Have your say: Safe prescribing by pharmacists

2 Jun 2026

On behalf of the Pharmacy Board of Australia, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is inviting members of the public to share their views on a proposed national education standard and guidelines, to support safe prescribing by pharmacists.

Join a focus group

Feedback can be provided by taking part in a small focus group of 10 participants.
There are 30 places available across three online focus groups.
We would welcome a range of participants of various ages and diverse lived experiences, who use pharmacy services.

Session details

Participants are invited to attend one 90-minute online focus group:
- Tuesday 2 June 2026, 12.00 – 1.30pm AEST [Fully subscribed]
- Wednesday 10 June 2026, 5.00 – 6.30pm AEST
- Friday 12 June 2026, 2.30 – 4.00pm AEST
The focus group will be held online, using Microsoft Teams.

What to expect

Participants will receive some background reading (approximately 2 pages) in advance.
A small number of Ahpra staff will be in attendance to guide the discussion, answer questions, provide clarification and gather your feedback.
A written record of the sessions will be made (with your consent) so we can accurately capture the feedback in the participants own words. All feedback will be de-identified to protect participants privacy.

Who can apply?

We welcome expressions of interest from people in all states and territories across Australia. This expression of interest information is also on the PharmBA website.

Thanking you for your time

We are offering compensation for your time, in the form of a gift card.

How to apply

Expressions of interest close at midnight AEST Friday 5 June 2026. To register your interest and availability to participate, please complete the form.

More information

Read the consultation snapshot and the consumer consultation guide on the Pharmacy Board of Australia website.