This website has been designed as a resource to pharmacists and to aid the general public in the understanding of the registration and regulation of pharmacists in Victoria.

COPYRIGHT
All information, documents and content on this internet website remain the property of the Pharmacy Board of Victoria.

DISCLAIMER
Whilst the information contained in this site has been presented with all due care, the Board does not guarantee that the information is free from errors or omission. The information is made available on the understanding that the Board and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including liability by reason of negligence) to users for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation in the information or otherwise. Furthermore, whilst the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information. The information may change without notice and the Board is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed and stored or in any way interpreted and used by a user.

PRIVACY
The Board is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals. The Board is bound by the Privacy Act 1988, the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Information Privacy Act 2001. The Board's privacy policy can be viewed on this website.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
If you wish to obtain or gain access to records held by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria, you will need to determine whether the information you require is a public document or whether you should apply under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

The Health Professions Registration Act 2005 outlines the functions of the Board. The Act requires the Board to maintain a register of pharmacists in this State and this register must be available for inspection by any person. Copies of the register may also be purchased for a statutory fee. The Board publishes the 'Pharmacy Board of Victoria Guidelines for Good Pharmaceutical Practice' which are updated annually and available for inspection or purchase. Periodically, the Board also publishes new guidelines or amends existing guidelines in its Circulars to pharmacists.

You may contact the Board to enquire as to whether the information you require is available for inspection or purchase or whether you should apply for it under the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Some information may not be available if it is classified under the FOI Act as an 'exempt document'.

To apply for a document under the provisions of the FOI Act, you may do so by providing details in writing to the FOI Officer or alternatively, you may complete an FOI Request Form. Further information regarding FOI requests is detailed in the FOI Flowchart and queries can be directed to the Board's Freedom of Information Officer (Contacting the Board).

To assist you to identify information available to the public as required by Part II of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, you should refer to the Board's Public Information List.

COMMENTS
Comments or questions concerning this website should be referred to the Registrar, Pharmacy Board of Victoria via registrar@pharmacybd.vic.gov.au.