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The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is seeking feedback on the revised Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs (2020).
These accreditation standards play a critical role in ensuring pharmacy programs produce pharmacy graduates and interns who are fully prepared with the skills and knowledge required for safe and effective practice upon registration. They form the foundation of APC’s accreditation processes for pharmacy education programs that lead to registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
This is a 5-year cyclical review and will align with the forthcoming Pharmacist Capability Framework that APC are developing with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
APC Chief Standards Officer, Kate Spencer, states that these standards support innovation and are fundamental to ensuring that every graduate and intern enters the profession equipped for safe, confident and effective practice.
'Pharmacy education is rapidly evolving in response to changes in healthcare delivery, expanded professional scope, and workforce needs. New degree structures are emerging, with different program types that lead either to completion of an internship or directly to eligibility for general registration.
'The revised accreditation standards will continue to support innovation in pharmacy education design and delivery,' stated Ms Spencer.
APC CEO, Bronwyn Clark, states that the updated standards are being developed with extensive stakeholder consultation to ensure they remain current, competency-focused and responsive to the profession’s needs.
'They will facilitate innovation by education providers and support the delivery of high-quality, integrated programs that prepare graduates to meet the current and future needs of patients, communities, and the profession,' Ms Clark expressed.
'Public consultation is central to the way we work at APC, and I strongly encourage our stakeholders to participate. Your insights help us shape high‑quality, future‑focused standards that strengthen pharmacy education and support the profession well into the future,' concluded Ms Clark.
To ensure the standards reflect the needs of the profession and the public, APC invites health professionals, consumers, educators, and other interested stakeholders to provide written feedback.
Written submissions can be made through an online form until 23 March 2026.
All consultation materials, including the online submission form and supporting documents, are available on the APC website: See Consultation on Standards for Pharmacy Programs.