Ask these questions first
- What qualification assessment, exams or supervised practice may apply?
- How does the local scope differ from your UK role?
- What evidence supports the employer’s claims about progression?
Check prescribing and other extended responsibilities explicitly. Do not assume that a UK qualification or prescribing role transfers unchanged.
Official starting points
Australia
Begin with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Confirm the current requirements against your exact qualification and practice history.
Pharmacist registrationPharmacy Board of AustraliaNew Zealand
Begin with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand. Check recognition, current registration requirements and the scope you intend to practise in.
Pharmacist registrationPharmacy Council of New ZealandExplore all 20 destinations
Compare UK-linked registration, recognised qualifications and individual assessment routes for your profession.
Compare destinations for pharmacistsPrepare for the conversation
Bring a clear record of your qualifications, countries of training and recent practice. Ask the regulator what route applies, and ask the employer what the job actually involves.
Before accepting an offer, compare supervision, working hours, professional costs, location and support. A route to registration does not, by itself, confirm a suitable vacancy or permission to work.
Planning guide · Initial edition 28 October 2026. Check live requirements with the regulator.