SHPA
Opportunities to harness hospital pharmacist expertise
SHPA calls for a seat at the table in CPA negotiations, and praises sections of the King Review Interim Report The Interim Report of the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and …
Digital injectable drugs handbook launched
MedicalDirector and SHPA have released the digital version of the Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook (AIDH) 7th Edition The Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook 7th Edition is a key resource for healthcare …
Medicines shortages rife, say hospital pharmacists
Shortages are more prevalent than previously thought and pharmacists are struggling to keep up, survey reveals Results gathered from 280 health care facilities across Australia by the Society of Hospital …
SHPA announces partnership with RPS
The SHPA has joined forces with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, cooperating to deliver advanced practice accreditation that is recognised in both countries The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia says …
Specialty support for hospital pharmacists
SHPA will be launching a new framework for its members on 1 June, covering 26 specialty practice streams from cardiology and compounding to rural practice and women’s health The new model will …
Missed opportunity for pharmacists?
While the SHPA has welcomed billions in additional hospital funding, the PSA says this year’s Budget misses the opportunity to further maximise the role of pharmacists The PSA has strongly welcomed …
Don’t rush to crush more accessible
A full integration of Don’t Rush to Crush 2nd Edition is now available in AusDI This provides Australian pharmacists with easy access to important drug management information and advice in …
Tackle corticosteroid-related bone loss and fracture: SHPA
The SHPA is calling for a greater effort to prevent the risk of bone loss and fracture posed by long-term corticosteroid use The call follows the publication of an Australian …
SHPA launches research collaborative
A new collaborative is hoped to boost pharmacy research funding, reach and patient impact A new nationwide collaborative promises to better connect and support Australian pharmacy research organisations and individuals …
SHPA calls for prescribing pilot, role in CPA negotiations
In its 2017-18 pre-Budget submission, the hospital pharmacy group also threw its support behind pharmacists in general practice, removal of HMR caps, after-hours funding and more The membership organisation has …
Hospital pharmacists welcome price disclosure recommendations
The SHPA has welcomed the Grattan Institute report’s recommendations on price disclosure The Institute’s conclusion that Australian Government policies have not gone far enough or fast enough to reduce the …
Think tank commits to advance pharmacy
A gathering of leading minds across pharmacy advocacy and practice has reaffirmed the urgent need for a robust, sustainable, independent process to transform Australia’s pharmacy workforce following an Advanced Practice …