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The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is reviewing their accreditation standards for Pharmacy Programs, and Pharmacist Prescriber education programs. The review includes extensive public consultation to ensure the standards are informed by the profession and consumers.
The review comes as NSW Premier, Chris Minns, announced that two NSW universities are aiming to offer full-scope training for community pharmacists from 2026. Chief Executive Officer, Bronwyn Clark welcomed this announcement.
Standards for Pharmacy Programs
The Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs 2020 are used by APC to accredit degree and intern training programs that lead to registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. They ensure that upon program completion graduates have the skills and knowledge they need for safe, effective practice. The review of the standards is being undertaken as part of a 5-year cyclical review. The revised standards will be used in conjunction with the Pharmacist Capability Framework which is currently under development.
Standards for Prescriber Education Programs
To enable greater national consistency for education programs for prescribing, the Accreditation Standards for Pharmacist Prescriber education programs 2023 are also being reviewed. They are used to accredit programs that produce graduates who are able to prescribe medications in accordance with legislation in their state or territory. The review of the standards is being undertaken to ensure the standards remain contemporary and support the rapidly evolving area of pharmacist prescribing. The work will include revision of the related Performance Outcomes Framework.
Both reviews will be undertaken with extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders, and in accordance with the:
A Governance Group will be appointed to oversee the reviews. The APC will soon publish opportunities for stakeholders to provide feedback.
For full details about the upcoming consultations see: