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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. 36 - 19 December 2024

Welcome to the VPA’s December circular.

A highlight of this year has been the improved inspection program with an enhanced focus on the VPA Standards and other high-risk areas. The updated premises self-audit form provides a tool for licensees to monitor their own compliance, better prepare for inspections and facilitate more efficient inspections. There are also clear business benefits arising from improved compliance.
 
Proprietors are reminded to be aware of their responsibilities and obligations, ensuring compliance with legislation and the VPA Standards in registered premises, consistent with the Pharmacy Board of Australia's Guidelines for proprietor pharmacists. Licensees are expected to show proactive leadership, management and good governance in their pharmacies and to ensure systems are in place to ensure ongoing compliance in their absence.

In this circular, we include information on the VPA’s public register and a reminder about the requirement to notify the VPA whenever there is a change to any pharmacy business commercial arrangements.

We include an update on recent Panel hearing outcomes and a case study highlighting how a comprehensive response to an inspection may circumvent further action by the Authority.

On behalf of the VPA members and staff, I wish you a happy and safe festive season and best wishes for the new year.

David McConville
Chair, Victorian Pharmacy Authority

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Previous editions

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
Circular No. 29 - 28 July 2022
July 28, 2022
Circular No. 28 - 13 April 2022
April 13, 2022
Circular No. 27 - 16 December 2021
December 16, 2021
Circular No. 26 - 21 October 2021
October 21, 2021
Circular No. 25 - 30 June 2021
June 30, 2021
Circular No. 24 - 29 March 2021
March 29, 2021
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