VPA Communiqué

The VPA Communiqué is a communication issued by the Victoria Pharmacy Authority (VPA) in Australia. It provides important information, updates, and guidance to pharmacists and stakeholders in the pharmacy profession in Victoria.


It covers topics such as regulatory requirements, professional standards, and changes in legislation or guidelines. The communiqué helps keep the pharmacy community informed and ensures compliance with standards and practices set by the VPA.

Current Edition

22 Dec 2022

VPA Circular No. 31

22 December 2022
VPA Circular No. 31

Circular No. 31 - 22 December 2022

In this Circular

  • Chair’s message
  • Special focus
  • Pharmacy ownership audit program Year 3 and Program Evaluation Report
  • Update on the VPA Guidelines
  • VPA Standards FAQs
  • Update on the inspection report and VPA Self-Audit form
  • Applications: Update on the provision of approval information to PBS Approved Suppliers
  • Quarterly performance report
  • From the inspectors: A focus on managing S8 poisons
  • Did you know? Installation of automatic machines in pharmacies
  • For information: AHPRA registration renewal – implications of lapsed registration for owners
  • Resources

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