Australian Pharmacy Council
The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) maintains the high standards of pharmacy education and assess the competency of Australian interns and overseas pharmacists as part of our role to protect the public. We work together with Pearson VUE to provide exams to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
Exams
Please find below important links for the Australian Pharmacy Council and the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (PCNZ) exam:
- Australian Intern Written exam
- Competency Assessment of Overseas Pharmacist (CAOP®) exam, (PCNZ CAOP®), (Fiji CAOP®)
- Overseas Pharmacists Readiness Assessment (OPRA®) exam, (PCNZ OPRA®)
Specific information regarding the requirements for these exmas are available on the APC website and the PCNZ website.
Registration
Registration for our exams takes place in the APC candidate portal. Please familiarise yourself with the registration and eligibility processes on the APC and the PCNZ websites.
Prepare
Pearson VUE online sample test
The online sample test provides a preview of the testing experience and functionality for APC exams before exam day.
APC Resources
APC offers resources for candidates to prepare for the exams. Visit our website for further information: Resources | Australian Pharmacy Council.
Contact
To contact APC regarding your examination, please visit www.pharmacycouncil.org.au or email info@pharmacycouncil.org.au.
Contact us
Office hours
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CT; closed on local holidays.
Telephone numbers
• 866-703-4558 (toll-free)
• +1-952-887-6931 (toll)
Last updated 2025-04-22