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Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) The progressive voice of pharmacists and technicians built on 80 years of hospital innovation that puts people and patients first.

We are committed to enriching patient care by extending advanced pharmacy from hospitals to everywhere medicines are needed. Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha - formerly The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, SHPA) is the progressive voice of Australian pharmacists and technicians, built on 80 years of hospital innovation that puts people and patients first and provides lifelong suppor

t for members. We are the national professional organisation for more than 5000 Pharmacists, Pharmacists in training, Pharmacy Technicians and associates working across Australia’s health system. AdPha is the only professional pharmacy organisation with a strong base of members practicing in public and private hospitals and other health service facilities. AdPha is committed to facilitating the safe and effective use of medicines, which is the core business of pharmacists, especially in hospitals. AdPha supports pharmacists to meet medication and related service needs, so that both optimal health outcomes and economic objectives are achieved for Australians, as individuals, for the community as a whole and for healthcare facilities within our systems of healthcare. AdPha was established in 1941 following the pioneering efforts of 25 public Hospital Pharmacists from Victoria. From 1947 to 1964 other branches were developed. The inaugural meeting of the national council and first national conference were held in Adelaide in 1961. AdPha is governed by a Federal Council which is supported by Branches and Committees of Specialty Practice. All councillors and committee members are volunteers and are elected by the membership.

Want to be at for free? Time’s almost up to enter our member-exclusive giveaway for a full conference registration, va...
30/07/2025

Want to be at for free? Time’s almost up to enter our member-exclusive giveaway for a full conference registration, valued at up to $1,315!

1️⃣Be an active AdPha member on 31 July
2️⃣Fill out our 5-second form https://buff.ly/GhSRzA2

Closes Entri 11.49pm AEST Thu 31 July

We welcome legislation being introduced this week to cut the cost of PBS prescriptions from 1 January 2026, bringing co-...
29/07/2025

We welcome legislation being introduced this week to cut the cost of PBS prescriptions from 1 January 2026, bringing co-payments down to their lowest in over 20 years.

AdPha was proud to stand alongside more than 20 health and community groups, led by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, in a strong, united call to make medicines more affordable. https://buff.ly/NmoPpFQ

As AdPha Chief Executive Kristin Michaels said:

"Hospital pharmacists see every day how cost can be a barrier to safe, effective treatment. More affordable medicines will help keep Australians healthier and out of hospital."

Over 250,000 Australians end up in hospital each year due to preventable medication-related harm — better affordability is a key part of the solution.

Thank you to the Pharmacy Guild for their leadership and to all our partner organisations for driving this important change. This is a big step towards a healthier, fairer Australia.

Want to be seen, heard and celebrated at Australia’s biggest scientific pharmacy conference? Four new travel scholarship...
28/07/2025

Want to be seen, heard and celebrated at Australia’s biggest scientific pharmacy conference? Four new travel scholarships could put you on the national stage at Medicines Management 2025 in Melbourne! https://buff.ly/QXhZWfv

This is your moment to shine, share your impact and grow your network. But hurry...there's less than two weeks left to submit your application!

The 4 new scholarships helping more pharmacists bring their unique perspectives to are:

➡️The AdPha MM2025 First Nations Practitioner Scholarship - supporting one current AdPha member who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

➡️The AdPha MM2025 Rural and Remote Scholarship - supporting one current AdPha member living and working in a rural or remote area of Australia (Modified Monash Model category 4, 5, 6 or 7).

➡️The AdPha MM2025 Sustainability Scholarship - supporting one current AdPha member who has shown exceptional commitment to advancing sustainability through local action, advocacy or initiatives.

➡️The ANZCAP MM2025 Early Career Pharmacist Scholarship - offered as part of the ANZCAP Elevate member benefits program to support one AdPha member with active 2025/26 ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident or Pharmacist Registrar recognition.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/QXhZWfv

Advocating for the future of pharmacy!Recently, AdPha leaders and members met with Health Ministers in Queensland and th...
26/07/2025

Advocating for the future of pharmacy!

Recently, AdPha leaders and members met with Health Ministers in Queensland and the Northern Territory to push for workforce investment and stronger pharmacy services, key to improving hospital capacity and patient care.

A huge thanks to our incredible member representatives who brought your voices to the table!

Read the full story on our website: https://buff.ly/hqNS7P0

Pictured L - R: Kate Bennett; Kristin Michaels; Tom Simpson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt); Tim Nicholls MP, Qld Minister for Health and Ambulance Services; Paul Firman FANZCAP (Generalist); and Mitchell Rigby.

Kickstart your MM2025 experience!Learning begins before the conference even starts, with 5 exciting pre-conference works...
25/07/2025

Kickstart your MM2025 experience!

Learning begins before the conference even starts, with 5 exciting pre-conference workshops on offer. https://buff.ly/8IlURKM

Explore specialty topics in-depth with interactive sessions created by AdPha Leadership Committees, for pharmacy professionals.

There's 4 premium workshops developed in collaboration with 7 Leadership Committees, PLUS a free session for AdPha members introducing ANZCAP learning + portfolio planning.

Early bird rego closes 11:59pm AEST Thurs 2 Oct 2025. Don’t miss out!

Updated AdPha General Medicine Standards to lift patient safety now features in the latest Journal of Pharmacy Practice ...
24/07/2025

Updated AdPha General Medicine Standards to lift patient safety now features in the latest Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR) 2025 issue! https://buff.ly/zKWnMNQ https://buff.ly/27sxhqK

The new Standards, developed by our members and expert clinicians, give general medicine pharmacy teams clear, practical guidelines to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital stays and re-admissions, and enable safer transitions between care settings.’ - AdPha President Tom Simpson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt). https://buff.ly/27sxhqK

Explore how these Standards can enhance your clinical practice - access the full document via JPPR or through AdPha membership. https://buff.ly/R1wQo2b

To mark 10 years of Clinical Care Standards, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care spotlighted ...
22/07/2025

To mark 10 years of Clinical Care Standards, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care spotlighted programs improving safety across Australian hospitals, with AdPha members at the forefront!

👏 Congratulations to:

➡️ Laura Triggs ANZCAP-Res and Emma Whitney ANZCAP-Res.; recognised for contributing to Supporting safer use of antimicrobials through data-driven stewardship at Canberra Hospital and Health Service. https://buff.ly/6SfUu4Q

➡️ Elizabeth Su FANZCAP (MedsMgmt, Stewardship) and Parnaz Aminian FANZCAP (MedsMgmt, Stewardship); recognised for their work on New digital tools to embed opioid stewardship across transitions of care at Austin Health, Victoria. https://buff.ly/soOCeCr

Well deserved recognition for AdPha members advancing clinical safety through innovation! Thank you Laura, Emma, Elizabeth and Parnaz for your commitment to driving quality use of medicines.

At every pharmacy career stage, ANZCAP supports progress through structured reflection, meaningful feedback and recognit...
21/07/2025

At every pharmacy career stage, ANZCAP supports progress through structured reflection, meaningful feedback and recognition of real-world practice. https://buff.ly/ZDRZtHW

The building blocks of ANZCAP are Learning Experiences (LXs), bite-sized activities that are either completed alone, with a collaborator or via an endorsed third party, to record evidence of professional practice. https://buff.ly/1EwgiON

These Learning Experiences are recorded via the 'Independent Pathway' towards recognition as a Pharmacist Resident, Registrar or Consultant. https://buff.ly/1EwgiON

ANZCAP provides a platform that makes it easy for pharmacists to reflect on their experiences, describe what they learned, and how it impacted their practice. These reflections can then be shared with peers or mentors to gain structured feedback, build confidence and identify future goals and next steps.

By capturing and recognising learning this way, ANZCAP turns everyday practice into a clear, supported path for career development, allowing pharmacists to work smarter, not harder.

For Caitlan O’Keefe ANZCAP-Reg. (Generalist), the process led to valuable conversations about strengths and opportunities, and a deeper connection to her professional development.

ANZCAP is practical, empowering and fits easily in your life. It is built for what’s next.

Some connections you just can’t make over email.For pharmacists living and working remotely, Medicines Management is mor...
18/07/2025

Some connections you just can’t make over email.

For pharmacists living and working remotely, Medicines Management is more than a conference, it’s a chance to connect with peers, feel part of the national community and share the innovations shaping pharmacy across Australia. https://buff.ly/6heZmFX

This November 27-29, hundreds of pharmacists and technicians will come together in Melbourne for three days of education, inspiration and real connection at Medicines Management 2025 (MM2025).

AdPha member Katie Thomas knows exactly how valuable that is, especially when distance and life commitments can make professional connection harder to come by.

➡️ Don't miss out - early bird registration is now open! And AdPha Members save up to $500!

⏰ The countdown is on! Shape who'll be a winner in the 2025 AdPha Branch Awards.There’s just three days left to submit y...
18/07/2025

⏰ The countdown is on! Shape who'll be a winner in the 2025 AdPha Branch Awards.
There’s just three days left to submit your nomination so get in quick! https://buff.ly/2r2QsJn

Whether they’re championing patient care, mentoring the next generation, or transforming practice – your peers deserve to be seen and celebrated.

These awards are a powerful way to spotlight excellence across our profession. Don’t miss your chance to acknowledge someone who goes above and beyond.

Want a FREE pass to Australia’s largest scientific pharmacy conference? One lucky AdPha member will score a full registr...
17/07/2025

Want a FREE pass to Australia’s largest scientific pharmacy conference?

One lucky AdPha member will score a full registration to Medicines Management 2025 – worth up to $1,315!

is the place to be this November! Three days packed with education, workshops and networking with pharmacy professionals from around the country.

Entering is as easy as one, two, three:

1️⃣ Make sure you have an active membership on 31 July 2025

2️⃣ Enter your details in our 5-second form (yes, it's that fast!) https://buff.ly/PgWe7dk

3️⃣ That's it! The winner will be announced Wed 6 Aug.

Be quick! Entries close 11.49 AEST Thursday 31 July. Good Luck!

Last week AdPha took centre stage at the Life Long Learning in Pharmacy (LLLP) Conference 2025 in Sydney. We contributed...
15/07/2025

Last week AdPha took centre stage at the Life Long Learning in Pharmacy (LLLP) Conference 2025 in Sydney. We contributed an impressive eight abstracts, five presentations and three posters on the global stage!

Showcasing our leadership, our AdPha representatives shared key insights from programs including ANZCAP, training pathways and Specialty Practice.

Were you there? We'd love to hear your thoughts if you were!

Pictured L-R: Erica Marsom ANZCAP-Reg., Yee Mellor FANZCAP (Edu. Generalist), Kylee Haywood FANZCAP (Edu., Lead&Mgmt), Julia Hruz FANZCAP (Edu.) and Sally Ridgers.

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The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is the national professional organisation for more than 5,200 pharmacists, pharmacists in training, pharmacy technicians and associates working across Australia’s health system. SHPA is the only professional pharmacy organisation with a strong base of members practising in public and private hospitals and other health service facilities. SHPA is committed to facilitating the safe and effective use of medicines, which is the core business of pharmacists, especially in hospitals. SHPA supports pharmacists to meet medication and related service needs, so that both optimal health outcomes and economic objectives are achieved for Australians, as individuals, for the community as a whole and for healthcare facilities within our systems of healthcare. SHPA was established in 1941 following the pioneering efforts of 25 public hospital pharmacists from Victoria. From 1947 to 1964 other branches were developed. The inaugural meeting of the national council and first national conference were held in Adelaide in 1961. SHPA is governed by a Federal Council which is supported by Branches and Committees of Specialty Practice. All councillors and committee members are volunteers and are elected by the membership. - See more at: http://www.shpa.org.au/About#sthash.aF99c0Fu.dpuf