The functions of the Council, as stated in Section 5 of the Pharmacists Registration Act (PRA) are:

1. To keep and maintain registers of registered pharmacists;

2. To approve or reject applications for registration under the PRA or to approve any such application subject to such restrictions as it may think fit;

3. To issue certificates of registration and practising certificates to registered pharmacists;

4. To make recommendations to the appropriate authorities on the courses of instructions and examinations leading to a Singapore degree;

5. To prescribe and implement measures, guidelines and standards for the training of persons seeking registration as pharmacists under PRA;

6. To make recommendations to the appropriate authorities for the training and education of registered pharmacists;

7. To determine and regulate the conduct and ethics of registered pharmacists; and

8. Generally to do all such acts and matters and things as are necessary to be carried out under the PRA.