Applying to become an authorised pharmacist: Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice

Only pharmacists listed on the SA Health Register of Authorised Pharmacists are permitted to provide Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice services in South Australia, including the prescribing of certain Schedule 4 (Prescription Only) Medicines. Community pharmacists must meet the requirements outlined in Regulation 17A of the Controlled Substances (Poisons) Regulations 2011 and Community Pharmacist Prescribing Code (PDF 709KB).

To apply for authorisation to provide Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice services in South Australia, including the prescribing of certain Schedule 4 (Prescription Only) Medicines, pharmacists must submit an application form.

Once authorised, pharmacists are issued a prescriber number which must be included on any prescriptions generated. The pharmacist’s name, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) registration number, and prescriber number are included on the public SA Health Register of Authorised Pharmacists.

Further information

If you have any questions about Community Pharmacy Expanded Scope of Practice services in South Australia, please contact the Office of the Chief Pharmacist at Health.CommunityPharmacyInitiatives@sa.gov.au.