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. The organisation aims to support and provide professional development to its members and be an advocate for improved medicines management in policy and practice. The society also produces various publications, including the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR).
Formation
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia was founded in Victoria, Australia in 1941. The society's inaugural committee members include Fred J. Boyd and Charles B Macgibbon. 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.
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. As of 2014, the society had 3268 members.
Awards
Glaxo Medal of Merit
Annually for outstanding service to Australian hospital pharmacy: 1962 to 1971 known as the Evans Medal for Merit 1975 known as The Allen and Hanbury's Medal of Merit 1980 known as the Glaxo Medal of Merit.
Recipients:
Fred J. Boyd, 1962
Charles B. Macgibbon, 1963
Bill Hayes, 1965
Lance Jeffs, 1965
Mavis Sweeney, 1968
Edward (Nikk) J Phelan, 1969
Barrie R. Miller, 1970
Neil Naismith, 1975
Michael Wyer, 1977
Frank Ryan, 1979
Bill Thomson, 1981
Richard J. Plumridge, 1988
Fred J. Boyd Award
Biennially for outstanding contribution to Australian hospital pharmacy:
Recipients: