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 The VPA Circular has been replaced by the VPA Newsletter.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 Aug 2025

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

 

 


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