Evolution to QSPP
The transition from QCPP to the Quality and Safety Pharmacy Program (QSPP) reflects the continued evolution of community pharmacy practice in Australia.
QSPP builds on the strengths of QCPP while shifting the emphasis from compliance alone to the effective delivery of quality and safety in everyday practice. Pharmacies are not being asked to fundamentally change what they do, but to demonstrate more clearly how quality, safety, and clinical governance support patient care.
By assessing compliance against the Australian Community Pharmacy Standard (AS85000:2024), QSPP strengthens the credibility of community pharmacy, supports future scope of practice, and positions the profession as a trusted and integral part of Australia’s primary healthcare system.
Community pharmacies are an important part of everyday healthcare for Australians
Whether someone is collecting a prescription, receiving a vaccination, or seeking health advice, they deserve care that is safe, high-quality, and tailored to their needs.
The Quality and Safety Pharmacy Program (QSPP) helps ensure community pharmacies across Australia meet nationally recognised standard for safety, quality, and patient care. Pharmacies accredited under QSPP have demonstrated their commitment to providing care that is professional, reliable, and aligned with contemporary healthcare expectations.
QSPP builds on almost 30 years of pharmacy accreditation in Australia and reflects the modern role of pharmacists as trusted healthcare professionals in Australian communities.
This website will help you understand what QSPP is, why pharmacy accreditation matters, how to become accredited, and what it means for the care patients receive when they visit an accredited pharmacy. It is the central source of information about QSPP and how it supports confidence and excellence in pharmacy care across Australia.
