The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is a professional association. Membership mostly comprises hospital pharmacists, but is open to pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.[1] The organisation aims to support and provide professional development to its members and be an advocate for improved medicines management in policy and practice.[2] The society also produces various publications, including the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR).[3]

Formation

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia was founded in Victoria, Australia in 1941.[4] The society's inaugural committee members include Fred J. Boyd and Charles B Macgibbon.[5] The organisation began its first two decades as a Victorian organisation. Following the inclusion of other state branches, the SHPA became a national body in 1961.[6]

Structure

The SHPA is supported by branches, as well as committees of specialty practice. The Melbourne based secretariat, maintains the society's administrative services as directed by the member elected board.[7] As of 2014, the society had 3268 members.[8]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Victoria". The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Victoria. The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Victoria. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Strategic Plan". The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia. The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "JPPR". Wiley Online Library. Wiley. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  4. ↑ Haines, Gregory (1988). Pharmacy in Australia the national experience. Sydney: Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Co. for The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
  5. ↑ Haines, Gregory (1988). Pharmacy in Australia the national experience. Sydney: Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Co. for The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
  6. ↑ "The Society of hospital Pharmacists of Australia". The Society of hospital Pharmacists of Australia. The Society of hospital Pharmacists of Australia. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  7. ↑ "About the SHPA". The Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia. The Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  8. ↑ "2014 Annual report" (PDF). The Society of Hospital pharmacists of Australia. The Society of Hospital pharmacists of Australia. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
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