Media Releases

The following media statements have been issued by the Board.

2020

• Podcast: How is COVID-19 changing the experience of healthcare from both sides of the bed?
  Published 27 July 2020. Read the media release.
  
  
• Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect from 1 March
  Published 02 March 2020. Read the media release.
  
  
• Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions
  Published 22 January 2020. Read the media release.  

2019

• New social media guide
  Published 11 November 2019. Read the media release.
  
  
• National Board recognises the role of pharmacists in ensuring safe use of medicines
  Published 25 September 2019. Read the media release.
  
  
• New accreditation agreement signed: Contemporary framework for public protection
  Published 24 June 2019. Read the media release.
  
  
• Unregistered man convicted of holding out as a pharmacist
  Published 18 April 2019. Read the media release.
  
  
• Suspended NSW Pharmacist investigated by AHPRA, convicted and fined $24,500
  Published 28 March 2019. Read the media release.
  
  
• Fake pharmacist pleads guilty to AHPRA charges
  Published 8 March 2019. Read the media release.
  
  
• Suspended NSW Pharmacist to be sentenced for claiming to be registered.
  Published 7 March 2019. Read the media release.

2018

• We want people to be safe when making a complaint about a registered health practitioner.
  Published 23 November 2018. Read the media release.
  
  
• National Boards support more public information on register
  Published 29 October 2018. Read the media release.
  
  
• Board publishes report about Pharmacist prescribing forum
  Published 3 October 2018. Read media release.
  
  
• Intern Year Blueprint project now concluded
  Published 27 Jun 2018. Read media release.
  
  
• Make your mark in pharmacy by seeking appointment to the Pharmacy Board
  Published 23 January 2018. Read media release.

2017

• Pharmacy Board and Medical Board issue joint statement on compounded medicines
  Published 24 November 2017. Read media release.
  
  
• Annual report tells how the Pharmacy Board of Australia took a risk-based approach to regulation in 2016/17
  Published 15 November 2017. Read media release.
  
  
• National Board recognises the various roles of pharmacists on special day
  Published 22 September 2017. Read media release.
  
  
• Update on the investigations into chemotherapy under dosing in South Australia
  Published 11 May 2017. Read media release.
  
  
• Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published
  Published 16 January 2017. Read media release. Download PDF (129 KB,PDF)

2016

• Revised standards, new guidelines and greater collaboration were milestones for the Pharmacy Board of Australia in 2015/16
  Published 10 November 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (113 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
  Published 10 October 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (102 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Pharmacy Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17
  Published 1 September 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (104 KB,PDF)

2015

• Pharmacy Board of Australia revised guidelines now in effect
  Published 7 December 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (136 KB,PDF) 
  
  
• National drug screening protocol
  Published 18 November 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (51.7 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Tribunal cancels pharmacist’s registration, finds professional misconduct
  Published 12 November 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (76.4 KB,PDF).
  
  
• 2014-15 National Scheme annual report launched
  Published 6 November 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (246 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16
  Published 2 September 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (118 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Pharmacy Board releases revised guidelines for pharmacists
  Published 2 September 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (230 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Tribunal reprimands pharmacist over professional misconduct
  Published 19 May 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (156 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Pharmacist cautioned following investigation into criminal offences
  Published 13 May 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (315 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Tribunal reprimands practitioner for unprofessional conduct
  Published 10 March 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (317 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Pharmacy Board releases new guidance on compounding of medicines
  Published 2 March 2015. Read media release.

2014

• Pharmacist reprimanded and disqualified for professional misconduct
  Published 10 December 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (158 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
  Published 18 September 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (106 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fees for 2014/15
  Published 27 August 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (107 KB,PDF)
  
  
• National Boards consult on practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases
  Published 24 July 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (189 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Regulatory principles endorsed for National Scheme
  Published 14 June 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (130 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Advertising guidelines have been updated to make them clearer
  Published 20 May 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (160 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Revised guidelines, code and policy released today, effective from March 2014
  Published 13 February 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (226 KB,PDF)

2013

• Pharmacists reminded to renew registration on time
  Published 20 November 2013. Read media release. Download PDF (211 KB,PDF)
  
  
• 2012-13 National Scheme Annual Report published
  Published 1 November 2013. Read media release. Download PDF (239 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Final-year students urged to apply for registration now
  Published 7 October 2013. Read media release. Download PDF (82.1 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Pharmacy Board of Australia sets fees for 2013-14
  Published 29 July 2013. Read media release. Download PDF (104 KB,PDF)
  
  
• Applications open for Community Reference Group
  Published 10 January 2013. Read media release.

2012

• Online applications for registration now open for final year students - 5 October 2012 (77.7 KB,PDF)
• Pharmacists urged to renew registration online and on time - 27 September 2012 (83.5 KB,PDF) Word version (414 KB,DOC)
• The National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy in coming months - 7 September 2012 (76.3 KB,PDF)
• Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement - 16 August 2012 (211 KB,PDF)
• National Boards consult on international criminal history checks - 25 June 2012 (90.7 KB,PDF)

2011

• AHPRA launches online applications for provisional registrants - 24 November 2011 (284 KB,PDF)
• Pharmacists urged to renew registration online and on time - 11 November 2011 (85.5 KB,PDF)
• Pharmacy 2011 annual report media release First National Pharmacy Data Released
• Board announces 2012 registration fees - 4 July 2011 (221 KB,PDF)

2010

• Board and AHPRA act on pharmacy intern registration - 3 December 2010 (251 KB,PDF)
• Registration standards are in place to protect the public - 9 August 2010 (359 KB,PDF)