The premises of a pharmacy (Authorised Seller of Poisons) are one of the core elements of the licence, and any relocation must be approved in advance by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). You must submit an application to change the licensed premises and provide detailed plans of the new premises and a tenancy agreement or proof of ownership. The Department of Health will send officers to conduct a thorough on-site inspection of the new premises to check whether the layout, security facilities, storage conditions (such as temperature control) and dispensing area meet the requirements of the Code of Practice for Authorised Sellers of Poisons. You may operate at the new address only after the inspection has been passed and formal approval granted.
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I plan to move my pharmacy to a new address. What change procedures do I need to complete?
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