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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