The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) extending transition arrangements for pharmacists delivering Medication Management Review (MMR) and Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) services.
The extension means pharmacists can continue delivering services using their existing Medication Review Numbers (MRNs) while they transition to new credentialing requirements. The MMR transition is extended to 31 December 2025, and the ACOP transition extended to 30 June 2026.
PSA Consultant Pharmacist Adviser Debbie Rigby FPS also welcomed the extension of transition arrangements.
“PSA continues to support consultant pharmacists through the transition to new credentials, we’ve heard your concerns and have advocated for more time particularly in ACOP roles.
“I’m pleased there has been a time extension to complete the ACOP credential whilst continuing to implement this valuable service in aged care facilities,” Ms Rigby concluded.
Chair of PSA’s Consultant Pharmacists Community of Specialty Interest (CSI) Deborah Hawthorne FPS CredPharm (MMR) said the extension was a result of PSA’s ongoing advocacy for consultant pharmacists.
“This decision provides much-needed certainty for consultant pharmacists, ensuring they can continue delivering critical patient care while completing their credentialing,” Ms Hawthorne said.
“We encourage all pharmacists to submit their evidence for recognition of prior learning (RPL) as soon as possible. We expect this will be the final extension, so it’s your last real opportunity to make the most of the RPL pathway.
“The Consultant Pharmacist CSI is here to support members in any way we can – I invite those starting or progressing through their credentialing to connect with the CSI and our amazing community of pharmacists.
PSA remains committed to supporting pharmacists through the transition process and ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of patients and aged care residents,” Ms Hawthorne said.
PSA Medication Management Review Credential and Aged Care On-site Credential are open for enrolment now, both with RPL pathways available.
