Practice Update supporting VAD conversations
As Voluntary Assisted Dying is now legal in most parts of Australia, AdPha has released a VAD Practice Update to help the pharmacy workforce be prepared for discussions that may arise about VAD.
Safe and successful expansion marks 10 years of partnered charting in hospital pharmacy
Victorian pharmacy researchers have successfully expanded their Australia-first collaborative medication charting model, showing partnership between pharmacists and clinicians at the leading edge of practice can reduce medication errors and improve patient care and safety, while improving the efficiency of the health system.
Hospital expertise can drive pharmacist scope reform
SHPA has welcomed the release of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report, while reiterating that hospital-led expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice is key to reforming and transforming Australia’s healthcare systems for greater sustainability and improved patient outcomes.
Hospital Pharmacists welcome PBS listing of Lagevrio, reiterate calls for safe and quality access
SHPA has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP on the listing of molnupiravir (Lagevrio) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Spread awareness, stop resistance
2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Spread awareness, stop resistance: SHPA members are leading charge during 2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), highlighting best practices to help stop the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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