VPA Standards
The Victorian Pharmacy Authority Standards (“the Standards”) were published in the Government Gazette No. G 19 Thursday 12 May 2022 (see pages 2435-2440).
The Standards
- have been approved by the Victorian Minister for Health;
- commence on 12 May 2022; and
- apply to all registered premises in Victoria, except where specifically excluded.
Licensees are responsible for meeting the Standards.
Click here to access the standards
Click here for the VPA Standards FAQs
VPA Guidelines
The VPA Guidelines
- represent the current policies of the Authority;
- support the Standards and the requirements of the Pharmacy Regulation Act 2010; and
- should be read in conjunction with
- the Standards
- guidelines issued by the Pharmacy Board of Australia
- standards and guidelines issued by pharmacy professional organisations
Click here to access the VPA Guidelines effective 1 January 2023