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Pharmacy Registration Pathways

1

Initial Assessment

Australian Pharmacy Council assessment of qualifications

  • ✓ Document verification
  • ✓ Qualification equivalence
  • ✓ English proficiency
2

OPRA Examination

Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment

  • ✓ 120 MCQ questions
  • ✓ Emphasis on therapeutics
  • ✓ 2.5 hours duration
  • ✓ Rasch scoring methodology
3

Supervised Practice

Internship training program completion

  • ✓ 1824 hours minimum
  • ✓ Competency assessments
  • ✓ AHPRA registration

Registration Timeline & Costs

Total Timeline: 12-18 months

From application to full registration

APC Initial Assessment$800
OPRA Exam Fee$1,100
English Test (if required)$400
AHPRA Registration$500
Total Estimated Cost$2,800+

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