The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia

SHPA has marked National Pharmacy Technician Day on Tuesday 15 October with the release of a special video celebrating the enormous value technicians bring to the hospital pharmacy workforce.

New research in SHPA’s flagship journal has shown approximately half of Schoolies are unaware emergency contraception is available and more than one-quarter believe it is harmful, urging a re-think on outdated and misleading ‘morning after’ terminology.

Australia's largest scientific pharmacy conference promises unparalled inspiration and networking, dynamic speakers, engaging streams and one unforgettable gala dinner. 14 - 16 November on the Gold Coast, SHPA Members save up to $500 on registration!

New patient-friendly guide to bring Don’t Rush to Crush guidance direct to Australians who take oral medicines via enteral feeding tube.

New regulations to limit the availability of paracetamol have been welcomed by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) as new research shows a steep increase in overdoses during the past ten years.

Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health has confirmed important new medication safety policy measures in opening SHPA’s 2019 Medicines Leadership Forum in Canberra.

SHPA and PSA have signed an MoU enabling closer cooperation representing and empowering the majority and spectrum of Australia’s pharmacists and technicians.

SHPA has officially launched CPD Central, an intuitive online CPD planning and recording tool allowing members to efficiently manage their ongoing, annual education as required by the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Latest News

Celebrating Australia’s essential pharmacy technicians

Employed in 95% of Australian hospital pharmacies, hospital pharmacy technicians are being celebrated this week by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) as integral members of care teams around the country.

News

‘Morning after’ misleading Schoolies on emergency contraception

Approximately half of Schoolies are unaware emergency contraception is available and more than one-quarter believe it is harmful according to a new Australian research study urging a re-think on outdated and misleading ‘morning after’ terminology.

Media Release

New medicine safety resource ensures Australians ‘don’t rush to crush’

A new patient-friendly guide on safely dispersing and crushing tablets, capsules and sachets promises to support Australians who take oral medicines via enteral feeding tube, following its release by SHPA coinciding with 2019 World Pharmacists Day.

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Oct

Branch CPD Event

TAS Branch CPD Event: Introduction to Hospital Pharmacy LGH

274-280 Charles Street, Launceston TAS

Oct

Branch CPD Event

NSW Branch CPD Event: End TB with mENDications – an overview and update of TB treatment

Hospital Road, Concord NSW

Oct

Branch CPD Event

Vic Branch CPD Event: Why drug interactions matter - endocrine cases

381 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC

Latest News

Celebrating Australia’s essential pharmacy technicians

‘Morning after’ misleading Schoolies on emergency contraception

New medicine safety resource ensures Australians ‘don’t rush to crush’

Upcoming CPD Events

TAS Branch CPD Event: Introduction to Hospital Pharmacy LGH

NSW Branch CPD Event: End TB with mENDications – an overview and update of TB treatment

Vic Branch CPD Event: Why drug interactions matter - endocrine cases

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