Registration of Pharmacy Premises

The Pharmacy Control Act 2001 requires that all pharmacy business premises must be registered with the Tasmanian Pharmacy Authority. The Act requires that the Authority must not approve the application unless it is satisfied that the premises sought to be registered are suitable, or are being made suitable, to be used for the purposes of a pharmacy business (section 71E).

All new or relocated pharmacy premises must be inspected prior to being granted a registration certificate. A eligibility fee of $450 applies.

Pharmacy premises where renovations or alterations are to be carried out must also seek approval from the Authority prior to commencing work.

The procedure:

1. Submit application for approval;
2. Authority gives "in principle" approval;
3. Carry out alterations, construction;
4. When work is completed - conduct self inspection;
5. Submit "Advice of Completion" form;
6. Authority inspection occurs;
7. Invoice for registration is issued;
8. Pay registration fee;
9. Registration certificate is issued;

Pharmacy owners intending to undertake any alterations that affect the internal layout of the dispensary or areas where scheduled medicines are stored must apply for approval prior to commencement of work.

Forms available for download:

• Application for Approval of New or Relocated Pharmacy Business Premises
• Application for Approval to undertake Alterations
• Application for Approval of Pharmacy Depot
• Premises Self-inspection Checklist
• Advice of Completion
• Name Change (Pharmacy)

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