THE Pharmacy Board of Australia has reminded pharmacists across the country that they only have until 30 Nov to renew their registration.
Currently over 28,700 pharmacists hold general or non-practising registration, and this year when completing renewals pharmacists will be asked to check that their qualifications are recorded correctly on the register.
"This extra step will help us maintain the integrity of the national register, which helps to protect the public," the Board said.
Renewal applications received during Dec will incur a late payment fee in addition to the annual renewal fee, while practitioners who do not renew by 31 Dec 2017 will have lapsed registration and be unable to practise in Australia.
The quickest and easiest way to renew registration is online with the process expected to take less than 30 minutes.
BPay and credit or debit card payments are accepted during the renewal process - for details see www.ahpra.gov.au.
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