Costs
The Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP) is a member funded program and must cover all its costs from program membership fees.
This covers the cost of running the program and includes provision of support to pharmacies via state branches, the 1300 helpline, review of the Standard and related materials, liaison with the Commonwealth and a range of other administrative functions required to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
Membership
As part of the Program and Assessment Rules a membership invoice will be sent to your pharmacy annually. In your accreditation year you will receive an invoice after you have been assessed by a QCPP licensed assessor which is inclusive of both your membership and assessment fees. Every other year, called your anniversary year, an invoice is sent for membership fees only. Pharmacies are reminded to also complete their T1A form and return to QCPP annually.
Being a QCPP member entitles you to many benefits which include free support and advice regarding all aspects of QCPP. It also entitles you to a free cold chain dispensary refrigerator test for each external assessment, access to Fast Track tools and resources, QCPP Helpline support and all administrative and accreditation services. In every state branch there are helpful and knowledgeable QCPP State Managers that can provide you with free QCPP assistance such as implementation advice, telephone and in-pharmacy assistance. In order to be eligible to access Pharmacy Practice Incentives (PPIs) your pharmacy must be a financial member of QCPP. For more information on PPIs please visit www.5cpa.com.au
Membership fees (revised as of 1 January 2013) are as indicated in the table below:
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Membership |
2013 fees ex. GST |
2013 fees incl. GST |
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Guild Members |
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Non-Guild Members |
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Payment Methods
QCPP offers payments through the BPAY system. Once your pharmacy receives your annual QCPP invoice, payment can be made over the internet using your cheque or savings account or by calling your financial institution. Your customer reference number will be different each time your annual QCPP membership is issued.
From 1 January 2013, pharmacies that pay any QCPP fees via AMEX will be charged a 2.5% (plus GST) surcharge. Please note: there are various options for QCPP payments including credit card, BPAY, cheque and EFT. Payments via MasterCard and Visa credit cards do not incur a surcharge fee. Please call the QCPP helpline on 1300 363 340 (option 2) if you wish to discuss your QCPP fees or payment options.
QCPP Requirements Manual
Owning a QCPP Requirements manual is mandatory for QCPP accreditation. The manual is a ring binder folder that includes the Standard, elements, procedures and templates which outline the requirements of accreditation. All pharmacies accredited at the time received a copy of the new manual in June 2011. If you would like to purchase a QCPP Requirements Manual, please download the manual order form from the QCPP Standards tab.
In order to remain QCPP accredited, under QCPP rules, your pharmacy must be assessed by an external licensed assessor every two years. As indicated in the table above Assessments are charged at $880 including GST. In your accreditation year you will receive an invoice after you have been assessed by a QCPP licensed assessor which is inclusive of both your membership and assessment fees.
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