Emma McBride awarded for rapid uptake of the ANZCAP program.

Over 900 delegates have descended on the Cairns Convention Centre for Medicines Management 2023 (MM2023) which is the 47th Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) national conference to develop skills and build knowledge.

In a highlight of the opening plenary, Australia’s first female pharmacist MP Emma McBride, Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, received recognition as a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP), as uptake of the landmark program grows rapidly across the country.

SHPA President Tom Simpson said Australia’s largest scientific pharmacy conference opens against a thriving backdrop of success and new initiatives.

“ANZCAP is the most significant of a number of investments our organisation is making to advance the pharmacy profession as part of our Transformation 2024 agenda.

“At MM2023 we announce another, launching the SHPA Leaders Program, a partnership with Lumos Leadership, to help build confidence and unlock potential in Australian pharmacy.

“Two programs are available, the Emerge Program, for those ready for the next level of leadership; and the Accelerate Program, for established leaders.”

All SHPA members gain access to savings of around 40% off both programs, with discounts also available to non-members.

MM2023 will close with a glittering gala event tomorrow.

More details in Monday’s issue of Pharmacy Daily.