PSA standards for CPD for pharmacists now published

12 December 2025

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has today launched the PSA Standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Pharmacists, marking a new era for the accreditation of CPD activities for the pharmacy profession.

 

The launch of the PSA Standards follows the retirement of the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) Accreditation Standards for CPD Activities on 31 December 2025. Developed through extensive consultation with the profession, the PSA Standards provide a contemporary framework to guide the quality and educational integrity of continuing professional development activities for pharmacists.

 

With the commencement of these Standards, CPD providers can apply for accreditation under the PSA Accredited CPD framework.

 

All supporting materials, including application forms and the PSA Accredited CPD Provider Handbook, will be available at this link from 5 January 2026.

 

PSA acknowledges and thanks the individuals and organisations who contributed feedback during the consultation process and looks forward to supporting providers in delivering high-quality education for pharmacists.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS reflected on the process of developing the Standards, acknowledging the work of all involved, including the individuals and organisations who provided feedback during the consultation period.

 

“The approval of the PSA standards for CPD for pharmacists marks a significant milestone in PSA’s already rich history in upholding quality education standards, now spanning decades,” she said.

 

“We know our education and continuing professional development are core values for our members. I want to assure you that these standards will give pharmacists the confidence that the CPD they access is of high quality.

 

“I sincerely thank everyone who participated in the consultation process. It is an incredible achievement to be sharing this news only 5 months after announcing PSA’s intent to publish these education standards.”

 

To view the Standards or enquire about the accreditation process, contact CPDaccreditation@psa.org.au or visit the link accessible here.

 

Media contact: Leah Jacobsen 

M: 0480 099 798   E: leah.jacobsen@psa.org.au 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is the only national peak body that represents all of Australia’s pharmacists across all practice settings. We want every Australian to have access to the best healthcare, and this must include optimising access to pharmacists’ knowledge and medicines expertise at the forefront of our healthcare system.