Proposed National Qualification Standard for Pharmacist Prescribing

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:31:34 +0000
Healthcare

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has opened public consultation on a proposed national qualification standard for pharmacist prescribing, seeking feedback until 15 June 2026. The draft Endorsement for scheduled medicines and accompanying guidelines would establish consistent education and training requirements across all Australian states and territories. Over 40,000 registered pharmacists would be affected by the new standard, which covers physical examination, diagnostics, clinical decision-making, and referral practices.