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Andrew Matthews, Rachael Raleigh in new SHPA appointments
Kristin Michaels, CEO of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has announced two key staff appointments: Andrew Matthews and Rachael Raleigh. Michaels says that Andrew Matthews (pictured), as Senior …
Christine Carrington receives Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award
The Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award for 2015 has been awarded to Dr Christine Carrington at Medicines Management 2015, the SHPA National Conference. The Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award is one of …
Amber Roberts awarded SHPA Medal of Merit
The SHPA Medal of Merit for 2015 has been presented to Amber Roberts, during Medicines Management 2015, the SHPA National Conference. The SHPA Medal of Merit is awarded by SHPA’s …
Sue Kirsa presented with SHPA’s highest award
Sue Kirsa has been awarded the Fred J Boyd Award for 2015 and delivered an oration today during the opening plenary session of Medicines Management 2015, the 41st SHPA National …
Health professional groups join Choosing Wisely
More colleges and societies have joined Choosing Wisely Australia, an initiative that is addressing unnecessary practices and questioning tests, treatments and procedures of proven low value. The number of participating …
Hospital pharmacists join Choosing Wisely Australia
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is the first pharmacist member organisation to join the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative, coordinated in Australia by NPS MedicineWise. SHPA will partner with …
SHPA says 6CPA lacks detail, patient focus
The SHPA says it is concerned about the lack of detail and patient focus in the SIxth Community Pharmacy Agreement, including lack of clarity as to whether HMRs will remain …
SHPA welcomes Choosing Wisely decision
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed Australia’s having joined Choosing Wisely, a global initiative that aims to reduce wasteful medical tests, treatments and procedures. This initiative, coordinated …
New essential workplace skills workshops launched
SHPA has developed an Essential Workplace Skills series of workshops in partnership with the Australian Institute of Management. Tailored for pharmacists and technicians, the first part of the series focuses …
SHPA, Minister talk Community Pharmacy Agreement
SHPA President Professor Michael Dooley and CEO Helen Dowling have met with the new Minister for Health Sussan Ley , Departmental Secretary Martin Bowles, and representatives from the Department of …