With the Federal Election confirmed for Saturday 21 May, SHPA has called on the major parties to agree in-principle to important reforms to support patients by enhancing medication safety, provide more equitable access to medicines and plan for the workforce needed to underpin Australia’s future health and wellbeing.
Read MoreSHPA has announced its patient-focused 2022 Federal Election policy priorities, underlining the importance of a sustainable Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), greater access to the PBS for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and a strong workforce pipeline to support the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
Read MoreSHPA has welcomed Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Anthony Albanese five-point plan to fix the aged care crisis in their Opposition Budget Reply speech tonight, while supporting workforce investment through expanded university and TAFE places.
Read MoreProf Jason Roberts has been announced as the 2021 recipient of SHPAs prestigious Fred J Boyd Award, recognising the unparalleled impact that his support for the pharmacy profession and research-driven influence on pharmacy policy and practice has had on Australias healthcare system.
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