Pharmacies due for accreditation between 1 April and 31 December 2006 will be offered an extension of up to six months to avoid any influx of assessments and allow accreditation under the 2nd edition,

QCPP 1st edition assessments will cease 30 June 2006,

Pharmacies nominating to be assessed under the 1st edition between 1 April and 30 June 2006 will need to complete a declaration form by 1 July 2007 stating that they comply with National Council's decision relating to the storage of Pharmacy Medicines and, where relevant, identifying the specialist program and services they provide; and

Pharmacies assessed under 1st edition prior to 1 April 2006 will be required to be assessed under the QCPP 2nd edition before 30 June 2008.