What is a GP Pharmacist?
A General Practice Pharmacist works directly and collaboratively with GPs and other health professionals to support the quality use of medicines. From undertaking medication reviews and providing medication advice to patients, to conducting clinical audits and providing education to GPs and other practice staff, working as a general practice pharmacist enables you to support the quality use of medicines through a variety of activities.
What does a GP Pharmacist do?
The table below provides an example of the types of activities a General Practice Pharmacist would undertake on a day-to-day basis.
How can I become a GP Pharmacist?
PSA is the leader in education and support for pharmacists new to or interested in working in general practice, and for pharmacists already working in general practice to advance their career.
To assess if you are ready to become a General Practice Pharmacist, we recommend the following criteria as ideal characteristics and experience to enter the general practice setting:
- Current registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience post-registration
- Medication Management Review accreditation is desirable but not essential. Accreditation is available through PSA. Please click here for more information.
- Complete or be enrolled in the PSA Foundation Training (see below)
New course coming soon!
A refreshed version of this course is currently under development and will be available in 2026. It will incorporate updated content to reflect current practices and provide more in-depth strategies for building sustainable roles as a GP pharmacist.
Key Updates Include:
- Updated training on clinical audits, medication reviews, collaborative care, and patient education.
- Practical advice on finding and securing a GP pharmacist role.
- Expanded focus on building relationships with general practices and Primary Health Networks (PHNs).
Stay tuned for the new course!
