MMR FAQs

Yes, as at 31st December 2022, the AACP ceased operation. The AACP is no longer accepting applications to commence Stage 2 MMR accreditation. The College will be offering a  course for pharmacists to complete their accreditation process. (Please email or submit an enquiry below for more information).

Yes, accreditation is required.  Please refer to the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) for Home Medicines Review Program Rules and Residential Medication Management Reviews Program Rules.

The College will accredit pharmacists after successful completion of all components of the College Medication Review course. For more information please see www.acp.edu.au/mmr-course.

All components of the College Medication Review course can be accessed online.

It is our current understanding that accredited pharmacists no longer need to reaccredit to remain their MMR accreditation. The College continues to liaise with the PPA and Department of Health on the maintenance of accreditation requirements.

In the meantime, the College recommends that you continue to undertake Continuing Professional Development activities relevant to your scope of practice as an accredited pharmacist.

No. It is our current understanding that his is not the case.

The Department of Health and Aged Care have implemented a transition period whereby the AACP Medicine Review Numbers (MRN’s) that were valid as of 31 December 2022, will remain valid until 30 June 2023 within the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA). 

Previously pharmacists accredited with the AACP were required to complete 60 CPD credits each CPD year (with a maximum of 20 Group 1 CPD credits). The College will advise whether this requirement will change when more information becomes available.

The College is awaiting notification from the Department of Health and PPA regarding the ongoing accreditation requirements of existing accredited pharmacists.

Yes, the College will offer you the ability to complete your course with no disadvantage. Please email us so we can send you an enrolment form to complete stage 2 with the College below.

mmr@acp.edu.au

Yes, you will be able to obtain recognition of an accredited stage 1 course and complete stage 2 with the College. Stage 1 course certificates are valid for 3 years.

The current process of accreditation has not significantly changed. However, each accredited provider is likely to modify, tailor, and create their own pathway for accreditation with time.

Please email us at mmr@acp.edu.au if you would like to re-activate your accreditation with the College. 

All accrediting bodies are required to provide a course (inclusive of training and assessment) which is aligned to a standard currently being developed by the AACP.

Email the College for further information about MMR via mmr@acp.edu.au or complete the form below to express your interest in MMR accreditaiton and the College will contact you as more information comes to light.

Relevant links 

https://aacp.com.au/aacp-owners-announce-the-closure-of-the-aacp/ 
https://aacp.com.au/reaccreditation-faqs/ 

Disclaimer:

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained on this page is current at the date of publishing (25 November 2022). Information may change at any time. The College will endeavour to keep this information up to date. Pharmacists are advised that the landscape of MMR accreditation is changing regularly and therefore the content of this page is for their information only and does not represent advice. Pharmacists should monitor the situation regularly.