Full scope of practice varies wildly by state, from Queensland's 17 permanent conditions to South Australia's early rollout. We look at what that means for a pharmacy's floor plan, including a hand hygiene gap most consultation rooms don't know they have.

Pharmacy premises compliance operates across three layers - state pharmacy authority approval, NCC building classification, and professional practice standards. Here is what the framework looks like and how it connects to your fitout drawings.

Pharmacy fitout costs in 2026 range from $1,500 to over $7,000 per m2 depending on pharmacy type, location, and the services you need to support. This guide covers the full picture - dispensary, retail, compounding, consultation rooms, and what the builder's quote doesn't include.

Pharmacy shelving decisions cover two very different environments - the retail floor and the dispensary. This guide explains what independent pharmacy owners in Australia need to understand about both before a fitout begins.