If you are also changing pharmacy ownership, see Relocate and change ownership of a pharmacy.
What you need to know
Under section 90 of the National Health Act 1953 (Act), a pharmacist must apply to us for approval to relocate a pharmacy. The Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA) considers a pharmacist’s application and makes a recommendation.
Before applying, please see the Pharmacy location rules.
If you need to temporarily relocate your pharmacy because of a disaster or exceptional circumstances, see Pharmacies affected by disaster.
How to apply
To apply to relocate an existing pharmacy, the pharmacist will need to:
- determine which item of the Pharmacy Location Rules to apply under
- access the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal to lodge an application – please note, you must agree to the terms of use to access the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal
- Provide relevant information to support the application.
See our guide on how to submit an application to relocate an approved pharmacy (without a change of ownership).
See also the ACPA application process map.
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