SHPA creates new resources and publishing opportunities
08 May, 2023The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has introduced resources and publishing opportunities for Residents, Technicians and Early Career Pharmacists.
SHPA seeks more information on impact of 60-day dispensing
02 May, 2023The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has called on the Health Minister to further engage with all pharmacy stakeholders.
New oral drug could replace diabetics' insulin injections
21 April, 2023Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.
Shifting boundaries
29 March, 2023 by Tom Simpson*The boundaries of the pharmacy profession are shifting in Australia, which presents a fantastic opportunity.
SHPA calls for workforce, medicine access equity ahead of NSW election
10 March, 2023The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has released its 2023 New South Wales State Election Priorities, calling for an end to longstanding inequities.
Hope for lupus treatment despite mixed result
01 March, 2023Promising results from a phase 3 trial of the oral medication Baricitinib for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) were published in The Lancet.
Experts propose new pharmacist role in care transitions
21 February, 2023A new report by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has examined hospital-initiated post-discharge medication reviews in Australia.
The role of specialty pharmacists and collaboration in improving outcomes
23 January, 2023 by Kristin Michaels, Chief Executive, SHPAJust before we rang in the new year, the refreshed National Medicines Policy was released, governing every aspect of medicines use in Australia.
PSA and PDL team up to support medicine safety
28 November, 2022The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has entered into a partnership with Pharmaceutical Defence Limited to support pharmacist practice and medicine safety.
Non-medical prescribing will worsen AMR threat: RACGP
18 November, 2022The RACGP warns that allowing more non-medical prescribers in Australia will increase antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — making infections harder to treat.
Trial to allow pharmacists to prescribe medications
16 November, 2022The NSW Government has committed to a 12-month trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe medication and administer more vaccinations.
Pharmacists not immune to workforce issues, but part of the solution: PSA
22 September, 2022 by Dr Fei Sim, National President, Pharmaceutical Society of AustraliaThe indispensable role of pharmacists as primary healthcare providers has been demonstrated through both natural disasters and the pandemic.
New guideline for pharmacists supporting Indigenous Australians
02 August, 2022The PSA has launched guidelines for pharmacists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with medicines management.
Team Medical and PracticeHub partner to improve efficiences
09 May, 2022Healthcare service providers PracticeHub and Team Medical Supplies have joined forces to improve efficiencies.
New pharmacy practice standards for surgical settings
02 May, 2022The SHPA has released the first Australian pharmacy practice standard for surgery and perioperative medicine.
