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.

 

ACP members with renewal dates from May 2026 onwards have been offered a complimentary Introductory Membership with the PSA for the remainder of the College membership year.

 

To access the Introductory Membership, ACP members need to:

  1. Create your account with PSA using a personal email, then click submit.
  2. You will be automatically loaded into your dashboard. Scroll down to the light blue square stating ‘ACP/Guild Member Registration’, and select ‘click here to register’.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the form and confirm your details.

    When completing the form, you will need to know your College Membership Type and your ACP Membership End Date. This information has been emailed to you, but, if needed, you can reach out to membership@acp.edu.au and request this information.

  4. Review and agree to PSA’s terms and conditions as part of the setup process.

Once you’ve submitted the form, your PSA benefits will be activated within 24-48 business hours.

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.

 

To access the Introductory Membership, ACP Intern members need to:

  1. Create your account with PSA using a personal email, then click submit.
  2. You will be automatically loaded into your dashboard. Scroll down to the light blue square stating ‘ACP/Guild Member Registration’, and select ‘click here to register’.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the form and confirm your details.
    • When completing the form, you will need to know your ACP Membership Type (ACP Intern) and your ACP Membership End Date. This information has been emailed to you, but, if needed, you can reach out to membership@acp.edu.au and request this information.
  4. Review and agree to PSA’s terms and conditions as part of the setup process.

Once you’ve submitted the form, your PSA benefits will be activated within 24–48 business hours.

Australian & New Zealand Guild Proprietor Members

Pharmacists who are Australian 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.

 

Regardless of whether you have an active PSA membership, all Guild Proprietors are required to complete and submit an EOI via the Guild website to access the Guild Partner Membership with PSA:

 

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.

 

The ACP will continue to accept enrolments into our Intern Training Program (ITP) for  Cohort 2 2026 (commencing early August 2026) and Cohort 1 2027 (commencing early February 2027). This program will continue to be delivered to the quality and standard they are currently delivered at.

 

ACP Intern members have been offered a complimentary Introductory Membership with the PSA for the remainder of their ACP Intern membership.

 

To access the Introductory Membership, ACP Intern members need to:

  1. Create your account with PSA using a personal email, then click submit.
  2. You will be automatically loaded into your dashboard. Scroll down to the light blue square stating ‘ACP/Guild Member Registration’, and select ‘click here to register’.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the form and confirm your details.
    • When completing the form, you will need to know your ACP Membership Type (ACP Intern) and your ACP Membership End Date. This information has been emailed to you, but, if needed, you can reach out to membership@acp.edu.au and request this information.
  4. Review and agree to PSA’s terms and conditions as part of the setup process.

 

Once you’ve submitted the form, your PSA benefits will be activated within 24–48 business hours.

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 April 2026 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?

  • PSA Graduate/Intern members will continue their existing PSA membership.
  • ACP Intern members will continue to access to ACP education and resources. ACP Interns have been offered a complimentary Introductory Membership with the PSA for the remainder of their ACP Intern membership.

 

To access the Introductory Membership, ACP Intern members need to:

  1. Create your account with PSA using a personal email, then click submit.
  2. You will be automatically loaded into your dashboard. Scroll down to the light blue square stating ‘ACP/Guild Member Registration’, and select ‘click here to register’.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the form and confirm your details.
    1. When completing the form, you will need to know your ACP Membership Type (ACP Intern) and your ACP Membership End Date. This information has been emailed to you, but, if needed, you can reach out to membership@acp.edu.au and request this information.
  4. Review and agree to PSA’s terms and conditions as part of the setup process.

 

Once you’ve submitted the form, your PSA benefits will be activated within 24–48 business hours.

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

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

 

Regardless of whether you have an active PSA membership, all Guild Proprietors are required to complete and submit an EOI via the Guild website to access the Guild Partner Membership with PSA:

 

 

Please note: Membership activation occurs in the month following submission. EOIs completed in March will be onboarded in April.

 

Onboarding Process

Guild Proprietor who is a PSA Member

If you hold an active PSA membership, there will be no changes until the end of your current 12-month term.

 

At your next renewal your account will be verified and your complimentary membership applied. If you wish to upgrade your membership to Professional plus for $300, please reach out to our friendly member services team.

 

Guild Proprietor who is NOT a PSA Member

Complete the EOI form linked above and you will be emailed with instructions on how to activate your complimentary membership with PSA.

What benefits are included in the complimentary Guild Partner Membership offer?

Professional Recognition and Voting Rights
  • Voting rights
  • Eligibility to stand for official roles (except National Presidency if the member is also a 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

 

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 Introductory Membership has been activated.

 

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

Will I need to create a new login for PSA?

PSA members: No. You will continue using your existing PSA login.

 

ACP-only members: Yes, to access the Introductory Membership offered to ACP members, you will need to create your account with PSA using a personal email and following the steps outlined above to activated your membership.

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 normal via PSA.
  • College members (renewal dates mid-Jan 2026 until end-Mar): Your membership with the College has ended and your access to the College’s CPD platform has been restricted. To access a full CPD library, please join the PSA.
  • College members (renewal dates in April) You will receive reminders about your upcoming membership renewal from the College. These emails will include instructions to renew your membership with the PSA directly.

    If you do not join the PSA, your access to College member benefits will be restricted. To avoid disruption to your professional development activities, please join the PSA.

  • College Members (renewal dates May 2026 onwards): You have been offered a complimentary Introductory Membership with the PSA for the remainder for the College membership year.

 

To access the Introductory Membership, College members need to:

  1. Create your account with PSAusing a personal email, then click submit.
    • Please note: If you receive the following error: ‘Your request cannot be processed at this time, that email address is already in use’, this means that, at some point in the past, you created a PSA account.
      • Know your password? Click here to login in to your MyPSA account
      • Not sure of your password? Follow the steps to reset your password to access your account dashboard.
  2. You will be automatically loaded into your dashboard. Scroll down to the light blue square stating ‘ACP/Guild Member Registration’, and select ‘click here to register’.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the form and confirm your details.
    • When completing the form, you will need to know your College Membership Type and your ACP Membership End Date. This information has been emailed to you, but, if needed, you can reach out to membership@acp.edu.auand request this information
  4. Review and agree to PSA’s terms and conditions as part of the setup process.

Once you’ve submitted the form, your PSA benefits will be activated within 24-48 business hours.

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?

Your ACP Fellowship will continue to be recognised, and you can describe yourself as a Fellow of the College. If you’re interested in PSA Fellowship, you can find more information here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Education

Following the acquisition of the ACP, PSA will progressively bring together ACP’s education offerings into the PSA education catalogue. This will create a broader and more comprehensive education experience for members, delivered through PSA, with access to an expanded range of industry leading programs and learning opportunities.

 

The FAQs below provide further information about what this transition means.

Will ACP education and resources still be available?

Yes, for a short time. ACP’s CPD content will continue to be available to ACP members and subscribers via the College CPD library, GuildEd, for the rest of this CPD year (30 September 2026), or until it is consolidated into the PSA Education catalogue or retired.

 

After this date, ACP members and subscribers will no longer be able to enrol or complete any learning in College CPD library.

 

More details will be shared as the transition progresses.  

When will the ACP CPD content move to the PSA Education catalogue?

A phased consolidation of the ACP CPD content into the PSA Education catalogue is underway and will continue throughout 2026.

 

This approach brings the best of ACP’s content into PSA – creating a bigger, better and more comprehensive education offering for members.

 

As the ACP and PSA education catalogues are consolidated:

  • Some courses may be available on both platforms during the transition
  • Duplicate courses will be gradually reduced
  • Some courses will be decommissioned
  • Some courses will be integrated and eventually be launched as brand-new courses into the PSA education catalogue
  • The College CPD library, GuildEd, will remain open for the rest of this CPD year (30 September 2026). After this date, ACP members and subscribers will no longer be able to enrol or complete any learning in College CPD library*.

 

As courses are scheduled for consolidation or retirement, we are committed to supporting learners by actively communicating with enrolled learners and allowing an appropriate amount of time to complete the course.

 

We are taking the time to develop an improved PSA education catalogue. This will provide you with access to more education and training products to support your career growth and professional development.

 

For a list of significant CPD course consolidations and course retirement dates, click here.

 

*Some sponsored CPD content, the SNAPshot learning series for pharmacy assistants and APP2026 CPD content will continue to be available for learners to enrol and complete until 31 March 2027.

What happens if I am enrolled in courses?

Your enrolment and access will remain valid until a course’s retirement date.

 

As courses are scheduled for retirement, we are committed to supporting enrolled learners by allowing an appropriate amount of time to complete the course. Alternatively, equivalent courses are available through the PSA Education catalogue.

 

Whilst the College CPD library, GuildEd, remains open to ACP members and subscribers, ACP members are encouraged to activate their PSA Membership as early as possible to enable access to the consolidated PSA Education catalogue.

 

For a list of significant CPD course consolidations and course retirement dates, click here.

  

   

Will I still have access to the ACP’s CPD content?

Yes, ACP’s CPD library will remain open for the rest of this CPD year, 30 September 2026.

 

College CPD content will remain available through the College’s CPD Library, GuildEd, to ACP members and subscribers until it is consolidated into the PSA Education catalogue or retired.

 

For a list of significant CPD course consolidations and course retirement dates, click here.

 

The College CPD library will remain open for the rest of this CPD year (up until 11:59pm AEST, 30 September 2026). After this date, ACP members and subscribers will no longer be able to enrol or complete any learning in College CPD library.

What will happen to my CPD credits in the College CPD Library, GuildEd, and how will CPD credits be tracked during the transition?

It is advised that you download and keep a local copy of your records currently held in the College CPD library, GuildEd.

 

There are no immediate changes to CPD credits or actions required from you but changes will occur in coming months.

 

Your CPD credits, transcripts and learning plans stored in College CPD library WILL NOT transfer to PSA systems.

 

The College CPD library will remain open for the rest of this CPD year (up until 11:59pm AEST, 30 September 2026). After this date, ACP members and subscribers will no longer be able to enrol or complete any learning in College CPD library.

 

ACP members and subscribers are advised to download and keep a local copy of their records currently held in the College CPD Library.

 

From 31 March 2027 the College CPD library will be shut down.

 

ACP members are encouraged to activate their PSA Membership and record their CPD activities in PSA systems from the new CPD year (1 October 2026).

Will CPD records in the College CPD Library, GuildEd, transition over to PSA systems?

No. Due to the risk of error or duplication, CPD credits, transcripts and learning plans currently stored in the College CPD library, GuildEd, will not transfer or merge with PSA systems.

 

ACP members and subscribers are advised to download and keep a local copy of their records currently held in the College CPD Library.

 

ACP members and subscribers will be given notice of how to download these records towards the end of this CPD year. In the meantime, if you would like a copy of your current ACP transcript and learning plan, please reach out to the ACP Helpdesk – helpdesk@acp.edu.au.

Will I still have access to CPD records in the College CPD Library, GuildEd?

ACP members and subscribers will be able to access their CPD records in the College CPD Library, GuildEd, until 31 March 2027, when the platform will be shut down.

 

ACP members and subscribers are advised to download and keep a local copy of their records currently held in the College CPD Library.

 

ACP members and subscribers will be given notice of how to download these records towards the end of this CPD year. In the meantime, if you would like a copy of your current ACP transcript and learning plan, please reach out to the ACP Helpdesk – helpdesk@acp.edu.au.

Can I continue to purchase courses through the ACP website?

Yes, for the short term, ACP members and subscribers can continue to purchase some courses and register for immunisation workshops through the ACP website.

 

However, as the College CPD Library, GuildEd is gradually being consolidated into PSA, this platform will eventually be shut down. You are encouraged to explore the equivalent courses that are available through the PSA Education catalogue.

 

ACP members are encouraged to activate their PSA Membership as early as possible to gain full access to the consolidated PSA Education catalogue. New members can sign up for PSA membership here.

 

For a list of significant CPD course consolidations and equivalent PSA courses, click here.

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