38Decision to grant licence

38 Decision to grant licence (1) The Authority may grant a licence to carry on the pharmacy business or pharmacy department if the Authority is satisfied that— (a) the applicant is eligible to be granted a licence; and (b) the facilities, equipment, security, management and operation of the pharmacy business or pharmacy department at the premises at which it is to be carried on comply with— (i) good pharmacy practice; and (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i), the relevant requirements in the Schedule and any other requirements that are prescribed. (2) The Authority may also have regard to the following matters in determining whether or not to grant a licence to a person to carry on a pharmacy business or pharmacy department— (a) the applicant's compliance with this Act, the regulations and any standards issued by the Authority; (b) the commitment of the applicant to utilising quality improvement programs that promote quality and safety in the dispensing and use of medicines; (c) the applicant's participation in public health programs relevant to the provision of pharmacy services; (d) the applicant's provision of affordable pharmacy services to disadvantaged groups. (3) The Authority must not grant a licence to a registered funded agency to carry on a pharmacy department unless the Authority has first consulted with the Secretary.