Welcome to the Australian Pharmacy Council Website
The Australian Pharmacy Council was formed in 2002 as the national body for Australian State and Territory authorities responsible for the registration of pharmacists. The Pharmacy Council of New Zealand is an associate member.
The principal purposes of the Australian Pharmacy Council are to: |
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provide leadership in developing and implementing nationally consistent policies, processes and approaches to pharmacy practice, regulation and registration |
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accredit pharmacy schools and programs; and authorising agencies to accredit continuing professional development activities |
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conduct examinations towards eligibility for registration |
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assess the qualifications and skills of pharmacy graduates towards Australian registration and permanent residency |
The Australian Pharmacy Council is a not for profit Company Limited by Guarantee in the Australian Capital Territory. It is funded by member grants and by fees for its accreditation, assessment and examination services.
National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Australia
16 November 2009
In March 2008 the Council of Australian Governments signed an intergovernmental agreement for a national registration and accreditation scheme to be in place by 1 July 2010.
Currently there is a registering authority in each state and territory of Australia that is responsible for registration and regulation of pharmacy within that jurisdiction. On 1 July 2010 these registering authorities will be decommissioned and all registration and regulation issues will be the responsibility of the newly established Pharmacy Board of Australia. Registrants will then have national registration that enables them to work anywhere in Australia.
The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has been assigned the accreditation fuctions by the Pharmacy Board of Australia and will continue to be responsible for the assessment of overseas trained pharmacists; preparation of all examination material including the entrance examinations (Stage I and CAOP) and pre-registration examination (Stage II); and undertake accreditation of undergraduate, post graduate and pre-registration courses.
APC is working closely with the Pharmacy Board of Australia to assist the Board to acheive its aims for the pharmacy profession.
Any changes to the assessment or examination process will be posted on this website as soon as possible. At this time the potential changes are unknown.
Recently Released Publications
Please click on the links below to download recently released publications. Further APC publications can be found here.
Important Notices
Please click on the links to be directed to important information for Pharmacy Students and APC Applicants.
