Australasian College of Pharmacy

What Australasian College of Pharmacy does

The Australasian College of Pharmacy is an Australian professional pharmacy education and membership organization founded in 1976 and headquartered at 132 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill, Queensland. It serves registered pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy assistants, Guild Proprietor members, and overseas-qualified pharmacists across Australia (with some New Zealand reach) through a portfolio of accredited continuing professional development (CPD) courses, scope-of-practice training, and intern programs. Primary offerings include immunisation courses (13 hours online plus 8-hour face-to-face workshop), full scope-of-practice modules (Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives, UTI Training, Travel Health, Skin Conditions, Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine, Medicines Administration, Cultural Competency, Oral Contraceptives), an Intern Training Program, pharmacy assistant qualifications via ACP Training (RTO 0452), evidence-based clinical Guidelines publications, and College Fellowship credentials.

The College operates primarily through its GuildEd web-based learning management system, which delivers online CPD modules, tracks CPD credits, manages enrolments, and issues certificates, supplemented by face-to-face workshops for clinical and injection-technique training. The platform is built on a standard association software stack (Membes AMS) with no proprietary AI components. Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (with a $300 Professional Plus upgrade tier), individual course fees (ranging from $99 to $739 per course based on member status), conference/event access (notably the APP2026 conference as official education partner), CPD accreditation services, and professional services revenue from administering Queensland Health and NT Health training subsidies ($7,000 and $8,500 per eligible pharmacist, respectively) for scope-of-practice pilots. Government subsidy administration is conducted in partnership with James Cook University and Queensland University of Technology as course providers.

On 19 December 2025, the College was acquired by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. Both organisations are now in a structured transition phase through 2026, with the College CPD Library remaining open until 30 September 2026 and full platform shutdown scheduled for 31 March 2027; ACP Training (RTO 0452) is being closed with learners transferred to PSA's RTO 122206 by December 2026. The combined entity is positioned to consolidate education content, reduce duplication, and scale member services across Australia's pharmacy professional community.

Name

Australasian College of Pharmacy

Legal name

Australasian College of Pharmacy

Website

https://acp.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Australasian College of Pharmacy is an Australian professional pharmacy education and membership organization founded in 1976, providing accredited CPD courses, scope-of-practice training, and intern training for pharmacists and pharmacy assistants. Acquired by PSA in December 2025.

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Product category

Pharmacy Continuing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Continuing professional development
• Pharmacist training
• Immunisation training
• Intern training program

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions for pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, interns, and guild proprietors providing access to CPD library, courses, and member benefits.
2. Course Fees: Individual course purchases and enrolments for non-members and subscribers, including immunisation courses, short courses, and full scope training programs.
3. Conference and Event Access: Revenue from APP2026 conference CPD activities and assessments for conference delegates.
4. Training Subsidy Administration: The College administers government-funded training subsidies for Queensland (up to $7,000) and Northern Territory (up to $8,500) pharmacists undertaking scope of practice training, acting as funding distributor for government health departments.
5. CPD Accreditation Services: Accreditation services for pharmacy continuing professional development activities and courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Australasian College of Pharmacy is a professional education college that delivers accredited continuing professional development (CPD) courses, training programs, and membership services for practising pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and pharmacy interns across Australia. Its core offering is the College CPD Library (GuildEd) — a learning management platform hosting immunisation training, full scope of practice courses, short courses, intern training, and pharmacy assistant qualifications, supplemented by government-funded training subsidy administration in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Product overview

The Australasian College of Pharmacy operates as a professional pharmacy education and membership organisation offering a portfolio of CPD courses, training programs, and professional development services primarily through its College CPD Library (GuildEd) learning management platform. The core product portfolio includes Immunisation Courses and Full Scope Courses (covering Cultural Competency, Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine, Medicines Administration, Oral Contraceptives, Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives, Skin Conditions, Travel Health, and UTI Training). Supporting offerings include the Intern Training Program for pharmacy graduates, Pharmacy Assistant Training (ACP Training via Cloud Assess), the APP2026 Conference for CPD credits, Guidelines publications for clinical practice, Training Subsidies Programs for Queensland and Northern Territory, College Fellowship credentials, and CPD Accreditation services. Following its acquisition by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) in December 2025, the College is transitioning its content and services into PSA's education catalogue throughout 2026.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• College CPD Library (GuildEd) Primary digital learning management platform providing access to continuing professional development courses, CPD tracking, learning plans, and certificates for pharmacists and pharmacy assistants.
• Immunisation Courses Accredited training program providing pharmacists with the knowledge and skills required to deliver vaccination services; combines 13 hours of online learning with an 8-hour face-to-face workshop for injection technique training and assessment.
• Full Scope Courses Portfolio of training courses enabling pharmacists to expand their scope of practice, covering Cultural Competency, Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine, Medicines Administration, Oral Contraceptives, Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives, Skin Conditions, Travel Health, and UTI Training.
• Medicines Administration Course CPD-accredited short course that trains pharmacists in medicines administration techniques across multiple routes including oral, sublingual, buccal, nasal, ocular, otic, rectal, vaginal, topical, transdermal, inhalation, subcutaneous and intramuscular.
• Intern Training Program (ITP) Structured training program providing online learning, support, and a pathway for pharmacy interns to achieve general pharmacist registration, with cohorts commencing in February and August each year.
• Pharmacy Assistant Training (ACP Training RTO 0452) Registered training organisation (RTO 0452) providing nationally recognised vocational qualifications (Certificate II, III and IV in Community Pharmacy) for pharmacy assistants, delivered via the Cloud Assess online learning platform.
• APP2026 Conference Official education partner conference delivering up to 13 hours of accredited Group 1 CPD credits (convertible to 26 Group 2 CPD credits upon assessment) for pharmacists attending accredited sessions, plus a trade stand at APP2026.
• Guidelines for Australian Community Pharmacists Evidence-based clinical guidance publications for community pharmacists covering Uncomplicated Cystitis, Management of Acute Pain and Fever in Children, Management of Reflux, and Management of Migraine.
• Training Subsidies Program Government-funded subsidy programmes for pharmacists undertaking full scope of practice training, offering up to $7,000 per pharmacist in Queensland (Queensland Health) and up to $8,500 per pharmacist in the Northern Territory (NT Health).
• College Fellowship Professional recognition credential acknowledging distinguished pharmacists who have contributed significantly to pharmacy practice, education, or the profession, with final inductions held at the 50th Anniversary Celebration & Fellowship Dinner in Brisbane in February 2026.
• CPD Accreditation Service Accreditation service for continuing professional development activities, ensuring compliance with Pharmacy Board of Australia and Australian Pharmacy Council standards.
• Overseas Pharmacists Foundations Course Orientation program for pharmacists who qualified outside Australia, covering local pharmacy practice standards, regulatory frameworks, and bridging to Australian registration requirements.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025PSA acquired the Australasian College of Pharmacy on 19 December 2025. The acquisition means a strengthened PSA that can scale products and services members value most by reducing duplication and investing more in education, practice support, and advocacy. Both organisations entered a structured transition phase throughout 2026, with College content gradually consolidating into PSA's education catalogue.
• James Cook UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames Cook University is a course provider for the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot and Northern Territory Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Program, offering Graduate Certificate of Advanced Practice and Prescribing for Pharmacists (Course Code: 120811).
• Queensland University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland University of Technology is an approved course provider for the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot, offering Safe Prescribing and Quality Use of Medicines training.
• Pharmacy Guild of AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuild Proprietor Members access PSA benefits through the Guild Partner Membership. The College (now part of PSA) works with the Guild to provide professional development and membership pathways for pharmacy owners.
• Vision AustraliaminorOthersListed as an Industry Partner of the College, representing a partnership for accessibility and inclusion initiatives.
• SanofiminorOthersListed as an Industry Partner, providing pharmaceutical industry support and collaboration for pharmacy education programs.
• BayerminorOthersListed as an Industry Partner, representing pharmaceutical industry collaboration for pharmacy education.
• MediscaminorOthersListed as an Industry Partner, providing pharmaceutical products and support for pharmacy training.
• Parkinson's QueenslandminorOthersListed as an Industry Partner, representing a health advocacy organisation partnership for specialised pharmacy education.
• National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA)minorOthersListed as an Industry Partner, representing the peak body for pharmacy students in Australia.
• Retail Pharmacy Magazine / CPD PublicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as an Industry Partner for pharmacy industry publishing and CPD content distribution.
• Queensland HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland Health has committed funding to support community pharmacists undertaking training for the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot. The College has been engaged to manage distribution of training subsidies up to $7,000 per eligible student.
• NT HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNT Health has committed funding to support community pharmacists undertaking training for the Northern Territory Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Program. The College has been engaged to manage distribution of training subsidies up to $8,500 per eligible student.
• APP2026 Conference OrganiserscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPSA through the Australasian College of Pharmacy is the official education partner of the APP2026 conference, delivering accredited CPD activities and hosting a trade stand (#343) at the conference.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Australian Pharmacy Council: APC is the independent accreditation authority for Australian pharmacy education and the accreditor of the College's immunisation and CPD programs. While not a direct competitor, it is a key counterpart that sets the standards the College's courses must meet.
• National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA): NAPSA is the peak body representing Australian pharmacy students and is an industry partner of the College, providing a pipeline of intern and future member customers.

Regional players

• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): APhA is the largest US pharmacy professional association, offering CPD (CPE), training, certification (including immunization), and credentialing. It is a global analogue for the College's role in accredited pharmacist education.
• National Pharmacy Association (UK): NPA is the UK trade association for community pharmacy owners and pharmacists, providing training, CPD, and support services. While based in the UK, it is a comparable professional pharmacy education and training body to the Australasian College of Pharmacy.
• Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA): CPhA is the national professional body for Canadian pharmacists, providing CPD, advocacy, and training programmes. Comparable in scope to the College's CPD and scope-of-practice training offering.

Broad incumbents

• Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA): PSA is the national professional organisation for Australian pharmacists and the parent company of the Australasian College of Pharmacy since December 2025. It provides CPD, training, advocacy, and member services to Australian pharmacists, directly overlapping with the College's offering and now absorbing the College's catalogue.
• Pharmacy Guild of Australia: The Pharmacy Guild is the national peak body representing community pharmacy owners in Australia. It provides its own CPD, training programs, and member services to proprietors, and is a key channel partner (Guild Partner Membership) for the College.

Direct peers

• Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA): SHPA is the national professional organisation for hospital pharmacists in Australia, providing CPD, training, education, and credentialing. It competes with the College for pharmacist CPD share, particularly in clinical and hospital-focused specialisation.

Emerging players

• Queensland University of Technology (QUT): QUT offers Safe Prescribing and Quality Use of Medicines training as an approved provider for the Queensland Scope of Practice Pilot, competing with and partnering alongside the College.
• James Cook University (College of Medicine and Dentistry): JCU delivers the Graduate Certificate of Advanced Practice and Prescribing for Pharmacists, a competitor in the scope-of-practice training market and a partner to the College for the Queensland and NT pilot programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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