MMR Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you conduct Medication Management Reviews?

 

From 1 July 2025, current Medication Review Numbers (MRNs) will become invalid and pharmacists who have not obtained a new credential and MRN will be unable to claim payments for MMR services. 

 

In short: If you don’t renew your credential prior to 1 July 2025, you won’t get paid. 

 

How do I obtain the new credential? 

 

To update your credential and receive a new MRN, you must undertake an Australian Pharmacy Council Accredited Medication Management Review (MMR) recognition of prior learning (RPL) process or training program. 

 

You can undertake the MMR RPL process with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. 

 

How much does it cost? 

 

PSA Professional Plus members can undertake the MMR RPL at no charge. There is a cost of $599 for pharmacists who are not PSA Professional Plus members.  

 

• To become a PSA member, click here. 

• To upgrade your membership to Professional Plus, please contact the Member Services Team on 1300 369 772 and select ‘Option 1’.  

 

When do I need to do this? 

 

To allow time for assessment and processing, it is strongly suggested that you enrol in the MMR RPL and submit your evidence by 22 April 2025.

 

Submissions made after this date will be assessed as soon as possible, however PSA cannot guarantee that new credentials will be provided before 1 July. 

 

What do I need to do next? 

 

Step 1. Enrol in the MMR RPL 

 

• If you are a PSA Professional Plus member, click here to enrol. 

• If you are not a Professional Plus member, the cost is $599. Click here to enrol. 

 

Once you are enrolled you will have access to the MMR RPL module in the PSA portal, including the RPL and Gap Self-Assessment Tool. 

 

Step 2. Complete the PSA ‘RPL and Gap Self-Assessment Tool’ 

 

In the MMR module you will need to complete the RPL and Gap Self-Assessment Tool.

 

After completing:  

1. If you believe you are competent in meeting the APC Performance Outcomes 1.1 and 4.2, you will need to collect evidence of your prior learning. 
2. If you do not believe you are competent in meeting these outcomes, you will need to complete gap assessment activities (available in the MMR module), then proceed to step 3. 

 

Step 3. Submit your documentation 

 

The following documentation can be uploaded in the portal. This includes: 

1. The completed RPL and Gap Self-Assessment Tool 
2. A current CV/resume OR copies of at least two de-identified MMR reports OR details of PPA claims to demonstrate recency of practice. 
3. A copy of your qualification e.g. AACP accreditation certificate or PSA certificate. 

As well as evidence of prior learning: 

1. A completion certificate of the Deadly Pharmacist course (or approved alternative).
2. A personal QI plan OR documentation of peer discussion of an MMR. 

What happens next? 

Your MMR RPL submission will be assessed and feedback provided. 

 

• If all performance outcomes are met, you will receive access to a new MMR Credential certificate and medication review number (MRN) for claiming purposes. 
• If performance outcomes are not met, you will be asked to provide further information.  

Have other questions? Contact our friendly team at credentialing@psa.org.au and we will get back to you as soon as possible.