VPA Newsletter

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


The VPA publishes a regular newsletter on its activities and this is distributed by email to licensees, registered premises and VPA stakeholders. The VPA newsletter has important information, updates and resources to support licensees to engage in good regulatory practice and maintain high standards in pharmacy practice. If you wish to receive VPA news items please email your request to enquiries@pharmacy.vic.gov.au.

The VPA previously published a quarterly circular. The VPA Circular has been replaced by the VPA Newsletter. Previous editions of the VPA Circular can be accessed below.

Current Edition

22 Dec 2022

Circular No. 31 - 22 December 2022

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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