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 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.
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 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.