Manual application process

Pharmacy Business Ownership Administration System (PBOAS)

PBOAS is now available for submitting pharmacy business licence applications online. Designed to be applicant‑focused, familiar, and efficient, it offers a smoother and more consistent experience for users compared to the manual process.

Apply for a licence online

Manual process to apply for a pharmacy business licence

To apply for a pharmacy business licence, please follow these steps.

  1. Download Form 1A – Application for a pharmacy business licence - Natural person and/or corporation and relevant annexures.  
  2. If the applicant is a friendly society or the Mater Misericordiae Ltd, download Form 1B - Application for a pharmacy business licence - Friendly society or Mater Misericordiae Ltd and relevant annexures.
  3. Review the guidance material available on this website for information on how to complete the forms.
  4. Prepare application by completing relevant forms, annexures and gathering supporting documents.
  5. Log into PBOAS, select 'New Application' then 'Form 1(a): Document upload - manual application for a pharmacy business licence' and follow the steps to upload relevant forms, annexures and supporting documents. Click submit.
  6. Pay the application fee advised by the Council via BPOINT and keep a copy of the receipt.
  7. Respond to requests from the Council and await decision.

Application forms

Form 1A - Application for a pharmacy business licence - Natural person and/or corporation [PDF 2104.07 KB]

Form 1B - Application for a pharmacy business licence - Friendly society or Mater Misericordiae Ltd [PDF 1781.51 KB]

Additional details

Use the forms below to provide any additional information that cannot be accommodated within Form 1A - Application for a pharmacy licence - Natural person and/or corporation

Guidance notes

Contact us

We are here to help. If you have any questions about submitting an application, please contact us via enquiries@pboc.qld.gov.au or (07) 3325 6200