COVID-19 and the cheap, old, boring drug that could treat it
19 June, 2020 by Nial Wheate, University of SydneyNew UK research gives the strongest indication yet we may have found a useful treatment for COVID-19.
Survey sparks medicine supply concerns
29 April, 2020A survey undertaken by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia reveals that hospital orders for medicines necessary to support ventilated beds are not being met.
Pharmacists step up and in to medicines safety
13 April, 2020 by Kristin Michaels, CEO, SHPAFacilitating the safe and effective use of medicines is the core business of pharmacists, especially in hospitals.
Coronavirus may affect medicines supply
11 March, 2020 by Amy SarcevicSupplies of routine medicines in Australia may become dangerously scarce — or outright unavailable — as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak takes hold, experts have warned.
London patient cured of HIV, says case report
11 March, 2020The London-based patient received a stem cell transplant from donors with the HIV-resistant gene CCR5.
SHPA releases new standard for geriatric medicine pharmacists
24 February, 2020The standard highlights the need for pharmacists with specific geriatric medicine expertise to work as part of interdisciplinary teams to improve the safety and quality of care for older Australians.
Same medication, different price
02 December, 2019Australia has ranked #40 in an index of 50 countries in a global study comparing the cost of some of the most widely recognised and indispensable medications.
SHPA's plan to advance Australia's pharmacy workforce
20 November, 2019The SHPA has unveiled its bold vision for realising an advanced pharmacy profession, delivering quality use of medicines and benefiting all Australians.
Peers and residents celebrated at SHPA's MM2019
19 November, 2019The annual scientific pharmacy conference saw Jacinta Costello named 2019 SHPA Resident of the Year.
The path to pharmacist prescribing
17 October, 2019 by Jane AllmanThe Pharmacy Board of Australia has concluded that pharmacist prescribing as part of a collaborative healthcare team is viable.
Nanomesh a step forward in fight against antibiotic resistance
17 October, 2019Researchers have developed a nanomesh capable of delivering drug treatments, which could provide a major step forward in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Victorian adolescents can now access vaccination by pharmacists
15 October, 2019The Victorian Government is lowering the minimum vaccination age from 16 years to 10 years for pharmacist vaccination in readiness for the 2020 influenza season.
PBAC recommends a strong remedy for antibiotic resistance
15 October, 2019 by Amy SarcevicRepeat antibiotic prescriptions are often unnecessary, do more harm than good and should be restricted, according to new recommendations by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.
Celebrating Australia's pharmacy technicians
15 October, 2019On National Pharmacy Technician Day, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has released a video to celebrate and honour Australia's pharmacy technicians.
Active ingredients: hospital pharmacy and medicines leadership
08 October, 2019 by Kristin Michaels*Hospital pharmacists are in a position to drive medicines leadership.
