To register as a pharmacist in New Zealand, an applicant must have the prerequisite qualifications in pharmacy and fulfil all the requirements laid out in the Pharmacy Act 1970 and Pharmacy Regulations 1975.

All applicants must meet the Competence Standards for Pharmacists at the Pharmacist level as defined by the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand before entry to the register.

The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand is the statutory body for registration of pharmacists. Any person who holds a pharmacy qualification from, and current registration in, an overseas country, and wishes to practise as a pharmacist in New Zealand must apply to register as a pharmacist under Section 13 of the Pharmacy Act 1970.

In assessing your competence to practise in New Zealand the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand will consider each application individually, and the Council’s decisions will be confirmed in writing. There are 6 steps involved
Step 1: Preliminary Application
Step 2: Comprehensive Assessment of Qualifications and Work Experience
Step 3: Oral Presentation of Evidence
Step 4: 26 Week Preregistration Programme
Step 5: Pharmacy Law & Ethics Examination
Step 6: Preregistration Assessment

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