Official 2026 Meeting Dates of the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA)

Official 2026 Meeting Dates of the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA)

09 Sep 2025

ACPA Meeting and Application Dates for 2026 Released

The Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA) has released its meeting dates and application lodgement deadlines for 2026.

Pharmacists who wish to supply PBS medicines to the community and claim reimbursement from the Government must be approved under section 90 of the National Health Act 1953.

Those seeking approval to establish a new pharmacy or relocate an existing approved pharmacy are required to submit an application to the Department of Health and Aged Care. Applications are assessed by the ACPA in line with the Pharmacy Location Rules.

The full list of 2026 ACPA meeting dates and the timeframes for submitting applications via the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal are now available on the department’s website.

(Source: Department of Health and Aged Care)