Tom Simpson
The need for fierce compassion
Pharmacists need to feel safe to speak up in the workplace, says a mental health advocate who has just been honoured by the SHPA Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) executive director …
Forecasting the future
Prescribing, modernising eHealth, protecting supply chains and regulating artificial intelligence key concerns of pharmacy sector The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has released the third edition of its …
A ‘landmark’ program launches
New accreditation and recognition program will ‘transform pharmacy practice’ says hospital pharmacy leader The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has announced what it describes as a “landmark recognition …
SHPA launches deprescribing campaign
Hospital pharmacists are looking to empower patients and their carers to engage with health professionals to optimise their medication regimens The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) in partnership with …
Transforming pharmacy
SHPA President Tom Simpson talks about the organisation’s new Transformation agenda for pharmacy This week SHPA released Transformation 2024, a ‘growth agenda over the next twelve months to expand the …
Charting reduces errors: study
Partnered pharmacist charting ‘significantly reduces’ errors, Australian study finds, revealing impact of collaborative prescribing An Australian study looking at the clinical impact and benefits of partnered pharmacist medication charting (PPMC) …
Reward for ‘stalwart of our profession’
SHPA reveals the winner of its 2022 Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award Described as a “stalwart of our profession”, Deirdre Criddle has been awarded the 2022 Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award. Ms …