The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) confirmed last week that its Accreditation Standards for the credentialing of Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists and Medication Management Review (MMR) pharmacists have been approved by the Department of Health and Aged Care (PD Breaking News Fri). APC CEO Bronwyn Clark has thanked the stakeholders who contributed to the consultation process, with the next step being for education providers to begin developing and reviewing their programs aligned to the new standards, with applications accepted from 01 Sep. APC will also shortly begin consultation on the Performance Outcomes for aged care and MMR pharmacist programs, with the organisation having had its contract with the Department of Health and Aged Care extended. The Outcomes are anticipated to be released next month. Interested parties can obtain a copy of the newly approved Accreditation Standards prior to their official publication by contacting APC, HERE.