The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia

SHPA has reiterated the urgent need for RATs to be made available to Hospital Pharmacists and their colleagues as steeply rising numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and healthcare workers in isolation puts hospitals under intense pressure.

SHPA calls for COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to be made freely available, as stress on hospital capacity and strain on Hospital Pharmacists and their peers grows due to surging infections.

SHPA has welcomed PM Scott Morrison’s announcements on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine booster program following the emergency meeting of the National Cabinet on 22 December.

SHPA has released comprehensive guidelines on the dispensing and distribution of medicines in Australian hospital pharmacies, as new data shows the profession manages just under one quarter of the over $13.5b PBS expenditure.

Expanded and revised through the expertise of hospital pharmacists and guided by a multidisciplinary Editorial Committee, the 4th edition of Don’t Rush to Crush is now available online!

SHPA congratulates Minister Hunt on his two-decade career in federal politics and, most importantly in the past five years, overseeing major reforms and managing challenges as the Minister for Health and Aged Care.

SHPA welcomes new Federal Government legislation to further mitigate the impact of medicines shortages and ensure new and innovative medicines are accessible, available and affordable for all Australians into the future.

Hospital Pharmacists are integral to curbing the spread of antibiotic resistance as attention turns to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week + SHPA welcomes renewed Australian Government commitment to protect the community from antimicrobial‑resistant disease.

SHPA members are leading charge during #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek, highlighting best practices to help stop further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Trialling technician-ready tasks to enable expanded roles for pharmacists as well as one hospital’s pandemic planning as a template for others spearhead the latest issue of the JPPR, SHPA’s flagship journal

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

SHPA staff are continuing to work remotely in 2022.

Until further notice the SHPA Secretariat landline will not be in use. Please direct general enquiries to shpa@shpa.org.au, or contact relevant SHPA staff directly via their email address or mobile phone.

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Hospital workers need rapid tests to fight dangerous peak of Omicron wave

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has reiterated the urgent need for Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to be made available to Hospital Pharmacists and their colleagues, as steeply rising numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and healthcare workers in isolation puts hospitals under intense pressure.

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Rapid antigen tests should be freely available amid Omicron surge

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has called for COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to be made freely available as supply increases over January, as stress on hospital capacity and strain on Hospital Pharmacists and their peers grows due to surging infections.

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Hospital Pharmacists welcome Australian Government’s shot in the arm for booster program

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcements yesterday on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine booster program following the emergency meeting of the National Cabinet.

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