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PSA–ACP Transition

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The ACP has been acquired by PSA  

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) acquisition of the Australasian College of Pharmacy (ACP) formally settled on 19 December 2025. 

  

The acquisition means a strengthened  PSA can scale products and services members value most, by reducing duplication and investing more in education, practice support, and advocacy, without changing PSA’s peak body mandate. 

 

Both organisations have now entered a structured transition phase, which will be implemented throughout 2026. The priority will be to minimise disruption, so services currently delivered to members, learners, and stakeholders will continue without interruption during the transition.  

 

What it means for the ACP and PSA

Following PSA’s acquisition of the ACP, PSA will be better positioned to: 

  • invest in education and professional development  
  • improve consistency and quality of member services  
  • prioritise initiatives that members of both organisations have consistently identified as high value through consultation and feedback  
  • provide clearer pathways for learners  
  • sustainably invest in future programs  
  • reduce administrative overheads  
  • create long-term organisational stability.  

Information and FAQs

Following the acquisition of ACP, PSA intends to merge ACP products and services with PSA’s products and services. This will provide pharmacists with access to a greater range of education, and when merged, bring together the best features of PSA and ACP education.

 

This page provides information on what the ACP-PSA transition means for existing PSA members, ACP members and subscribers. 

Information by membership category

Current PSA Members

PSA members will continue to access all current PSA products and services with no change. Over time, ACP and PSA education content will merge and be made available to all PSA members.  

 

Stay tuned for further updates on new content and features that will enhance your PSA membership experience. 

Current ACP Members

PSA is excited to welcome ACP members to the PSA family as they transition to PSA membership.

 

If you have already received a renewal notice or recently renewed your ACP membership, PSA will honour your ACP member benefits for the duration of your current ACP membership.

 

ACP members with renewal dates from mid-January 2026 onwards, will be contacted directly with information about renewal options, how to access PSA products and services, and how to maintain access to ACP content as part of the transition.

Members of both PSA and ACP

If you currently hold an active 12-month PSA membership, nothing will change for now. 

 

Simply renew your PSA membership as usual.

 

ACP and PSA content will be merged and made available to PSA members as part of the transition.

Graduate/Intern Members

No changes at this stage.

  • PSA Graduate/Intern members will continue their existing PSA membership. See ‘Current PSA Members’
  • ACP Intern members will continue to access ACP content until notified of transition arrangements.

Australian & New Zealand Guild Proprietor Members

Pharmacists who are Australian and/or New Zealand Guild Proprietor Members are eligible for complimentary membership with PSA through the Guild Partner Membership offer.

 

PSA is excited to welcome Guild Proprietor Members to the PSA family through Guild Partner Membership.

 

If you hold an active PSA membership, there will be no changes until the end of your current 12-month term. Once your membership ends, you will need to complete and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (The Guild) to access the Guild Partner Membership with PSA. You will hear from the Guild when this EOI is ready in early 2026.

 

If you do not hold an active PSA membership, you will need to complete and submit an EOI via The Guild to access the Guild Partner Membership with PSA.

 

PSA Guild Partner Members can choose to upgrade for $300 to access PSA’s Professional Plus products and services.

Current ACP Training Learners

At this time, there is no change to your learning.

 

The ACP online learning platform, Cloud Assess, will remain open for all learners to continue their courses. All ACP contact details remain the same.

 

Enrolments remain open until further notice.

Current ACP Subscribers

You will no longer be able to upgrade your ACP membership to a paid plan. However, you can continue to purchase and enrol in courses with ACP as a non-member. 

 

If you are looking to gain access to a complete CPD library, please become a member with the PSA here. 

Current ACP ITP Students

The online learning platforms, Cloud Assess and the ACP CPD Library, will remain open for all learners to continue their courses and CPD. All of our contact details remain the same.

 

We will continue to accept enrolments into our Intern Training Program and vaccination course until further notice. These programs will continue to be upheld to the quality standards they are currently delivered at.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Membership

Following the acquisition of ACP, PSA is transitioning ACP membership to PSA membership. These FAQs explain how this transition will occur.

I only recently renewed my ACP membership. Do I need to join PSA now?

No immediate action is required. PSA will honour your current ACP member benefits.

 

Closer to your next renewal date (from late February onwards), PSA will contact you with tailored instructions.  

I’m both PSA and ACP member. Which membership do I renew?

Continue renewing your PSA membership as usual. 

 

The ACP will maintain your current access level in the ACP CPD Learning Platform until the platform is merged into PSA platforms.

 

No changes will occur during your current 12-month PSA membership. 

What does this mean for Graduate / Intern members?

Nothing changes for now. 

  • PSA Graduate/Intern remain on PSA membership. 
  • ACP Interns will continue to access ACP education and resources until transition details are confirmed. 

I’m a Guild Proprietor Member. How do I access PSA benefits?

If you have an active PSA membership, your access will continue until your current membership ends.

  

If your PSA membership has expired, or you do not currently hold a PSA membership: 

  • You will need to submit an EOI via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to be eligible for the Guild Partner Membership with PSA. 
  • The cut-off date for the first EOI cohort will be 31 January 2026, with the first cohort onboarded and receiving access to PSA member benefits on 1 March 2026. 
  • PSA will onboard Guild Partner members on a monthly basis. 

 

If you require access to CPD learning before 1 March 2026, you can still activate your ACP membership. 

 

PSA is excited to welcome Guild Proprietor Members to the PSA family through Guild Partner Membership. 

What benefits are included in the Guild Partner Membership offer?

Professional Recognition & Voting Rights
  • Voting rights
  • Eligibility to stand for official roles (except National Presidency if the member is also an ACP Former-Shareholder appointed PSA Director)
  • Eligibility to use PSA post-nominals
  • Eligibility to nominate and be nominated for PSA Awards
  • Eligibility to nominate and be nominated as a Fellow of the Society (FPS)
  • Eligibility to become a Life Member or Life Fellow

 

PSA Communications
  • PSA Today
  • President’s Newsletter
  • PSA Alerts
  • Member Briefings

 

Advice services
  • Pharmacist Advice Line
  • Industry Alerts
  • Standards and Guidelines

 

Member engagement
  • Awards Eligibility
  • Communities of Specialty Interest

 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) & other training
  • Australian Pharmacist Online Access CPD
  • Essential CPE
  • Webinars
  • Access to CPD Planning Tool
  • Free access to Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) Training
    Free access to Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) Training
Scope of Practice Training Modules

Access to the following Scope of Practice Training  Modules:

  • Managing Uncomplicated Cystitis (UTI)
  • Contraception Essentials
  • Travel Health
  • Skin Conditions – Mild Plaque Psoriasis, Impetigo, Shingles & Atopic Dermatitis
  • Immunisation Training at Member Pricing

Can Guild Partner Members upgrade their membership?

Yes. Guild Partner Members can upgrade to PSA’s Professional Plus tier for $300, which provides access to PSA’s most comprehensive tier of membership, including additional benefits, products and services.

 

PSA’s Professional Plus membership includes additional benefits such as discounts on PSA’s pharmacist scope of practice training program, RTO training courses, the MMR credential program, the ACOP credential program, texts and references, conferences, events, and more.

 

Find out more about Professional Plus membership benefits here.

Do I need to pay anything during this transition?

No immediate additional fees apply unless you choose to upgrade your membership. 

 

PSA will honour valid ACP memberships during the transition period. 

 

There will be no change to PSA memberships. 

Will my membership number change?

Current PSA members will retain their PSA membership number. 

 

ACP-only members will receive a PSA member number once transitioned. 

 

Guild proprietor members will receive a PSA member number once onboarded, and access to PSA’s Guild Partner Member benefits is granted.  

 

These transitional arrangements will be communicated directly to members in early 2026. 

Will I need to create a new login for PSA?

  • PSA members: No. You will continue using your existing PSA login. 
  • ACP-only members: PSA will provide instructions for accessing PSA products and services during your transition. 

I recently joined ACP. Will I receive a refund or credit?

No action is required. PSA will honour your existing ACP membership term. Further details regarding transition arrangements will be communicated in early 2026.  

I’m a member of both the PSA and ACP. I have just renewed my yearly membership with ACP. Will I receive a refund or credit?

No. If  you are a PSA and ACP member, you will be able to continue accessing both PSA and ACP education catalogues, until they are merged.

 

In the future, you will only need to renew your PSA membership. 

What if my membership renewal is due soon?

Your renewal pathway depends on your membership type during the transition period: 

  • PSA members: Renew as usual via PSA. 
  • ACP members who have received a renewal notice: Renew your ACP membership, and PSA will honour your ACP membership term covered by the renewal once the invoice is paid. 
  • ACP Members (renewal dates mid-Jan 2026 until end-Mar): You will receive reminders about your upcoming membership renewal from the ACP. These emails will include instructions for renewing your PSA membership directly. 
  • ACP Members (renewal dates April onwards): PSA will contact you in early 2026 with instructions before your renewal date.  

I’m both a PSA and ACP member, will I be double charged?

No. You should continue renewing your PSA membership only.

 

Members will continue to have access to the ACP’s CPD Learning Platform until it is merged into the PSA platform.

Who do I contact if I’m unsure which category I fall into?

Members can contact PSA Member Services team at membership@psa.org.au or ACP’s Membership team at membership@acp.edu.au for assistance.

 

ACP members will also receive tailored communication directly based on their current membership status. 

I am an ACP Subscriber – will I get a PSA membership?

No. ACP subscriber arrangements remain unchanged and do not include PSA membership. 

 

If you are looking to gain access to the complete CPD library, please become a PSA member.

I am an ACP Student Member – will I get a PSA membership?

Yes. All pharmacy students can join PSA at no charge. 

 

For further information and to join PSA, please click here.

What happens to my ACP Fellowship status?

A decision is yet to be made on the recognition of ACP Fellows by the PSA. 

  

This decision currently sits with the PSA Board, and a decision will be made in 2026. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Education

Following the acquisition of the ACP, PSA intends to merge PSA’s and ACP’s education products over time. 

 

This will provide members access to a wider range of industry-leading education. These FAQs provide more information about the transition. 

Will ACP education and resources still be available?

Yes. 

 

ACP education and resources will continue to be available to ACP members. Over time, ACP content will be integrated into PSA’s platforms and made accessible to PSA members. 

 

More details will be shared as the transition progresses.  

When will the ACP-PSA content merge occur?

Consideration is still being given to how PSA and ACP content will be integrated. Members will receive updates as the transition progresses. The transition is expected to commence in early 2026.   

What happens if I’ve just enrolled in a course?

Your enrolment and access will remain valid; no changes are planned in the short term. Members will be given appropriate notice of any changes to CPD and learning content they are enrolled in.  

   

Will I still have access to CPD education and clinical content?

Yes. 

 

All members will retain access to their current CPD and learning content.  

 

ACP content will remain available on the ACP CPD Learning Platform (GuildEd) for ACP members until it is integrated into PSA platforms. 

 

PSA commits to providing uninterrupted access to education, resources and member services during the transition. Members will be given appropriate notice of any changes to CPD and learning content. 

What will happen to my CPD credits and how will CPD credits be tracked during integration?

There are no immediate changes. Existing CPD recording systems provided by ACP and PSA will remain in place for now and will continue to record your CPD credits. 

 

Members will be given appropriate notice of any transition of these systems. 

Will my access to current courses change immediately?

No, ACP and PSA members will be able to continue accessing their current catalogues for now. 

What happens if I’ve just enrolled in a course in the ACP CPD Learning Platform?

Your enrolment and access remain valid. No changes are planned in the short term. 

 

Members will be given appropriate notice of any changes to CPD and learning content they are enrolled in. 

Can I continue to purchase courses through the ACP website?

Yes, you can continue to purchase courses and register for immunisation workshops and upcoming events through the ACP website for the short term. 

 

If you are not a current member of the ACP, you can join the ACP as an ACP subscriber.

How will CPD credits be tracked during integration?

Existing CPD recording systems will remain in place until further notice. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were our first pharmacists.

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