The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia

Only days left to submit an abstract for MM2019 on the Gold Coast this November and leave your mark on hospital pharmacy! Closing 11:59pm AEST Thurs 20 June 2019.

SHPA has today expressed strong concerns about the results published in the Delivering better cardiac outcomes in Victoria report published by the Victorian Agency for Health Information (VAHI).

SHPA has been recognised on the world stage for recent years of rejuvenated advocacy, building member impact and record membership retention through a 2019 Gold Quill Award for strategic communication.

With dual focus on individual professional development and the future shape of Australia’s pharmacy workforce, registrations for the SHPA and NAPSA Student Symposium 2019 are now open.

High quality, pharmacist-led medication management services for aged care residents and the codifying of national standards are needed to reduce high rates of medication-related problems experienced by older Australians.

The ACT Government’s record commitment to its hospital pharmacy workforce is leading the way recognising the unique value and expertise of hospital pharmacists to improving medication safety and patient care.

SHPA has congratulated the Hon Chris Bowen MP on his appointment as Shadow Health Minister in the new Labor shadow ministry, announced by Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese yesterday.

We’re making it easy for SHPA members renewing this winter to spread the word about the benefits of membership to their pharmacist or technician colleagues or friends! Receive a $50 CPD and event voucher for every friend who joins SHPA!

SHPA has welcomed the 2019-20 Tasmanian Budget, delivered by Tasmanian Treasurer Peter Gutwein in Hobart on Friday, which contains many favourable funding commitments to hospital pharmacy and infrastructure across the state.

SHPA has harnessed the energy of members to strengthen its commitment to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians through a dedicated Specialty Practice stream.

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Last chance! Medicines Management 2019 Abstracts due Thursday 20 June!

Network with some of clinical pharmacy's most innovative and leading minds at Medicines Management, the 45th SHPA National Conference on the Gold Coast, 14-16 November 2019.

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Low dispensing of PBS medicines at discharge a wake-up call

SHPA has today expressed strong concerns about the results published in the Delivering better cardiac outcomes in Victoria report published by the Victorian Agency for Health Information (VAHI), that show significant variations and low rates of prescribing and dispensing of key Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS) medicines for patients who have already experienced a heart attack or stroke and are at high risk of another.

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SHPA continues winning run with international award

The SHPA has been recognised on the world stage for recent years of rejuvenated advocacy, building member impact and record membership retention through a 2019 Gold Quill Award for strategic communication.

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WA Branch - Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Something for everyone

Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch WA

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SA/NT Branch: CPD Central Workshop

226 Fullarton Road, Adelaide SA

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NSW Branch Technician CE: The Clock is Ticking…Technicians, Imprest and Time Critical Lifesaving Medicines

Westbourne St, St Leonard's NSW

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