The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia

We look back on a year of challenges, resilience and strong growth in our 2020 Annual Report video, as members renewed in force and embraced a flexible CPD Calendar.

Members, fellows, hospital pharmacists and technicians from across the country tuned in in droves as SHPA hosted a successful, celebratory and all-virtual 2020 SHPA Virtual Congress (VCON) this weekend.

SHPA unveils a new framework to support the identification and referral by hospital-based clinicians of high risk patients to HMR, RMMR, and HOMR pathways.

SHPA’s ‘Standard of practice in clinical trials for pharmacy services’ appears in the latest issue of JPPR, released this week, as the race for a viable, sustainable COVID-19 vaccine dominates international scientific research.

Including pharmacists in residential aged care teams and embedding medicines reviews into home care packages are among the new recommendations, which align with SHPA’s submission to the Aged Care Royal Commission.

Professor Jeff Hughes is the recipient of the 2020 Fred J Boyd Award, recognising his commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and innovation, and extensive accomplishments as an outstanding pharmacy practitioner, educator and researcher.

SHPA is a proud supporter of National Pharmacy Technician Day, Tuesday 20 October 2020

Dr Erica Tong is the 2020 recipient of the Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award, recognising her professional leadership, broad research impact and Australia-first innovations, including the development and implementation of partnered pharmacist charting.

Recognising his outstanding recent contributions and exemplary efforts in hospital pharmacy practice in SA and beyond, Mr Vaughn Eaton FSHP was announced today as the recipient of the 2020 SHPA Medal of Merit.

SHPA welcomes new funding for the national COVID-19 response, including a $3.3bn boost to the National Medicines Stockpile and strong support for Australian hospitals, as 2020-21 Federal Budget is released.

SHPA members are progressive advocates for clinical excellence, committed to evidence-based practice and passionate about patient care.

Please note the SHPA office is currently closed with staff working remotely. Until further notice, the SHPA Secretariat landline will not be in use, please direct enquiries to shpa@shpa.org.au or directly to relevant SHPA staff via email or mobile.

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‘Stronger together’ as SHPA reflects on 2020 success

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has reflected on a year of challenges, resilience and strong growth opportunities following its virtual Annual General Meeting last week.

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Celebration and reflection amid Virtual Congress success

Members, fellows, hospital pharmacists and technicians from across the country tuned in in droves as the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) hosted a successful, celebratory and all-virtual 2020 SHPA Virtual Congress (VCON) this weekend.

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New hospital-initiated medication review pathways to help close safety gaps

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has unveiled a new framework to support the identification and referral by hospital-based clinicians of high risk patients to Home Medicines Review (HMR), Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) and Hospital Outreach Medication Review (HOMR) pathways.

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