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]
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]
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]
Annually for outstanding service to Australian hospital pharmacy: [9]
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Biennially for outstanding contribution to Australian hospital pharmacy: [10]
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