The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia

SHPA's 'Standard of Practice in Oncology and Haematology for Pharmacy Services' appears in the latest issue of JPPR, released this week, at a time of rapidly increasing and broadening use of oncology and haematology medications in Australia.

SHPA has released a practice update to support safe, immediate use of a powerful opioid toxicity antidote, now more readily available through the Australian Government’s ‘Take home naloxone’ pilot program.

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.

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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