Updates

Program Updates from 1 July 2024

The Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Measure commences and a range of other program changes and updates take effect from 1 July 2024. Click ‘Read article’ for further information.

RPMA Renewal Applications can now be submitted for the 2021/22 financial year

The submission window for RPMA renewal applications is now open and will close on 14 June 2021. In accordance with the RPMA Program Rules, applications received outside this window will not be accepted.

Community pharmacy COVID-19 vaccine rollout EOI

All section 90 community pharmacies are invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to participate in the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine to priority populations from Phase 2A onwards of the national rollout strategy. The EOI process will be managed by the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Record Keeping Reminder

We remind Service Providers of the obligation to retain appropriate records for the timeframe detailed in the PPA General Terms and Conditions and relevant Program Rules to substantiate Pharmacy Program service claims for payment.

Improved PPA Portal Reporting Functionality

Following your feedback, we’ve released new reporting functionality aimed to assist with tax reporting.