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SHPA member Kenny Lee FANZCAP (PainMgmt, Steward) recognised for work in reducing opioid use
Thu 18 Apr
Member achievement

SHPA member Kenny Lee FANZCAP (PainMgmt, Steward) recognised for work in reducing opioid use

Sydney cancer care provider Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has won the ‘Clinical Excellence: Quality of Care and Patient Outcomes’ category at the Australian Private Hospitals Association’s 2024 APHA Awards for Excellence, for their innovative opioid stewardship program. SHPA member Kenny Lee FANZCAP (PainMgmt, Steward) is opioid stewardship pharmacist on the program's team.

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Unprecedented ANZCAP demand sees fast-track Foundation Program extended
Wed 10 Apr
Limited Extension

Unprecedented ANZCAP demand sees fast-track Foundation Program extended

The Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) has announced an extension to the Foundation Program for Australian pharmacists to the end of June, ensuring equitable access for more practitioners amid unprecedented interest and a rapidly climbing number of recognised pharmacists.

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ANZCAP set to honour Pharmacy Student of the Year with new award announced
Thu 04 Apr
An edge for students

ANZCAP set to honour Pharmacy Student of the Year with new award announced

The Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) will honour students embracing portfolio-building to help further their careers with a new award announced at the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)’s 2024 Student Symposium, held in partnership with the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA).

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‘Advanced pharmacy’ crucial to improving health outcomes as SHPA welcomes 8CPA progress
Mon 18 Mar
Future of Pharmacy

‘Advanced pharmacy’ crucial to improving health outcomes as SHPA welcomes 8CPA progress

SHPA welcomes progress made toward the 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) through the Heads of Agreement announced by the Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care the Hon. Mark Butler MP and National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Professor Trent Twomey, while reiterating the need for integrated pharmacy care informed by evidence-based guidelines to improve health outcomes.

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