Private Practice

Dispensing Licence If any medical professional wishes to dispense medication instead of merely prescribing it, they are required to have a dispensing license. This applies to both the private and the public sector. To apply for such a license, you must first complete a dispensing course with an accredited institution (see below). Not every doctor needs to get a license to dispense, however. Private Practice Management Private Practice Startup Starting a private practice requires significant planning and a measure of business acumen. Since doctors are often untrained in the relevant business processes, we have endeavoured to provide a broad overview of the steps involved in setting up a private practice to help you get started.

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About the Private Practice category Private Practice private-sector	0	142	February 14, 2024
Top 10 Key Business Things Doctors Should Know Before Opening a Private Practice Private Practice Startup practice-management , business , practice-startup , private-sector , finances	0	99	January 9, 2026
Free Webinar - The Financial Side of Starting a Private Practice Private Practice practice-management , practice-startup , finances , webinar	0	164	January 3, 2026
Practice Management: Bureaus - How can they help? Private Practice Management private-sector , practice-management , bureaus	0	276	February 16, 2024
STEP 14: Miscellaneous Private Practice Startup additional , practice-startup , private-sector , guide	0	385	February 16, 2024
Toxin & Fillers for Aesthetics Practice Private Practice aesthetics , botox	2	181	September 2, 2024
STEP 7: Medicine Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , private-sector	2	557	August 30, 2024
Practice Management: Bureaus - What are they? Private Practice Management private-sector , practice-management , bureaus	1	414	July 30, 2024
Practice Management: Accountant vs Accounting Firm Private Practice Management practice-startup , private-sector , business , finances , practice-management , accounting	0	196	February 16, 2024
Practice Management: Accounting - Why and How Private Practice Management practice-startup , business , finances , practice-management , accounting	0	155	February 16, 2024
Practice Management Software (PMS) - What is it? Private Practice Management practice-startup , private-sector , business , practice-management , tech	0	261	February 16, 2024
Practice Management: Staff Regulations Private Practice Management private-sector , practice-management , staff	0	110	February 16, 2024
Practice Management: Practice Streamlining Private Practice Management private-sector , business , practice-management	0	116	February 16, 2024
Practice Management: Business Finances Private Practice Management private-sector , business , finances , practice-management	0	190	February 16, 2024
STEP 1: Business Plan Private Practice Startup practice-startup , private-sector , guide	0	475	February 14, 2024
STEP 2: Registrations Private Practice Startup practice-startup , private-sector , hpcsa	0	709	February 14, 2024
STEP 3: Business Bank Account Private Practice Startup practice-startup , private-sector , banking , business , guide , finances	0	411	February 14, 2024
STEP 4: Dispensing License Private Practice Startup guide , practice-startup , private-sector , dispensing	0	614	February 14, 2024
STEP 5: Building, Furniture, Electronics Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , private-sector , medical-property	0	408	February 14, 2024
STEP 6: Appliances and Equipment Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , private-sector	0	490	February 14, 2024
STEP 8: Professional and Practice Insurance Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , business , private-sector , insurance , finances	0	341	February 16, 2024
STEP 9: Branding Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , private-sector , marketing	0	283	February 16, 2024
STEP 10: Practice Management Software Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , private-sector , practice-management , tech	0	350	February 16, 2024
STEP 11: Staff Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , private-sector	0	220	February 16, 2024
STEP 12: Radiology and Pathology Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , private-sector , investigations	0	259	February 16, 2024
STEP 13: Medical Aids Private Practice Startup practice-startup , guide , private-sector , medical-aids	0	488	February 16, 2024
Practice Management Software - Why use it? Private Practice Management practice-startup , private-sector , business , practice-management , tech	0	172	February 16, 2024