Pharmaceutical Society of Western Australia

The Pharmaceutical Society of Western Australia

NATIONAL REGISTRATION

The Acting Minister for Health has advised that Western Australia will not join the national scheme until 18 October 2010.

Until WA does join the scheme -

The Pharmacy Act 1964 (the current Act) and the Council will continue in existence

Practitioners are required to hold a licence issued by the Council

Pharmacists registered in WA who wish to practise in another State must obtain registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Pharmacists registered under the national scheme MUST apply to the Council for registration in WA before commencing practice

For other information relating to the national scheme please visit www.ahpra.gov.au