Yes, continuing professional development (CPD) is essential to maintaining the professional standards and qualifications of key personnel. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has implemented a mandatory CPD programme for registered pharmacists. Pharmacists must complete the prescribed number of CPD credits within a specified cycle (for example, three years) in order to renew their practising certificates. CPD activities take various forms, including attending academic lectures and seminars, completing online courses and publishing research. Although there is currently no mandatory credit system for RPs of pharmaceutical wholesalers and manufacturers as there is for pharmacists, “continuing training” is a basic requirement of Good Distribution Practice/Good Manufacturing Practice (GDP/GMP). Licensed companies are responsible for providing RPs with ongoing training on regulatory updates, new technologies and industry best practices, and for keeping all training records. During inspections, the regulatory authority will assess whether the RP's knowledge is up to date.
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Are there mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for RPs and registered pharmacists to maintain their qualifications?
A complete explanation of the regulatory basis, Drew Tang’s recommendations and risk alerts. The original material dates from 2025; read it alongside the latest official requirements.
Original guide, 2025 edition: These FAQs are provided for topic-based reference and have not all been individually checked against current rules. Please confirm fees, personnel, renewal, changes and product requirements against the professional in-depth guide for the relevant licence type and the official requirements in force at the time.
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