PHARMACY owners looking for guidance about the pharmacy location rules can now access an updated applicant's handbook through the Department of Health and Aged Care's website.
The 63-page guide, which was published yesterday, covers a broad range of issues including when a pharmacist must seek the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care.
"It is strongly recommended that all potential applicants consult this handbook before lodging an application," the Department said.
"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 and Aged Care on 18 Sep 2018."
To support pharmacists seeking to make an application to establish a new pharmacy or to relate a Section 90 store, the Department has also released a flow chart, to assist pharmacists to make valid applications.
CLICK HERE to access the handbook, and HERE to view the flowchart.
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