Introduction It is strongly recommended that all potential applicants consult this Handbook before lodging an application. The purpose of this Handbook is to provide information and guidance to pharmacists who wish to make an application to establish a new pharmacy or relocate an existing pharmacy, approved to supply pharmaceutical benefits. The requirements for approval are contained in the Pharmacy Location Rules, determined by the Minister for Health on 18 September 2018. The Handbook provides pharmacists with comprehensive information about: the Rules and the Authority; the application process, including the requirements that must be satisfied; examples of the types of information that must be included in an application; and contact details for further information or assistance. The Handbook is divided into the following sections: Background provides general information about the Rules and the Authority. The Application Process provides information about when it is necessary to seek approval, how to make an application and how an approval is granted. The Pharmacy Location Rules sets out the requirements of each of the items in the Rules and the types of evidence which might address the requirements. Glossary provides definitions for terminology used within the Rules. Please note that the Handbook will be revised and updated as necessary. Please refer to the for Applicant’s updates and information relating to the Handbook, the Authority and the Pharmacy Location Rules. Contact Information Department of Human Services Queries regarding section 90 approvals, including enquiries relating to the lodgement of applications, should be directed to the Department of Human Services: Phone: 132 290 [please note that usual office hours apply: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri] Australian Community Pharmacy Authority Queries regarding the Rules and applications (other than enquiries relating to the lodgement of applications) should be directed to: Address: The Authority Secretariat Department of Health MDP 659, GPO Box 9848 Canberra ACT 2601 Phone: (02) 6289 2419 [please leave your name, contact number and a brief message and a member of the Secretariat will return your call as soon as possible]
Introduction It is strongly recommended that all potential applicants consult this Handbook before lodging an application. The purpose of this Handbook is to provide information and guidance to pharmacists who wish to make an application to establish a new pharmacy or relocate an existing pharmacy, approved to supply pharmaceutical benefits. The requirements for approval are contained in the Pharmacy Location Rules, determined by the Minister for Health on 18 September 2018. The Handbook provides pharmacists with comprehensive information about: the Rules and the Authority; the application process, including the requirements that must be satisfied; examples of the types of information that must be included in an application; and contact details for further information or assistance. The Handbook is divided into the following sections: Background provides general information about the Rules and the Authority. The Application Process provides information about when it is necessary to seek approval, how to make an application and how an approval is granted. The Pharmacy Location Rules sets out the requirements of each of the items in the Rules and the types of evidence which might address the requirements. Glossary provides definitions for terminology used within the Rules. Please note that the Applicant’s Handbook will be revised and updated as necessary. Please refer to the for updates and information relating to the Handbook, the Authority and the Pharmacy Location Rules. Contact Information Department of Human Services Queries regarding section 90 approvals, including enquiries relating to the lodgement of applications, should be directed to the Department of Human Services: Phone: 132 290 [please note that usual office hours apply: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri] Australian Community Pharmacy Authority Queries regarding the Rules and applications (other than enquiries relating to the lodgement of applications) should be directed to: Address: The Authority Secretariat Department of Health MDP 659, GPO Box 9848 Canberra ACT 2601 Phone: (02) 6289 2419 [please leave your name, contact number and a brief message and a member of the Secretariat will return your call as soon as possible]
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