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VPA Circular

The VPA Circular is a document issued by the Victoria Pharmacy Authority (VPA) in Australia. It provides important information and updates to pharmacists and pharmacy stakeholders.

VPA Circular

The VPA Circular is a document issued by the Victoria Pharmacy Authority (VPA) in Australia. It provides important information and updates to pharmacists and pharmacy stakeholders.

The circular covers topics such as regulatory requirements, changes in legislation or guidelines, upcoming events, and best practices. Pharmacists are expected to review and follow the information provided in the circular to ensure compliance and maintain high standards in pharmacy practice. The VPA Circular facilitates communication and promotes transparency within the pharmacy profession in Victoria.

Current Edition

VPA Circular

Circular No. 38 - 21 August 2025

Welcome to VPA’s August circular.
I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Adam Stormont who was appointed as a pharmacist member of the VPA from 1 July 2025. We thank Divesh Sanghvi, our outgoing pharmacist member for his contributions to the VPA.
This circular includes an update on the VPA team and also information on how long to retain prescriptions which is a query that the VPA often receives.
We have seen recent cases of non-compliance with ownership structures involving companies and emphasise that shares in a company licensee must only be held by registered pharmacists. A case study is provided to illustrate this requirement as well as a company licensee’s obligation to inform the VPA of changes to its shareholding, directorship and office bearers.
I encourage licensees to visit the VPA website to access relevant notification and application forms. VPA officers can be contacted to provide information and clarification.
David McConville Chair, Victorian Pharmacy Authority
 

Previous editions

Circular No. 38 - 21 August 2025
August 22, 2025
Special Circular - 2 June 2025
June 2, 2025
Circular No. 37 - 3 April 2025
April 3, 2025
Circular No. 36 - 19 December 2024
December 20, 2024
Circular No. 35 - 6 September 2024
September 6, 2024
Circular No. 34 - 21 December 2023
December 21, 2023
Circular No. 33 - 31 August 2023
August 31, 2023
Circular No. 32 - 28 April 2023
April 28, 2023
Circular No. 31 - 22 December 2022
December 22, 2022
Circular No. 30 - 24 November 2022
November 24, 2022
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