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Challenging the stigma of ‘invisible’ illnesses to improve care

‘Invisible’ diseases and efforts to challenge stigma and improve care are brought out into the open in the latest issue of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)’s member magazine, which also reflects on a harsh summer defined by bushfires and bushfire risk in many parts of Australia.

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Harness the breadth of pharmacist expertise to reduce medicines-related harm in aged care

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has welcomed today’s release of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)’s Medicine Safety: Aged Care report, backing the majority of recommendations one week after the publication of its expert-led Standard of practice in geriatric medicine for pharmacy services.

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SHPA welcomes medicines safety progress as PBAC backs opioid restrictions

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has welcomed a raft of recommendations from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to restrict the prescribing of opioids, including smaller pack sizes, as part of broader efforts to support appropriate use and reduce associated harms.

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Challenging the stigma of ‘invisible’ illnesses to improve care

Harness the breadth of pharmacist expertise to reduce medicines-related harm in aged care

SHPA welcomes medicines safety progress as PBAC backs opioid restrictions

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