The PCZ regulates the practice of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dispensing opticians and hearing aid specialist in Zimbabwe
Functions of the Council shall be to assist in the promotion of the health of the population of Zimbabwe; To promote the practice of the professions or callings and to foster research into, and develop knowledge of such professions or callings; To regulate, control and supervise all matters affecting the training of persons in, and the manner of exercise of, the professions and callings.