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.
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
