point of Care
State-of-the-art pharmacy management systems, prescription digitisation, and patient management tools deployed to every SEAPS pharmacy.
Empowering Young Female Pharmacists
Special dispensations and support available to young female entrepreneurs, driving gender equity in pharmacy ownership across Ghana.
Public Health Data Infrastructure
Enhanced data accessibility for public health planning, regulatory policy, and evidence-based decision-making at community and national levels.
The Six-Stage Implementation Model
PSGH Partnership & Credentialing
Signed partnership agreements with PSGH, financial institutions, and wholesale drug importers. Currently conducting due diligence of community pharmacies via PSGH.
API POS System Deployment
Standard setup package deployed to partner pharmacies: API-POS software, desktop PC, receipt printer, barcode scanner, cash drawer, and bank-backed inventory finance.
Financing & Direct Savings
Automatic ordering via API's order routing system to wholesalers. Pharmacies enjoy extended credit periods and direct cost savings. API earns from discounted wholesaler pricing.
Order & Inventory Management
Leveraging data analytics for demand planning. Manages orders and inventory to reduce shortages, price variations, wrong dispensations, and monitor supplier fulfilment.
Ongoing Client Services
Continuous client service management, refresher training, insight and data support, and patient management services ensuring sustained quality outcomes.
Data Services & Intelligence
Expanding into new revenue opportunities with big data gathered over time from all community pharmacies, including patient management and public health intelligence services.
Healthcare Initiative of the Year — Community Pharmacy Innovator
AdvancePharma Innovations was recognised at the prestigious 5th Ghana Pharma Awards 2023, receiving the Health Initiative of the Year award in the Community Pharmacy Innovators category.
SEAPS Launch — June 2024
Community pharmacy — the frontline of primary healthcare in Ghana
Pharmacist-led patient care at the neighbourhood level
Digital technology transforming pharmaceutical services