Pharmacist Capability Framework – Written Feedback Submission

The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) on behalf of the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) is undertaking this public consultation to seek feedback on the proposed Draft Pharmacist Capability Framework (the Framework). The APC has been engaged by the Board to develop the Framework on their behalf. The Framework, announced by the Board in late 2024, will describe the entry-to-practice capabilities of a newly registered pharmacist who is adaptable to future practice change. The Framework serves a dual purpose to support:
- APC’s accreditation functions
- the Pharmacy Board’s regulatory functions (including registering pharmacists)

Please provide your feedback on the consultation questions via this form by COB on Monday 15 December 2025.

The Public consultation paper and the draft Pharmacist Capability Framework are available on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact us at PharmacistCapabilityFramework@pharmacycouncil.org.au

APC is seeking input on the draft Framework from pharmacists, health professionals, consumers, and any interested parties to ensure the Framework is clear, contemporary, and fit for purpose. The current draft framework is the result of several iterations incorporating key recommendations and changes identified through internal review processes, reviews by the Board and the feedback received during the Preliminary consultation period undertaken from June to August 2025.

In addition to this, several key stakeholder meetings were undertaken as part of the preliminary consultation phase to help inform and guide the development of the Framework.

The primary objectives of this consultation are to seek feedback on:
- the general structure of the draft Framework
- general feedback on the Domains
- impact on practitioners and consumers