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The latest issue of Pharmacy GRIT provides a snapshot of a profession at a crossroads, as a year of once-in-a-generation upheaval gives way to one of hope and promise.

‘We have called for this expert pharmacist presence for some time and look forward to partnering with government to ensure safe and effective implementation,’ says SHPA Chief Executive Kristin Michaels, as the Aged Care Royal Commission final report is tabled.

First ever systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of dispensing errors interventions, and an inspiring oration from 2020 Fred J Boyd recipient Prof Jeff Hughes, lead a powerful new issue of JPPR.

SHPA is proudly celebrating the efforts of hospital pharmacists and technicians across the country following yesterday’s successful Day 1 of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program.

More than four-fifths of Australian pharmacy students wish to undertake hospital pharmacy residency, while hospitals remain the workplace destination of choice according to latest data.

Australia’s hospital pharmacists are preparing for their central role in the safe and secure administration of COVID-19 vaccinations, with less than one month until the first scheduled doses, supported by SHPA’s new resources, education and a member forum.

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 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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Pandemic turning points as Pharmacy GRIT celebrates fourth year

Rounding out its fourth complete volume, the latest issue of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)’s member magazine provides a snapshot of a profession at a crossroads, as a year of once-in-a-generation upheaval gives way to one of hope and promise.

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Expert pharmacists embedded in aged care will strengthen patient safety

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) welcomes proposed patient safety measures supporting the inclusion of pharmacists in aged care settings, underpinned by a new Aged Care Act and immediate review of Aged Care Quality Standards, included in the Final Report: Care, Dignity and Respect to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

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Technicians and technology: Landmark medicines safety study highlights leading interventions

The first ever systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of dispensing errors interventions, and an inspiring oration from 2020 Fred J Boyd recipient Professor Jeff Hughes, lead a powerful issue of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)’s flagship Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR) this month.

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