Registration OPEN for 2 events
We are excited to announce that Registration is open for 2 events in May:
Foundation Skills for Pharmacist Day
A case based, practical workshop aimed at pharmacists starting their career in the hospital pharmacy. Ideal for newly qualified pharmacists or those who have recently moved from community.
Register early to secure your spot.
A discounted rate applies if you register for the MICP SIG Symposium as well - don't miss this great opportunity!
The Study Day will focus on being able to:
- Review a patient's medication regime effectively and efficiently
- Identify and resolve medicine related issues
- Interpret common lab tests, nursing observations and clinical notes
- Utilise information from different sources to support decision making
- Develop critical thinking skills
To ensure the focus remains on medication review skills, the study day will not include teaching on medicine history taking or medicines reconciliation.
MICP SIG Symposium
Topic - Infectious Diseases
Spaces may fill quickly, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot.
When: 24 - 25 May 2025 (Registration opens at 8am, Saturday 24 May and concluding at 1:45pm on Sunday 25 May.
Where: School of Pharmacy, Grafton Campus, Auckland University
Pharmacy Sector Leaders Forum (PSLF) - Common Purpose Statement
NZHPA is proud to be part of the newly formed New Zealand Pharmacy Sector Leaders Forum (PSLF), this group has recently released a common purpose statement.
We need to join together as a sector to tackle the challenges and identify solutions for pharmacy both now and in the future, says PSLF.
“Our common purpose statement sets out a unified future for pharmacy which will enable excellent patient care.
“By working collaboratively, we will represent the pharmacy sector to drive positive change across sustainability, help deliver a well-resourced and supported workforce where equity is fundamental.
“We are also committed to enabling the pharmacy workforce to deliver better patient outcomes by working at the top of scope in all settings, incorporating innovation and new developments in medicine.
“Together we stand stronger, and we are in a better position to realise positive change and ensure that patients remain at the centre of everything we do.”
The PSLF met for the second time in February 2025 and will meet again soon.
Members of PSLF who are signatories to the common purpose statement are: the Clinical Advisory Pharmacists Association (CAPA), the Independent Community Pharmacy Group (ICPG), the Independent Pharmacists Association (IPANZ), the Māori Pharmacists Association (MPA), the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacy Association (NZHPA), the Pharmacy Council (PCNZ), the Pharmacy Defence Association (PDA), the Pacific Pharmacists Association (PPA), the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ), the University of Auckland School of Pharmacy, the University of Otago School of Pharmacy, and the University of Waikato School of Pharmacy.
2 new NZHPA Special Interest Networks (SINs)
We are very excited to announce that we have 2 new Special Interest Networks - these are free to join, and each of these will have their own chatgroup for the members. To join either or both of them please email Lisa on nzhpa@nzhpa.org.nz to ask her to add it to your NZHPA membership.
NZHPA Pharmacist Prescribers SIN
Co-ordinators Heena Solanki and Nik Orozov
Environmental Sustainability SIN
Co-ordinators Debbie Clarke and Mary Young
See this link for a list of all of our 11 Special Interest Networks which are all free for our members to join!!
NZHPA 2024 Conference Awards
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First Trans-Tasman hospital pharmacy partnership between NZHPA and SHPA
Professional collaboration and the advancement of practice in Australian and New Zealand pharmacy is a step closer today after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) and the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacy Association (NZHPA).
Pictured: SHPA President Tom Simpson with NZHPA President Sian Dawson at signing of MoU in Auckland
Mr Simpson says the agreement signals a new era of closer cooperation between the two esteemed organisations.
‘Over a combined 150-year history, SHPA and NZHPA have passionately advocated for and supported pharmacists and technicians providing care for Australians and New Zealanders, forging a myriad of informal connections in the process.
‘As part of our Transformation 2024 agenda, we’re proud to put pen to paper today and take the partnership to the next level, which will include access to our upcoming professional recognition program and broader access to existing and new membership benefits for practitioners on both sides of the Tasman.’
Ms Dawson says the MoU will benefit NZHPA members in many ways.
‘We’re thrilled to forge closer ties with our Australian counterparts.
‘This is much more than a gesture of cooperation. This MoU will facilitate direct collaboration, networking and information-sharing between Australian and New Zealand pharmacists and technicians through expanded SHPA membership options next year.
‘A broader “knowledge pool” spanning our two countries has been sought for a long time and we look forward to working together to make it happen, supporting our practitioners and advancing patient care in both countries.’