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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for pharmacists is open

Pharmacists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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30 Sep 2024

Revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines take effect 1 October 2024

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is reminding pharmacists that the Revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines (the revised guidelines) published in August will take effect on 1 October 2024.
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24 Sep 2024

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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24 Sep 2024

Pharmacists key to meeting global health challenges

The Pharmacy Board of Australia acknowledges the increasingly important role pharmacists play in delivering better health across Australia, as we celebrate World Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2024.
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18 Sep 2024

Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fee for 2024/25

The Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced increase in the annual registration fee for pharmacists for 2024/25.
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17 Sep 2024

Call for applications for appointment to the Pharmacy Board of Australia

There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from the Australian Capital Territory arising on the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a pharmacist, are about to finish your course in the next three months and you have your supervised practice arrangements signed off, you can apply for registration now.
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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05 Aug 2024

Release of revised Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines on compounding of medicines

Revised guidelines published today by the Pharmacy Board of Australia provide greater clarity and direction on safe practice when compounding medicines.
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01 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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26 Jun 2024

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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03 Jun 2024

Concerns raised over emerging models of care

The emergence of services designed solely to provide customers with access to a predetermined medicine raises concerns that some practitioners may be putting profit ahead of patient welfare.
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08 Apr 2024

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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04 Apr 2024

Pharmacist cancelled for possessing prescription medication illegally and offering to supply drugs

A South Australian pharmacist has had his registration cancelled and is disqualified from applying for registration until November 2025 for unlawfully possessing prescription medication belonging to his employer and offering to supply drugs and prescription medication to associates.
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19 Mar 2024

Pharmacist suspended for inappropriately dispensing restricted medications

A Victorian pharmacist has been reprimanded and had his registration suspended for two months for inappropriately supplying scheduled medications, failing to maintain associated drug registers and failing to comply with registration conditions.
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06 Mar 2024

WA pharmacist suspended for two months, reprimanded, and fined $10,000 for non-therapeutic steroid dispensing

A Western Australian pharmacist has been reprimanded, suspended for two months, and fined $10,000 for professional misconduct after inappropriate dispensing of anabolic androgenic steroids.
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20 Feb 2024

Regulators come together as one million Australians turn to medicinal cannabis treatments

Communique Maintaining a balance between access and the safety of medicinal cannabis is a key priority for health regulators across Australia amid a growing number of prescriptions and the emergence of telehealth, online prescribing and direct-to-consumer health services.
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02 Feb 2024

Man sentenced for working as a pharmacist without registration

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has prosecuted a man for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist after his registration lapsed, in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009 (National Law).
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19 Jan 2024

Pharmacist’s registration cancelled with a 12-month disqualification for inappropriate behaviour and dispensing

A Victorian pharmacist has had his registration cancelled and been disqualified from applying for registration for 12 months for inappropriate behaviour with three female clients and inappropriate dispensing.
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11 Jan 2024

Perth pharmacist disqualified for 18 months for dispensing medications to herself and others without prescriptions

A Perth pharmacist has had her registration cancelled and has been disqualified from re-applying for 18 months for dispensing medications to herself and others without valid prescriptions over a six-month period.
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News Archives

2023

21 Dec 2023

New accreditation standards for pharmacist prescriber education programs

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is pleased to announce the publication of the Accreditation standards for pharmacist prescriber education programs (the accreditation standards).
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20 Dec 2023

Pharmacist prescribing position statement update

15 Dec 2023

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal for pharmacists is now open

Pharmacists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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27 Sep 2023

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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25 Sep 2023

Message from Pharmacy Board of Australia Chair Brett Simmonds

Pharmacy strengthening health systems is the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day on 25 September.
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22 Sep 2023

Career-ending disqualification for pharmacist following criminal conviction

A Perth-based pharmacist has been disqualified from applying from registration for five years following a criminal conviction, effectively ending the 66-year-old’s career in pharmacy.
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20 Sep 2023

Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fee for 2023/24

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced the annual registration fee for pharmacists for 2023/24.
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18 Sep 2023

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a pharmacist and are due to finish your course in the next three months plus you have your supervised practice arrangements signed off, you can apply for registration now.
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
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21 Jul 2023

Pharmacist fined after Ahpra prosecution

An Adelaide woman has been convicted and fined $1,200 for holding herself out as a pharmacist when she completed 10 shifts at two different Adelaide pharmacies in August 2021 without being registered.
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10 Jul 2023

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Pharmacy Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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02 Jun 2023

Former pharmacist reprimanded and disqualified following conviction for trespass and theft

A former pharmacist has been reprimanded and disqualified for five years after being convicted of criminal trespass and for failing to notify the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) of the charges.
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30 May 2023

Public consultation: Guidelines on compounding medicine

Public consultation has opened on the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s draft revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines. The Board is reviewing the guidelines, which it first published in 2015, to ensure they are relevant, contemporary and effective.
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25 May 2023

Unregistered man who worked at a pharmacy for 17 months convicted of holding himself out as a registered pharmacist

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has successfully prosecuted Mr Alexander Gigney for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009 (National Law).
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26 Apr 2023

National Board now accepting additional English language tests

The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.
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21 Apr 2023

Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available

New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.
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12 Jan 2023

Tribunal cites public protection when cancelling the registration of a pharmacist

A tribunal has cited protection of the public as its primary reason for cancelling the registration of a pharmacist who was found guilty of criminal offences relating to prescription medication and illicit drugs.
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2022

19 Dec 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.
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05 Dec 2022

Western Australian pharmacist disqualified from practice

Former Derby pharmacist Adam Chinotti found to have committed professional misconduct
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.
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09 Nov 2022

Pharmacist penalised for practising while engaging in unmanaged drug use and stealing

A pharmacist who misappropriated prescription-only pain killers and stole money from her workplace has been reprimanded, suspended and ordered to comply with health and education conditions.
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06 Oct 2022

Accreditation standards for pharmacist prescribing

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced its decision to develop accreditation standards for pharmacist prescribing education programs that would qualify and equip pharmacists to prescribe autonomously in accordance with any emerging authorisations set out in state and territory medicines and poisons legislation.1
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for pharmacists is now open

Pharmacists have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.
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29 Sep 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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23 Sep 2022

Practitioners opt in to extend their registration on the pandemic sub-register

1,792 practitioners remain registered on the pandemic sub-register for another year, continuing to support the health system.
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21 Sep 2022

Pharmacy Board of Australia fee set for 2022/23

The Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced the annual registration fees for pharmacists for 2022/23.
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19 Sep 2022

Australian pharmacists united in action for healthier communities

Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world is the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2022. The theme highlights the important role of pharmacists in improving the health of people around the world.
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12 Sep 2022

Registration now open for graduates set to finish study in next three months

Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months and who have their supervised practice arrangements signed off can take the first step in their new health career by applying for provisional registration now.
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24 Aug 2022

Practitioners on the sub-register can opt in to extend their registration

Practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register who are currently practising can now opt in to extend their temporary registration so they can continue supporting the health system.
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29 Jul 2022

Pharmacist disqualified for a year following criminal conviction

A tribunal has cancelled the registration of Victorian pharmacist William Trieu, ordered he be reprimanded and disqualified him from applying for registration for one year for professional misconduct.
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13 Jul 2022

Have your say on the English language skills registration standards – public consultation opens today

Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.
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29 Jun 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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29 Jun 2022

Code of conduct for pharmacists in effect today

The revised Code of conduct (the code) for pharmacists comes into effect today with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.
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19 Apr 2022

Still more to do to make healthcare safe for our LGBTQIA+ communities

What’s it like to access healthcare as a LGBTQIA+ patient?
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06 Apr 2022

Advance copy: Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions

Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.
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06 Apr 2022

2021 pandemic response sub-register gets a boost

More than 20,000 health practitioners are now on the 2021 pandemic response sub-register after practitioners on the 2020 sub-register opted in to extend their temporary registration.
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01 Apr 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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08 Mar 2022

Women in health - breaking the bias on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day (IWD), the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards celebrate the leadership and work of women across the country in the health professions and healthcare.
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22 Feb 2022

Pharmacists on the 2020 sub-register can extend their registration to keep supporting the pandemic response

Pharmacists on the 2020 pandemic response sub-register can now opt in to extend their temporary registration before it expires to keep supporting the pandemic response.
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2021

21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.
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08 Dec 2021

Pharmacist suspended for improper dispensing of schedule 4 medications

A tribunal has suspended a pharmacist for six months following findings of professional misconduct.
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07 Dec 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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11 Nov 2021

Pharmacist reprimanded and suspended for dispensing anabolic steroids

A tribunal has found a pharmacist engaged in professional misconduct for inappropriate dispensing of anabolic steroids.
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06 Oct 2021

Online renewal for pharmacists is now open

Pharmacists have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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05 Oct 2021

Revised regulatory principles – supporting trust and confidence in regulated health professions

The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation.
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25 Sep 2021

National Board recognises important role of pharmacists in improving community health

'Pharmacy: Always trusted for your health' is the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2021.
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23 Sep 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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22 Sep 2021

Thousands more health practitioners granted temporary registration able to join the pandemic response

From today, thousands of extra health practitioners can join the COVID-19 response through a new temporary sub-register established by Ahpra and the National Boards.
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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start supervised practice – apply now

As a provisionally registered pharmacist, your supervised practice arrangements could be located anywhere in Australia.
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14 Sep 2021

Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fee for 2021-22

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for pharmacy for 2021-22.
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08 Sep 2021

26,000 practitioners on the pandemic sub-register able to better support the COVID-19 response

More than 26,000 registered health practitioners can step up to further support the COVID-19 health system response following changes made by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards to the temporary pandemic response sub-register.
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications - List of Approved Persons for hearing panels

Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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17 Aug 2021

Suspension and conditions for pharmacist who misappropriated medications

A South Australian pharmacist has been suspended for a month and has had conditions imposed on his registration after being found to have misappropriated medications for his personal use.
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26 Jul 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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30 Jun 2021

No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.
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17 Jun 2021

Promotion of COVID-19 vaccinations: further information for healthcare practitioners and other advertisers

The Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency have published a joint statement today about the promotion of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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16 Jun 2021

Pharmacist reprimanded for having personal relationships with two patients

A tribunal has reprimanded and imposed conditions on a pharmacist’s registration for professional misconduct by having personal and sexual relations with two patients.
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11 Jun 2021

Pharmacy Board invites feedback on the shared Code of conduct

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) invites you to have your say on the shared Code of conduct (the code) which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for pharmacists and promotes safe care to help protect the public.
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31 May 2021

What’s the future of aged care? New podcast episode

In this episode of Taking care, we hear from experts on aged care. What could or should the future hold for Australia’s aged care system? Host Tash Miles speaks with Dr Linda Mellors, CEO and Managing Director of Regis Aged Care, Allyson Warrington, CEO of Community Based Support Tasmania and a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and geriatrician, Dr Joseph Ibrahim.
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12 May 2021

Have your say on the professional behaviour crucial to public safety

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.
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11 May 2021

Kindness in healthcare - new podcast episode

Host Susan Biggar is joined by Dr Braithwaite and Dr Anna van der Gaag to discuss kindness across the healthcare spectrum, from regulatory strategies and leadership techniques, to compassion in workplaces.
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22 Apr 2021

Pharmacist fined $38,000 for practising while suspended

A New South Wales pharmacist who continued to practise after his registration was suspended has been convicted and fined a total of $38,000 following charges filed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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08 Apr 2021

Vaccine rollout support from retired practitioners

Ahpra and National Boards have extended the support available from retired nurses, doctors and other registered health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register for a further 12 months from this week. This was done in response to a request by the Australian Government.
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31 Mar 2021

The pursuit of professionalism - new podcast episode

In this fortnight’s Taking care episode, Tash Miles is joined by Dr Gerald Hickson, founder of the United States based Vanderbilt Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy.
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30 Mar 2021

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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30 Mar 2021

Regulators thank health practitioners as pandemic response sub-register starts to close

Regulators are thanking health practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register which will be closed 12 months after it was established in response to COVID-19.
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24 Mar 2021

Analysis of notifications involving oral methotrexate – summary report published

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has published a summary report of an analysis of notifications involving oral methotrexate.
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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11 Feb 2021

Pharmacist disqualified from practice after being found guilty of serious drug offences

A pharmacist charged with a range of serious drug offences has been reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for three years after a tribunal finding of professional misconduct.
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22 Jan 2021

Tribunal reprimands pharmacist for unsafe dispensing

A pharmacist who dispensed medication in an unsafe dosage has been reprimanded by a tribunal and ordered to do more education.
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20 Jan 2021

Tribunal reprimands Perth pharmacist and suspends his registration for two years following conviction

A Perth pharmacist convicted of criminal offences relating to the possession of synthetic cannabinoids with the intent to sell or supply has been reprimanded by a tribunal and had his registration suspended for two years.
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20 Jan 2021

The future of telehealth - new podcast episode

What have we learnt about healthcare delivery during the pandemic and what role will telehealth play in the future delivery of care?
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?
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2020

17 Dec 2020

Pharmacist suspended after tribunal finding of professional misconduct

A pharmacist has been suspended after a tribunal finding of professional misconduct, for conduct described as a ‘fundamental failure of responsibility’.
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17 Dec 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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14 Dec 2020

Guidelines for responsible advertising in effect today

Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.
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09 Dec 2020

Pharmacist immuniser survey: help with your local COVID-19 response

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) are asking pharmacist immunisers to complete a survey about their immunisation training.
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09 Dec 2020

Changes to the Pharmacy Board registration examination for interns

Changes to the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) registration examination for general registration are set to take effect on 1 January 2021.
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24 Nov 2020

Pharmacist reprimanded for self dispensing without valid prescriptions

A Perth pharmacist has been reprimanded and has had her registration suspended for two months by the State Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) after admitting that she had engaged in professional misconduct.
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17 Nov 2020

Revised advertising guidelines are now available

Health practitioners are encouraged to check and correct their advertising to make sure it complies with revised guidelines released today.
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12 Nov 2020

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for pharmacists is now open

Pharmacists are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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07 Oct 2020

Podcast: sexual misconduct in the health professions

The latest episode of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s (Ahpra) Taking Care podcast is a conversation about sexual misconduct in the health professions.
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28 Sep 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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24 Sep 2020

Board contributes to Pharmacists’ Support Service

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is pleased to announce that it will contribute funds to the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS).
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24 Sep 2020

National Board recognises the role of pharmacists in transforming global health

On World Pharmacists Day, on behalf of the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board), I would like to acknowledge the significant efforts of all pharmacists in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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24 Sep 2020

Pharmacist reprimanded and disqualified for three years

A pharmacist has been reprimanded and disqualified for three years.
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18 Sep 2020

Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fee for 2020–21

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for pharmacy for 2020–21.
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14 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for provisional registration as a pharmacist

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting supervised work as a pharmacist?
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19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.
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03 Aug 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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24 Jul 2020

Podcast: How is COVID-19 changing the experience of healthcare from both sides of the bed?

The latest episode of the Taking care podcast is a look at what it’s like for patients, and the health practitioners who are working with them, in this strange, ever-changing pandemic context.
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17 Jun 2020

Ahpra welcomes review of confidentiality safeguards for notifiers

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) welcomes the independent review by the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman and Privacy Commissioner (NHPOPC) of the confidentiality safeguards in place for individuals making notifications about registered health practitioners.
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16 Jun 2020

Podcast: A glimpse of health care in our rural and remote communities

The latest in Ahpra’s Taking care podcast series is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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10 Jun 2020

Podcast: Balancing purpose and process

In the latest episode of the Taking care podcast, Professor Kieran Walshe discusses the purpose of regulating health professionals and what kind of problems this regulation hopes to fix .
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30 Apr 2020

COVID-19 update on supervised practice and registration examinations for interns

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has decided to modify some of the requirements for general registration during COVID-19.
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17 Apr 2020

COVID-19 update for interns

We all know that we are in an unprecedented time and that COVID-19 is posing challenges to the health system and wider community in Australia.
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17 Apr 2020

COVID-19 update for preceptors

COVID-19 is posing unprecedented challenges to the health system and wider community in Australia. As regulators, the Pharmacy Board of Australia and Ahpra must balance public safety with the need to enable practitioners to do what is needed to respond to COVID-19.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.
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03 Apr 2020

Pharmacy Board responses to COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 is posing unprecedented challenges to the health system and wider community in Australia. Meeting these challenges requires an unwavering commitment across the health sector to shared goals, new levels of collaboration and flexibility.
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01 Apr 2020

Ahpra returns over 40,000 health practitioners to the temporary pandemic response sub-register to support our critical health workforce during the emergency

As health services prepare for the expected surge in demand resulting from COVID-19, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have announced a new pandemic sub-register to fast track the return to the workforce of experienced and qualified health practitioners.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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24 Mar 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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17 Mar 2020

Pharmacy Intern Experience Survey report published

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has published the final report of the Pharmacy Internship Experience Survey, a large-scale survey of recent pharmacy interns and preceptors across Australia.
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13 Mar 2020

Statement from the Pharmacy Board and Ahpra in response to COVID-19

Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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12 Mar 2020

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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15 Jan 2020

Pharmacist reprimanded and disqualified for two months after importing ice pipes

A tribunal has found a Western Australian pharmacist engaged in professional misconduct after she was convicted of unlawfully importing ice-pipes into Australia.
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08 Jan 2020

Pharmacist who imported medications not registered in Australia reprimanded for professional misconduct

A tribunal has reprimanded a formerly registered pharmacist after it was found he had engaged in professional misconduct.
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2019

30 Dec 2019

Pharmacist reprimanded and fined for stealing and supplying a prescription

The Western Australian State Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) has reprimanded, fined and placed conditions on a pharmacist’s registration for stealing and unlawfully supplying a prescription, and for failing to declare on a renewal application for registration that there had been changes to his criminal history.
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24 Dec 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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05 Dec 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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29 Nov 2019

Pharmacy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2018/19

A pharmacy-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.
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11 Nov 2019

New social media guide

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.
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07 Nov 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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05 Nov 2019

Graduates: What you need to know for provisional registration

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a pharmacist? Apply now for provisional registration.
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01 Nov 2019

Pharmacy Internship Experience Survey update

In 2018, the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) conducted a large-scale survey of recent pharmacy interns and preceptors across Australia.
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31 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards release social research project results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.
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31 Oct 2019

Pharmacists encouraged to renew registration by 30 November

Pharmacists have until 30 November 2019 to renew their registration on time.
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23 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards update logos

Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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15 Oct 2019

Pharmacy Board position statement on pharmacist prescribing

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is pleased to release its position statement on pharmacist prescribing.
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25 Sep 2019

National Board recognises the role of pharmacists in ensuring safe use of medicines

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is recognising the role of pharmacists in ensuring the safe use of medicines during this year’s World Pharmacists Day.
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19 Sep 2019

Pharmacy Board of Australia fee set for 2019/20

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national general registration fee for the pharmacy profession for 2019/20.
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12 Sep 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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11 Sep 2019

Have your say on the latest National Board and AHPRA consultations

Public consultations are being carried out to boost patient safety across Australia. The National Boards and AHPRA invite you to have your say on the following consultations.
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25 Jul 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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16 Jul 2019

Pharmacist’s registration cancelled for professional misconduct

A pharmacist in Western Australia has been reprimanded, had his registration cancelled and has been disqualified from applying for registration for two years for professional misconduct.
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02 Jul 2019

Tribunal cancels pharmacist’s registration after her conviction for drug theft

A pharmacist convicted of drug theft was reprimanded and had her provisional registration cancelled by a tribunal for professional misconduct.
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28 Jun 2019

Board publishes submissions to pharmacist prescribing discussion paper

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has published submissions to its pharmacist prescribing discussion paper.
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27 Jun 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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24 Jun 2019

New accreditation agreement signed: Contemporary framework for public protection

Today the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board), the Australian Pharmacy Council (the APC) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) announced the signing of a new five-year accreditation agreement starting 1 July 2019.
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20 Jun 2019

Pharmacist reprimanded after importing ice-pipes

A Tribunal found a Western Australian pharmacist’s behaviour constituted professional misconduct and reprimanded him after he was convicted of unlawfully importing over 2,000 ice-pipes.
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12 Jun 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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10 May 2019

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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18 Apr 2019

Unregistered man convicted of holding out as a pharmacist

A New South Wales Court has convicted and fined a man for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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28 Mar 2019

Suspended NSW Pharmacist investigated by AHPRA, convicted and fined $24,500

A New South Wales court has convicted a suspended pharmacist, Mr David Le, of holding out as a registered pharmacist and fined him $24,500.
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22 Mar 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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19 Mar 2019

New resource focuses on titles in health advertising

A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.
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08 Mar 2019

Fake pharmacist pleads guilty to AHPRA charges

A Sydney man appeared via his legal representative before the New South Wales Local Court in Sydney today, and pleaded guilty to all charges filed against him by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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07 Mar 2019

Suspended NSW Pharmacist to be sentenced for claiming to be registered

The Local Court of New South Wales today adjourned the sentencing of Mr David Le of Sydney City Pharmacy to 27 March 2019 following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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07 Mar 2019

Pharmacy Board of Australia and AHPRA remember former Board Chair

The passing of Stephen Marty, the inaugural Chair of the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board), is acknowledged with sadness by the Board and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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04 Mar 2019

Board seeks views on pharmacist prescribing

The Pharmacy Board is seeking public and stakeholder views on pharmacist prescribing and published a discussion paper today.
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14 Feb 2019

Pharmacy health regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Pharmacy Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.
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11 Feb 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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11 Jan 2019

Pharmacist disqualified from re-applying for registration for professional misconduct

A pharmacist has been disqualified from re-applying for registration for six months after he admitted to professional misconduct.
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09 Jan 2019

Update on the Pharmacy prescribing forum outcomes

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) will shortly be seeking the views of practitioners and stakeholders regarding the potential role of pharmacists in prescribing.
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07 Jan 2019

Pharmacist who sold testosterone reprimanded for professional misconduct

A registered pharmacist in Western Australia has been reprimanded after he admitted to engaging in professional misconduct.
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2018

19 Dec 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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11 Dec 2018

Pharmacist who claimed over $22,000 in fraudulent PBS claims is suspended by tribunal

A registered pharmacist in Victoria has been suspended for six months after it was found she had engaged in professional misconduct.
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23 Nov 2018

We want people to be safe when making a complaint about a registered health practitioner

A South Australian medical practitioner has been convicted for the attempted murder of a pharmacist after she reported his misconduct.
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15 Nov 2018

About to graduate? Apply for provisional registration online now

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a pharmacist?
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07 Nov 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Nov 2018

Pharmacists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Pharmacists have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time.
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29 Oct 2018

National Boards support more public information on register

Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.
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03 Oct 2018

Board publishes report about Pharmacist prescribing forum

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has published a report about a forum it hosted to consider the need and opportunities for expanding pharmacist involvement in prescribing.
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24 Sep 2018

National Board recognises the expertise of pharmacists on special day

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is recognising nationally the professional expertise of pharmacists during this year’s World Pharmacists’ Day.
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11 Sep 2018

Tribunal suspends pharmacist’s registration, orders ethics and dispensing education

A tribunal suspended a pharmacist’s registration for two months and ordered him to undertake education in ethics and dispensing, after he was found to have engaged in professional misconduct.
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10 Sep 2018

New results format for OET English language test; registration standards remain unchanged

The Occupational English Test (OET) will be publishing test results in an updated format soon.
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10 Sep 2018

Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fee for 2018/19

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national general registration fee for pharmacists for 2018/19.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

30 Aug 2018

Pharmacist reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for workplace theft

A pharmacist who stole money and goods from his employer has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for six months.
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17 Aug 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.
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29 Jun 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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27 Jun 2018

Intern Year Blueprint project now concluded

A joint project funded by the Pharmacy Board of Australia – The Intern Year Blueprint project – has now concluded.
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13 Jun 2018

Selectively editing reviews or testimonials may break the law

AHPRA has published further guidance for advertisers of regulated health services to emphasise that selectively editing reviews or testimonials has the potential to break the law.
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31 May 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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16 May 2018

New tool about testimonials to help advertisers 'get it right'

A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.
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04 May 2018

Public holiday office closures

Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.
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03 May 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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19 Apr 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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03 Apr 2018

National Pharmacy Internship Experience Survey extended

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) Pharmacy Internship Experience Survey (PIES) has been extended. Respondents now have until Monday 9 April 9am (AEST) to complete the survey.
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29 Mar 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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19 Mar 2018

National Pharmacy Internship Experience Survey underway

A large-scale survey of recent pharmacy interns and preceptors across Australia is now open.
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14 Mar 2018

Pharmacist disqualified from reapplying for registration for professional misconduct

A registered pharmacist has been reprimanded and disqualified from reapplying for registration for behaving in a way that constitutes professional misconduct.
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27 Feb 2018

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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12 Feb 2018

Pharmacy Board and APC make joint announcement

This announcement is an important update regarding the assessment of pharmacy interns against the revised competency standards.
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05 Feb 2018

Self-assessment tool launched to help practitioners and advertisers

A self-assessment tool to help practitioners and advertisers check and correct their advertising so it complies with their professional and legal obligations has been launched.
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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01 Feb 2018

Revised guidance in effect – Compounding of sterile injectable medicines – and two new FAQ published

The Board’s revised guidance on the compounding of sterile injectable medicines is now in effect.
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31 Jan 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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23 Jan 2018

Make your mark in pharmacy by seeking appointment to the Pharmacy Board

Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) practitioner and community member vacancies are now open for applications.
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17 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

Updated: 22 February 2018 Applications closed for community members, late applications will be accepted for the practitioner member vacancies until Friday 09 March 2018 5pm AEST.
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2017

21 Dec 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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15 Dec 2017

Pharmacy Health regulation at work

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2017 has now been published.
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05 Dec 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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29 Nov 2017

Stakeholders meet to work on how to support responsible advertising in healthcare

Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.
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24 Nov 2017

Pharmacy Board and Medical Board issue joint statement on compounded medicines

The Pharmacy Board of Australia and Medical Board of Australia have released a joint statement describing good practice for practitioners when prescribing and dispensing compounded medicines.
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16 Nov 2017

Pharmacist fined for practising while suspended

A former Western Australian pharmacist who practised the profession when his registration had been suspended has been fined for holding out as a registered health practitioner.
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15 Nov 2017

Annual report tells how the Pharmacy Board of Australia took a risk-based approach to regulation in 2016/17

The Annual Report for AHPRA and the National Boards for the year to 30 June 2017 is now available to view online.
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13 Nov 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Nov 2017

Pharmacists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Pharmacists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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27 Oct 2017

Pharmacist reprimanded for professional misconduct

A registered pharmacist has been reprimanded, and may be required to undergo psychiatric assessment and supervised practice should he seek re-registration, after findings of professional misconduct.
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11 Oct 2017

Students seeking provisional registration invited to apply online now

Pharmacy students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for provisional registration before they graduate.
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06 Oct 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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22 Sep 2017

National Board recognises the various roles of pharmacists on special day

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is recognising the varied contributions of pharmacists, from research to providing direct patient healthcare, as part of World Pharmacists’ Day.
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21 Sep 2017

Webinar for graduating students now available

A recording of the webinar presentation, From pharmacy student to intern pharmacist, is now available to watch.
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15 Sep 2017

Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fee for 2017/18

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for pharmacists for 2017/18.
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01 Sep 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Aug 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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03 Aug 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Aug 2017

Revised guidance published - Compounding of sterile injectable medicines

Revised guidance about the compounding of sterile injectable medicines has been published today but will not take effect until 1 February 2018.
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17 Jul 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Jun 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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31 May 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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11 May 2017

Update on the investigations into chemotherapy under dosing in South Australia

A number of investigations have concluded about registered health practitioners in South Australia relating to chemotherapy under dosing.
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01 May 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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20 Apr 2017

Responsible advertising of health services: Practitioners reminded about their legal obligations on advertising

Registered practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations.
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13 Apr 2017

Former pharmacist fined for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist

A former pharmacist in Western Australia has been convicted of holding himself out as a registered pharmacist while not being registered under the National Law1.
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04 Apr 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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29 Mar 2017

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released its latest newsletter.
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29 Mar 2017

Pilot survey of pharmacy interns and preceptors underway

A pilot survey of a select group of recent pharmacy interns and preceptors is now open.
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20 Mar 2017

Pharmacist’s registration suspended for unlawful supply of medications

A pharmacist's registration was suspended by a tribunal for unlawfully and/or inappropriately supplying scheduled medications and for inadequate record keeping.
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14 Mar 2017

Pharmacy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2015/16

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2016 has now been published.
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02 Mar 2017

Tribunal reprimands pharmacist for unprofessional conduct

A pharmacist has been reprimanded with conditions imposed on his registration for unprofessional conduct.
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27 Feb 2017

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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27 Feb 2017

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Feb 2017

Pharmacist’s registration cancelled for professional misconduct

A registered pharmacist has had his registration cancelled and been disqualified for reapplying for three years for behaving in a way that constitutes professional misconduct.
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.
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2016

20 Dec 2016

Provisional pharmacist’s registration cancelled for professional misconduct

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) has reprimanded Mr Kuang King Tan for professional misconduct, cancelled his registration as a provisional pharmacist and disqualified him from re-applying for registration for a period of four years from the date of the Tribunal’s order.
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20 Dec 2016

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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16 Dec 2016

Guidance issued on endorsements about scheduled medicines

The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) has recently endorsed Guidance for National Boards: Applications to the Ministerial Council for approval of endorsements in relation to scheduled medicines under section 14 of the National Law1 (the Guidance).
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14 Dec 2016

Pharmacist reprimanded, has conditions imposed for professional misconduct

A Western Australian pharmacist has been reprimanded, ordered to pay costs and has had conditions imposed on her registration after admitting to engaging in professional misconduct.
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05 Dec 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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25 Nov 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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21 Nov 2016

Pharmacists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Pharmacists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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17 Nov 2016

Tasmania office closure and new location

AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.
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10 Nov 2016

Revised standards, new guidelines and greater collaboration were milestones in 2015/16

The past financial year has been a period of collaboration, consultation and revision for the Pharmacy Board of Australia, according to information published by AHPRA today in its 2015/16 annual report.
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28 Oct 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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26 Oct 2016

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.
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21 Oct 2016

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a community member.
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14 Oct 2016

Students seeking provisional registration urged to apply online now

Pharmacy students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for provisional registration before they graduate.
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10 Oct 2016

Video explains online renewal of registration which is now open

A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for pharmacists.
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06 Oct 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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06 Oct 2016

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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04 Oct 2016

More information about your advertising obligations

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) today published further information to help registered health practitioners to better understand their advertising obligations.
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29 Sep 2016

Continuing professional development webinar now available

A webinar presentation on continuing professional development (CPD) for pharmacists is now available to watch.
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23 Sep 2016

Victorian pharmacist reprimanded for professional misconduct and ordered to undertake mentoring

A Victorian pharmacist has been reprimanded and ordered to undertake mentoring after admitting to professional misconduct.
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21 Sep 2016

'Provider of care in the community’ - National Board recognises special day for pharmacists

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has commended Australia’s 29,600* pharmacists for their important contribution to the health and wellbeing of the Australian community as part of World Pharmacists Day.
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02 Sep 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Sep 2016

Pharmacy Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fees for pharmacists for 2016/17.
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30 Aug 2016

Pharmacist cannot apply for registration for three years

A pharmacist convicted of drug trafficking has been disqualified by a tribunal from applying for registration for three years.
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30 Aug 2016

Fully booked webinar: The continuing professional development (CPD) journey

The webinar on continuing professional development (CPD) to be held in September has reached the maximum number of registered participants.
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15 Aug 2016

Webinar: The continuing professional development (CPD) journey

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is hosting a webinar on continuing professional development (CPD) for pharmacists in September.
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03 Aug 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Jul 2016

Revised PII standard for pharmacists takes effect from today

In December 2015, the Board published a revised registration standard for professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements that takes effect from today.
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29 Jun 2016

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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27 Jun 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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09 Jun 2016

Funding determination for Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016.
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06 Jun 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Jun 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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06 May 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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14 Apr 2016

PowerPoint to help students understand regulation of pharmacists

The path from study to a career in pharmacy and the requirements for registration are now explained in a PowerPoint.
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13 Apr 2016

Board infographic shows a pharmacist’s obligations

An infographic showing the obligations of a registered pharmacist has been published today by the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board).
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08 Apr 2016

Quarterly registration data released

The Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Apr 2016

Pharmacy regulation at work in Australia, 2014/15

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15.
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29 Mar 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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24 Mar 2016

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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09 Mar 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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02 Mar 2016

Tribunal reprimands former pharmacist, finds unprofessional conduct

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) has reprimanded a former pharmacist and found he engaged in unprofessional conduct.
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.
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03 Feb 2016

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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01 Feb 2016

Public consultation

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is inviting feedback on a public consultation on a review of guidance on the expiry of compounded parenteral medicines.
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2015

22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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21 Dec 2015

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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18 Dec 2015

Revised documents for pharmacy interns and preceptors published

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) today published revised documents for pharmacy interns and preceptors.
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16 Dec 2015

Revised CPD frequently asked questions published

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) today published revised frequently asked questions on continuing professional development (CPD) for pharmacists and pharmacy interns.
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15 Dec 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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10 Dec 2015

Revised standard for PII arrangements published today

A revised registration standard for Professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements has today been published by the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
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07 Dec 2015

Revised guidelines now in effect

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is reminding pharmacists that revised guidelines published in September take effect today.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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01 Dec 2015

Revised standards and CPD guidelines take effect today

Revised registration standards and CPD guidelines for pharmacists take effect today.
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27 Nov 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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27 Nov 2015

New information for pharmacy students and graduates

From today, pharmacy students and graduates have a new way of finding out about becoming a registered pharmacist.
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25 Nov 2015

The Board has released its quarterly registration data

The Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Nov 2015

Pharmacists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Pharmacists have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.
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16 Nov 2015

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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12 Nov 2015

Tribunal cancels pharmacist’s registration, finds professional misconduct

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded pharmacist Mr David Brewster, cancelled his registration and disqualified him from reapplying for registration for one year.
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06 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published.
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02 Nov 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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30 Oct 2015

Revised standards and CPD guidelines for pharmacists published today

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has today published revised registration standards for pharmacists.
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16 Oct 2015

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.
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13 Oct 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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30 Sep 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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28 Sep 2015

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration is now open for pharmacists registered in Australia.
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11 Sep 2015

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.
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04 Sep 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Notifications Committee of the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
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03 Sep 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Sep 2015

Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fees for pharmacists for 2015/16.
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02 Sep 2015

Pharmacy Board releases revised guidelines for pharmacists

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has released revised guidelines that provide guidance to the profession on a range of issues.
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18 Aug 2015

The Board has released its quarterly registration data

The Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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28 Jul 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Jul 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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11 Jun 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015

Revised English language skills registration standards taking effect from 1 July

Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.
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21 May 2015

The Board has released its quarterly registration data

The Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 May 2015

Tribunal reprimands pharmacist over professional misconduct

The WA State Administrative Tribunal has found pharmacist Vu The Tran behaved in a way that constituted professional misconduct, reprimanding him and imposing conditions on his registration.
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13 May 2015

Pharmacist cautioned following investigation into criminal offences

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has cautioned pharmacist Malcolm Coghill following an investigation by the former Pharmacists Board of Queensland into criminal offences.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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28 Apr 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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24 Apr 2015

New compounding guidelines from Tuesday

Guidelines for compounding pharmacists take effect Tuesday, with one section that has been postponed for three months.
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02 Apr 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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25 Mar 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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24 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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10 Mar 2015

Tribunal reprimands practitioner for unprofessional conduct

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded pharmacist Mr Brian McAllan and found he had engaged in unprofessional conduct.
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06 Mar 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Mar 2015

Public consultation on a review of Board guidelines

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is inviting feedback on a public consultation involving a review of the following Board guidelines.
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05 Mar 2015

The Board has released its quarterly registration data

The Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Mar 2015

Pharmacy Board releases new guidance on compounding of medicines

The Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) has today released new guidelines and other tools for registered pharmacists who compound medicines.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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05 Feb 2015

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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2014

23 Dec 2014

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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19 Dec 2014

Newsletter from the National Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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11 Dec 2014

Pharmacist reprimanded, registration cancelled and disqualified for professional misconduct

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has reprimanded Mr Frank Balestra, cancelled his registration as a pharmacist and disqualified him from applying for registration for 30 years.
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10 Dec 2014

Pharmacist reprimanded and disqualified for professional misconduct

The State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia has found that Mr Nicholas Gledhill engaged in professional misconduct, reprimanded him and disqualified him from applying for registration for two years. Mr Gledhill had previously let his registration lapse.
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09 Dec 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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05 Dec 2014

Pharmacy Board of Australia Request for Quote

The Pharmacy Board of Australia seeks a qualified and experienced party to develop examiner training to address the varying needs of new and experienced examiner groups.
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02 Dec 2014

The Board has released its quarterly registration data

The Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Nov 2014

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases a report of its work

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating the pharmacy profession in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.
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21 Nov 2014

Pharmacy Board reminds pharmacists to renew registration by 30 November

Pharmacists have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.
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13 Nov 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.
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13 Nov 2014

New approach to International criminal history checks

From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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07 Nov 2014

2013/14 National Scheme Annual Report published

Public consultation on a review of registration standards and related guidelines

Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on a review of the Pharmacy Board of Australia registration standards and related guidelines. Consultation is open until 30 June 2014.
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31 Mar 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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18 Mar 2014

The Board releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Mar 2014

Revised guidelines, code and policy effective today

Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all pharmacists today.
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13 Mar 2014

Unplanned office closure alert

The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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12 Mar 2014

Call for applications

Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Pharmacy Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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28 Feb 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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13 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.
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30 Jan 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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2013

20 Dec 2013

Communiqué from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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05 Dec 2013

Communiqué from the Board

Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work.
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01 Jun 2012

Communique from the Board

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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01 Jun 2012

The Pharmacy Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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27 Jan 2012

New Advertising Fact Sheet and FAQ

AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.
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03 Jun 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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23 May 2011

Pharmacy regulators to visit Darwin and meet with local pharmacists

18 May 2011

WA pharmacists check your registration expiry date and renew on time

Statement from the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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16 May 2011

Online applications smooth path from study to work

11 May 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

04 Apr 2011

Consultation paper released

Statement from the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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26 Mar 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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08 Mar 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

Statement from AHPRA
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20 Jan 2011

New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

2010

21 Dec 2010

Statement from the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

23 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

Statement from AHPRA
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02 Jul 2010

New Requirements for Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice

Statement from AHPRA
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18 Jun 2010

New national Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) registration standard for pharmacists

Statement from the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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