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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
<strong>Ann</strong>ual <strong>Rep</strong>ort <strong>2003</strong><br />
Mission Statement<br />
Committed to promoting the quality use <strong>of</strong> medicines through leading edge pharmacy practice<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia (<strong>SHPA</strong>) is the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional body which represents over 1,500 pharmacists<br />
and pharmacy technicians practising in hospitals and related<br />
parts <strong>of</strong> the health service throughout Australia.<br />
Established in 1941, the <strong>Society</strong> has a long-standing<br />
commitment to the pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> hospital pharmacy and to the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession’s role in ensuring optimal health outcomes for<br />
Australians by the quality use <strong>of</strong> medicines, which is<br />
encapsulated in the mission statement.<br />
<strong>The</strong> changing nature <strong>of</strong> health care delivery is also reflected in<br />
the current diversity <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> membership which whilst<br />
maintaining a strong public hospital base, now draws members<br />
from a range <strong>of</strong> practice settings include public and private<br />
hospitals, community pharmacy, academia, research, industry,<br />
consultant pharmacy and a range <strong>of</strong> quality use <strong>of</strong> medicines<br />
projects and programs.<br />
Fundamental to the success <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> is the culture <strong>of</strong><br />
cooperation and contribution that is reflected in the high level<br />
<strong>of</strong> membership involvement.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is proud to present its <strong>Ann</strong>ual <strong>Rep</strong>ort for the year<br />
ending 30th June <strong>2003</strong>.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Federal Secretariat 2<br />
Membership <strong>Rep</strong>ort 2<br />
Federal Council 3<br />
From the President 4<br />
Education and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Development 6<br />
Practice Standards 7<br />
Research and Development 8<br />
Rural Network 8<br />
Publications 9<br />
Branches 10<br />
Financial <strong>Rep</strong>ort 13<br />
ANNUAL REPORT <strong>2003</strong> ABN 54 004 553 806 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia
Federal Secretariat<br />
<strong>The</strong> Secretariat plays a critical role in serving the needs <strong>of</strong> members and supporting<br />
the many activities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the Federal Secretariat Staff as at 30th June <strong>2003</strong>:<br />
Yvonne Allinson<br />
<strong>Ann</strong>a Caio<br />
Eddie Eswararajah<br />
Nicole Toon<br />
Madelene O’Halloran<br />
Rosie McKew<br />
Christina Tierney<br />
Executive Director<br />
Administrative Coordinator<br />
Finance Officer<br />
Assistant to Federal Secretariat (part-time)<br />
Assistant to Federal Secretariat (part-time)<br />
Managing Editor Journal <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Practice and Research (part-time)<br />
Administrative Assistant Journal <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Practice and Research (part-time)<br />
During the year, <strong>SHPA</strong> bid a fond farewell to Irene Georganakis (Assistant to Federal Secretariat) who left to take up a new career challenge. Irene’s<br />
friendliness and cheerful contribution to so many <strong>SHPA</strong> members’ services over the years are well known across all Branches <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> and gratefully<br />
acknowledged.<br />
Membership <strong>Rep</strong>ort to 30th June <strong>2003</strong><br />
STUDENT MEMBER HONORARY LIFE TECHNICIAN OVERSEAS INACTIVE TOTAL %<br />
ACT 6 26 1 2 0 0 1 36 2.32<br />
NSW 19 289 2 18 11 0 14 353 22.74<br />
VIC 33 379 3 32 36 0 18 501 32.28<br />
QLD 19 211 0 11 8 2 9 260 16.75<br />
SA & NT 32 112 1 6 12 0 6 171 11.02<br />
WA 11 109 1 6 17 0 6 147 9.47<br />
TAS 3 40 1 0 1 0 0 46 2.96<br />
O/SEAS 0 1 2 0 0 34 1 38 2.45<br />
TOTAL 123 1167 11 75 85 36 55 1552 100<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
ACN 004 553 806<br />
ABN 54 004 553 806<br />
Suite 3, 27-33 Raglan Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205<br />
Telephone 61 3 9690 6733<br />
Facsimile 61 3 9696 7634<br />
Email shpa@shpa.org.au<br />
Website www.shpa.org.au<br />
Patron<br />
His Excellency, <strong>The</strong> Governor <strong>of</strong> Victoria<br />
Publisher<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
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Federal Council<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> Federal Council as at 30th June <strong>2003</strong>.<br />
Executive<br />
Helen Matthews Neil Keen Sue Kirsa Helen Dowling<br />
Federal President Federal Vice President Federal Treasurer Immediate<br />
Past President<br />
Councillors<br />
Susan Alexander Naomi Burgess Catherine Drake Christine Maclean<br />
Paul Muir Danielle Stowasser Penny Thornton<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> acknowledges the contribution <strong>of</strong> retiring Councillor Michael Wiese (TAS), due to his relocation to South<br />
Australia and welcomes new Councillor Catherine Drake (TAS).<br />
Entrance to Federal<br />
Secretariat building at<br />
27-33 Raglan Street,<br />
South Melbourne.<br />
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From the President<br />
In 2002/3 the <strong>Society</strong> has continued to promote quality use <strong>of</strong> medicines through leading edge pharmacy practice.<br />
Through its representation, <strong>SHPA</strong> has been working for its membership by advocating for the recognition and<br />
advancement <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>ession. At the same time it has continued to play a pivotal role in setting standards <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Ann</strong>ual <strong>Rep</strong>ort provides an overview, demonstrating the depth and diversity <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice involvement as well as the substantial contribution and commitment <strong>of</strong> the organisation’s<br />
membership.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> Mission Statement continues to encapsulate the current and future goals <strong>of</strong> our membership, as they<br />
develop new pr<strong>of</strong>essional services and are involved in current and emerging best practice in hospitals and related<br />
health services. A partnership approach with consumers, other members <strong>of</strong> the health care team, their<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional or representative organisations and with government, is fundamental to the achievement <strong>of</strong> those<br />
goals. With reference to the <strong>Society</strong>’s Strategic Plan, many key activities will be highlighted in this <strong>Rep</strong>ort.<br />
<strong>The</strong> CORE strategic areas are:<br />
• ADVOCACY - To increase the understanding <strong>of</strong> the value <strong>of</strong> hospital<br />
pharmacy services by governments, health providers and consumers<br />
• WORKFORCE - To highlight to governments and health providers the<br />
current recruitment and retention problems for hospital pharmacists and<br />
the impact on patient care<br />
• MEMBERSHIP - To provide valued services to <strong>SHPA</strong> members in all<br />
membership categories<br />
INTEGRAL to the core strategic areas are:<br />
• EDUCATION, PRACTICE STANDARDS, PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH,<br />
GRANTS & AWARDS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> must always consider implications <strong>of</strong>:<br />
• COMMUNICATION - With information to members and as advocacy for<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional pharmacy services<br />
• REVENUE - As competing demands for expenditure mean that scarce<br />
resources must be used for the greatest benefit to <strong>SHPA</strong> membership<br />
<strong>SHPA</strong> Strategic Plan Diagram<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> must always be cognisant <strong>of</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> the environment:<br />
• EXTERNAL FACTORS, HEALTH POLICY, LEGISLATION, CONSTITUTION<br />
ISSUES, OTHER ORGANISATIONS<br />
It is not possible to acknowledge all who contribute to <strong>SHPA</strong>, but by naming members throughout this <strong>Rep</strong>ort, the<br />
<strong>Society</strong> aims to recognise particular projects and to provide reference points for contact. Member involvement is<br />
essential to a range <strong>of</strong> member services and activities, especially in the provision <strong>of</strong> quality education products.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> Federal Council, I sincerely acknowledge the enthusiasm, generosity and commitment <strong>of</strong> the many<br />
members <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Society</strong> who contribute so much.<br />
Special congratulations go to the following who have been recognised for their achievements and contributions<br />
to hospital pharmacy by receiving prestigious <strong>Society</strong> awards in <strong>2003</strong>:<br />
• Fred J Boyd Award recipient: Ms Mary Hemming<br />
• GlaxoSmithKline Medal <strong>of</strong> Merit recipient: Mr Michael Dooley<br />
• <strong>SHPA</strong> Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award: Mr Ian Coombes<br />
Finally, I would also like to sincerely acknowledge the fine leadership qualities <strong>of</strong> our immediate Past President<br />
Ms Helen Dowling. Her achievements on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> have been considerable and have set a solid framework<br />
for the <strong>Society</strong> to move forward with ongoing input from Federal Council, the Executive Director and Federal<br />
Secretariat staff.<br />
HELEN MATTHEWS<br />
Federal President<br />
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Advocacy<br />
Increasing the status, influence and pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> hospital pharmacy<br />
Liaison and promotion activities to increase the understanding (by governments, health providers and consumers) <strong>of</strong><br />
the value <strong>of</strong> hospital pharmacy services (i.e. in terms <strong>of</strong> patient outcomes) have taken place:<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care, Medication Safety Taskforce, High Risk Medication<br />
Alerts Project (Councillor Penny Thornton, Councillor Danielle Stowasser, Di Aldous, James Reeve, Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• MediConnect (formerly BMMS) Development Group, MediConnect <strong>Hospital</strong> Working Group, HealthConnect<br />
(Councillor Penny Thornton, Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• Advice on “e-prescribing and decision support, medicine administration”, Health Online Summit, Medicines Coding<br />
Council <strong>of</strong> Australia and <strong>SHPA</strong> Structured Drug Codes, National Supply Chain Reform Taskforce, Standards Australia<br />
IT/14 Health Informatics and Prescription Working Group IT/14/6/4 (Councillor Danielle Stowasser, Councillor Penny<br />
Thornton, John Barned, Peter Stuchbery, Ron Harper, Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council (APAC), Consumer Medicines Information (Councillor Helen Dowling,<br />
Councillor Penny Thornton, Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• <strong>The</strong> APAC Continuum <strong>of</strong> Care Guidelines (Karen O’Leary, Councillor Danielle Stowasser, Councillor Helen Dowling,<br />
Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• Health Ministers, Ministerial Advisers and Commonwealth Department <strong>of</strong> Health and Ageing Officers regarding<br />
pharmacist shortages and impacts on patient care, the Australian Health Care Agreements, Medicines Funding in<br />
public hospitals (Federal Council, Branches, Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• National Prescribing Service activities and working sub-groups (Paula Doherty, Jennifer Macdonald, Helen Dowling)<br />
• Health Pr<strong>of</strong>essions Council <strong>of</strong> Australia (Councillor Paul Muir, Yvonne Allinson)<br />
Workforce<br />
Highlighting recruitment and retention problems for hospital pharmacists and the impact on patient care.<br />
Pharmacy workforce issues remain a clear priority for <strong>SHPA</strong> with staff shortages and the impact on patient services<br />
continuing to be a concern across most States and Territories. At a national level, work continues to bring this<br />
issue to the attention <strong>of</strong> all State, Territory and Commonwealth Ministers for Health by highlighting the impact <strong>of</strong><br />
pharmacist shortages on patient care, especially regarding quality use <strong>of</strong> medicines and medication safety.<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> activities have taken place to accumulate workforce data and to formulate policy to improve<br />
workforce issues on a range <strong>of</strong> fronts:<br />
• Input to the national study <strong>of</strong> the “Supply and Demand <strong>of</strong> Pharmacists to 2010” which was released in February<br />
<strong>2003</strong>, including data from the <strong>SHPA</strong> Snapshot Study (www.shpa.org.au/documents/snapshotworkforce.pdf) and<br />
Demand Model for <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacy (www.shpa.org.au/documents/demandworkforce.pdf). (Councillor Sue<br />
Kirsa, Councillor Naomi Burgess, Karen O’Leary, John Jackson, Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• Coordination <strong>of</strong> the Australian Pharmacy Conference October 2002 “Pharmacy Workforce Challenges - Creating<br />
our Future” with delegates from <strong>SHPA</strong>, PDL, Guild, AACP, AIPM, APESMA, COPRA, AHP, PSA, CHPSANZ, IPSF,<br />
NAPSA, Schools <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy (www.shpa.org.au/documents/apc_report_feb03.pdf). Outcomes agreed for<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession wide-action included: Longitudinal tracking <strong>of</strong> workforce members, More graduates, More<br />
training/use <strong>of</strong> support staff, Address salary differential hospital/community, More pre-registration training<br />
places in hospitals, Joint hospital/community pre-registration positions, Joint hospital/community mentor<br />
programs, Targeted pr<strong>of</strong>ession wide re-entry courses, Government funded clinical training staff/mentors.<br />
(Councillor Helen Dowling, Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• Input to the Australian Health Care Agreement Reference Group on Health Workforce, Education and Training.<br />
(Yvonne Allinson)<br />
• Information from all this work has been used extensively in letters and presentations and to answer workforce<br />
related queries from all levels <strong>of</strong> Government. By actively sharing letters and responses within <strong>SHPA</strong>, Branches<br />
have been able to adapt materials to use in discussions with their own Health Departments and to answer media<br />
queries. (Federal Council, Branches)<br />
• Key workforce directions have been identified for further action: Expose more pharmacists to hospital practice<br />
(not a static 15%), Create a dynamic “ebb and flow”, Become a “magnet” - flexible conditions and rewarding<br />
work, Consider needs <strong>of</strong> a feminised workforce, Discover more about incentives, Construct an incentive package.<br />
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Membership<br />
Providing valued services for all <strong>SHPA</strong> membership categories.<br />
Membership services are a continuing focus <strong>of</strong> Federal Council and all Branch Committees to identify and provide<br />
a range <strong>of</strong> services valued by members. Key indications <strong>of</strong> members needs were again confirmed in the <strong>2003</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong><br />
Membership survey. Members rated their top eight members’ services to be (in order <strong>of</strong> importance):<br />
1. Advocacy for hospital pharmacy at a national level<br />
2. Journal <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Practice and Research<br />
3. Educational clinical seminars and workshops<br />
4. Branch CE lectures and events<br />
5. Advocacy for hospital pharmacy at a branch level<br />
6. Federal Conference<br />
7. Branch conferences<br />
8. Continuing Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Program<br />
<strong>The</strong>se priorities will be further investigated with Branches to consider how new activities can most efficiently and<br />
effectively be provided, including better support for continuing education for members in non-metropolitan areas.<br />
<strong>The</strong> long term financial base for <strong>SHPA</strong> member activities was supported by completion <strong>of</strong> the centralisation <strong>of</strong> all<br />
accounting functions under the direction <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> Finance Officer, Mr Eddie Eswararajah. In due course, this should<br />
free up resources for member services at Branch level. Thanks go to all Branch Treasurers for their ongoing cooperation<br />
and patience.<br />
Continuing upgrade and services via the <strong>SHPA</strong> website will be continued, as this area is well used by members and<br />
others. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacy JOBS page (www.shpa.org.au/jobs) is being developed as a “one-stop” shop and<br />
will be included in workforce marketing messages to pharmacy students on a national basis. Interested members<br />
may view the statistics on usage <strong>of</strong> the <strong>SHPA</strong> website (at http://shpa.org.au/LOGS/webalizer).<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> acknowledges the kind support <strong>of</strong> “DBL & You” Mayne Pharma (www.dbl.com.au) and Baxter<br />
Pharmacy Services (www.baxterhealthcare.com.au) and Baxter Nutriforum (www.nutriforum.com), who were<br />
major sponsors <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> website activities this year. Website improvements would not have been possible without<br />
their vital financial support.<br />
Education and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
Developing and maintaining the skills and competencies <strong>of</strong> pharmacists.<br />
It is through the provision <strong>of</strong> quality education and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development opportunities that <strong>SHPA</strong> makes a<br />
major contribution to the maintenance <strong>of</strong> the skills and competencies <strong>of</strong> its members. Ongoing development and<br />
promotion <strong>of</strong> educational services therefore remain a cornerstone <strong>of</strong> <strong>Society</strong> activities with oversight from the<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Education comprising Councillor Naomi Burgess (Chair), George Taylor, Chris Alderman, Chris Doecke,<br />
Jeff Hughes and Neil Cottrell. <strong>The</strong> Division continues involvement in many activities during the year, including:<br />
• Continuing Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development program<br />
• Clinical Conference held in Christchurch in August 2002 in partnership with the NZHPA<br />
• Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP) Credential<br />
Clinical Pharmacy Seminars<br />
<strong>The</strong> clinical pharmacy seminars were a highlight and again highly valued by registrants. <strong>The</strong> long-standing and<br />
ongoing support <strong>of</strong> Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) is acknowledged as being a crucial factor in being able<br />
to underwrite the financial base <strong>of</strong> these educational events that are designed to improve the pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills<br />
<strong>of</strong> pharmacists. Special thanks go to the various teams who conducted these seminars in 2002/3.<br />
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• Jeff Hughes, Andrew James, Michelle Sweidan, Ian Coombes and Peter Tenni conducted a Clinical<br />
Pharmacy for Community Pharmacists (November 2002), Introductory Clinical Pharmacy Seminar (February<br />
<strong>2003</strong>) and Advanced Clinical Pharmacy seminar (March <strong>2003</strong>).<br />
• <strong>Ann</strong>e Leversha, Amanda Sanburg, Ian Coombes, Neil Cottrell, Adam La Caze, Elaine Lum, Helen Trenerry,<br />
Tony Hall, James Radford, Rhonda Tulk, Danielle Stowasser (with Rita D’Amore and Sanam Souzani from<br />
Queensland Health) conducted a Rural Clinical Pharmacy seminar (March <strong>2003</strong>).<br />
• Jill Davis, Peter Gilbar, Maree Kane, Robbie McLauchlan, Tony Hall, Kerrianne Grundie, Christine<br />
Carrington, and Evonne Smith conducted an Oncology Pharmacy seminar (April <strong>2003</strong>).<br />
• Chris Alderman, Stefan Kowalski, Jan Jones and colleagues conducted a Neuropsychiatric Pharmacy<br />
seminar (May <strong>2003</strong>).<br />
Practice Standards<br />
Encouraging the development and promulgation <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional standards and guidelines in relevant areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> pharmacy practice.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Specialty Practice comprising Councillor Paul Muir (Chair), Councillor Sue Kirsa, Kay Hynes and<br />
Rosemary Burke continue to support the <strong>SHPA</strong> Committees <strong>of</strong> Specialty Practice (COSPs). Thanks go to Michael<br />
Dooley who has retired from the Division. <strong>The</strong> maintenance <strong>of</strong> practice standards is integral to the achievement<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Society</strong>’s Strategic Plan. <strong>The</strong> Committees meet as required to progress a range <strong>of</strong> projects, mainly in the<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> standards development and education. <strong>The</strong> Pharmacy Management COSP was wound up in 2002/3 and<br />
thanks go to the many members who served on this COSP over time.<br />
Pharmacy Practice Standards and Quality Use <strong>of</strong> Medicines are further improved by the direct involvement and<br />
individual expertise <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> members working as invited experts in designated national teams. Recently these<br />
have included: Ian Coombes (Cardiac failure), Peter Gilbar (Palliative care), Sean Turner (Paediatrics), Gina<br />
McLachlan (Asthma), Naomi Burgess (Casemix), Jillian Davis (Standards Australia-Oncology) and Rohan Elliott<br />
(Geriatrics). Chris Alderman continues his role on the advisory editorial panel <strong>of</strong> the Australian Prescriber.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> sincerely acknowledges the contribution <strong>of</strong> the following COSP members (current as at 30<br />
June <strong>2003</strong>) to important <strong>SHPA</strong> activities.<br />
Clinical Pharmacy: Michael Dooley (Chair), Antun Bogovic, Margaret Carroll, Sylvia Cuell, Kirstie Galbraith, Georgia Martinac,<br />
Helen Matthews (Convenor).<br />
Drug Information: Julie Lord (Chair), Graeme Vernon (Secretary), Cheng Choo, Shin Choo, Alan Saunders, Rodney Whyte,<br />
Alan Saunders (ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio), Paul Muir (Convenor).<br />
Drug Use Evaluation: Chair to be appointed, , Sarah Chao, Stephanie Wiltshire, David McKnight, Paula Doherty, Jonathan Dartnell,<br />
Karen Kaye, Linda Graudins, Sue Kirsa (Convenor).<br />
Educational Visiting: Debra Rowett (Chair), Mary Collins, Ian Coombes, Joy Gailer, Margaret Jordan, Adam LaCaze, Judith Mackson, Frank May,<br />
Louise Quinn, <strong>Ann</strong>e Winkle, Deirdre Criddle (CM), Chris Cutts (CM), Stuart Gibb (CM), Naomi Burgess (Convenor).<br />
Investigational Drugs: Kay Hynes (Chair), Frances Passuello, Carol Rice, Jean Schmidt, Jill Davis, Helen Kopp, Angela Morris,<br />
Jacqui Streater, Lucy Nigro (SLM), Lesley Ross-Lee (SLM), Karen Luetsch (SLM), Peter Slobodian (SLM), Lee McLean (SLM), Kate McCormack<br />
(SLM), <strong>Ann</strong>a Gelavis (SLM), Helen Matthews (Convenor).<br />
Medication Safety: Rosemary Burke (Chair), Bhavini Patel, Despina Moustakas, Jennifer MacDonald, Christine McKenzie,<br />
Kent Garrett, David Kong, Simone Corin, Ian Coombes, Chris Doecke, Naomi Burgess, Jean-Pierre Calabretto, Melita Van der<br />
Vreede, Helen Lovitt, Danielle Stowasser, Penny Thornton (Convenor).<br />
Oncology: Jill Davis (Chair), Stuart Harsley, Robert McLauchlan, Li-Ling Ng, Sheue-Ching Ooi, Jim Siderov, Angela Stefanou,<br />
Pat Gilchrist (SLM), Debbie Paul (SLM), Peter Gilbar (SLM), Jude Lees (SLM), Michael Wiese (SLM), Michael Cain (SLM), Sue Kirsa (Convenor).<br />
Parenteral Services: New chair to be appointed, Neil Keen (Acting Chair and Convenor).<br />
Paediatrics: Sean Turner (Chair), Paul Tait, Sally Yeung, Sonya Stacey, Lisa Pulver, Neil Keen (Convenor).<br />
Poisons Information: This COSP is in abeyance pending outcome <strong>of</strong> national review <strong>of</strong> Poison Information Services.<br />
Private <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacy: This COSP is reforming - John Jackson (Chair), Helen Matthews (Convenor).<br />
Psychiatric Pharmacy: This COSP is reforming - Janice Iwaniak (Chair), Danielle Stowasser (Convenor).<br />
CM-denotes corresponding member<br />
SLM-denotes State liaison member<br />
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Rural Network<br />
Promoting and supporting rural pharmacy practice.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> national rural adviser is <strong>Ann</strong>e Leversha. Her role is to provide Federal Council with advice on rural issues<br />
which affect hospital pharmacy, inform Federal Council <strong>of</strong> issues which affect rural hospital pharmacy, represent<br />
rural hospital pharmacy at appropriate forums, promote rural hospital pharmacy and establish a network <strong>of</strong> rural<br />
hospital pharmacists. This group meets by teleconference 3 times a year, and seeks to promote and support rural<br />
practice.<br />
Thanks go to the 2002/3 Branch representatives who cover each State/Territory and operate as the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Rural Network:<br />
• Frank Andinach (Western Australia)<br />
• Gabrielle Couch (New South Wales)<br />
• Jane Mather (Northern Territory)<br />
• Brian Dillon (Victoria)<br />
• Robyn Underwood (Queensland)<br />
• Amanda Sanburg (South Australia)<br />
With the help <strong>of</strong> Rita D’Amore and Sanam Souzani (Queensland Health), a very successful inaugural Rural Clinical<br />
Seminar Pharmacy seminar was held in Brisbane in March <strong>2003</strong>. Participants indicated that this would serve well<br />
as an annual event devoted to rural pharmacist issues and education.<br />
<strong>SHPA</strong> is part <strong>of</strong> the Rural and Remote Pharmacy Workforce Development Advisory Group, the Australian Rural and<br />
Remote Allied Health Taskforce and the Rural Pharmacists Australia Special Interest Group. As part <strong>of</strong> this work,<br />
<strong>Ann</strong>e advises on government funded education grants to support rural hospital pharmacists. Currently two schemes<br />
are available. Rural members are encouraged to apply for grants from the programs. Information on the grants is<br />
available from the Rural pages <strong>of</strong> the <strong>SHPA</strong> website (at www.shpa.org.au/rural.htm).<br />
Research and Development<br />
Improving the techniques and practice with respect to the administration, planning, delivery and<br />
evaluation <strong>of</strong> hospital pharmacy services.<br />
Promoting original research and related activities is a key mechanism by which <strong>SHPA</strong> promotes leading edge<br />
pharmacy practice and supports the career development <strong>of</strong> its members. Special thanks go to members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Research and Development Grants Advisory Committee (RDGAC): Margaret Duguid (Chair), Peter Barclay, Joanne<br />
Brien, Helen Dowling, Ceridwen Jones, Karen Kaye, Maria Kelly and Gillian Shenfield. Thanks also to Sue<br />
Froude (administrative assistant) and Nicole Toon (<strong>SHPA</strong> Federal Secretariat) for their contribution to the success<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Grants program.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the major aims <strong>of</strong> the <strong>SHPA</strong> Research & Development Grants Program is to support the development <strong>of</strong><br />
leading edge pharmacy practice in hospitals and related areas. To realise this aim it is important that members are:<br />
1. Aware <strong>of</strong> the opportunities for research and development available to them; and<br />
2. Informed <strong>of</strong> the outcomes <strong>of</strong> the research undertaken through Grant Program funds and the knowledge<br />
gained through study tours and the attendance at international conferences.<br />
This is achieved through promotion <strong>of</strong> the grants program and the publication <strong>of</strong> the grant reports. In 2002/<strong>2003</strong><br />
<strong>SHPA</strong> grant recipients contributed 17 articles to the JPPR.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> continues to be indebted to the Pharmaceutical Industry in Australia for their continuing contribution<br />
to the program. With Bristol Myers Squibb increasing their research grant to $16,000 this year the funds available<br />
to members in 2002/3 totalled $153,000. To ensure the grants program continues to attract a healthy number <strong>of</strong><br />
applications several awards were changed to increase the breadth & scope <strong>of</strong> the activities that could be<br />
undertaken.<br />
RDGAC met six times during the year to assess the 52 applications submitted to the Program. Although the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> applications received was down on last year, the grants continued to be competitive and the standard <strong>of</strong><br />
applications high.<br />
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Twenty-nine pharmacists, pre-registration trainees and technicians were successful in receiving grants to the value<br />
<strong>of</strong> $110,775 to assist them undertake a range <strong>of</strong> research and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development activities. <strong>The</strong>re were<br />
eight research awards and 21 pr<strong>of</strong>essional development grants awarded (details below).<br />
To further increase the access by members to grant reports a new <strong>SHPA</strong> Research & Development Grant <strong>Rep</strong>orts<br />
section was added to the Grants section <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> website. Members may now access reports such as those received<br />
from members who have sat for the Board <strong>of</strong> Pharmaceutical Specialties and Geriatric Pharmacy examinations<br />
from the website. To assist members reporting on a conference or a study tour the Grants website now contains<br />
guidelines for writing reports. Promotion <strong>of</strong> the Grants Program continued through the regular segment in the<br />
JPPR, the <strong>SHPA</strong> Bulletin and the Grants section on the <strong>SHPA</strong> website. <strong>The</strong> website was further enhanced this year<br />
with the addition <strong>of</strong> the conditions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>SHPA</strong> Grants Program.<br />
Grants Awarded during 2002-<strong>2003</strong> $Value No. <strong>of</strong> Grants<br />
Amgen Australian International Preceptorship Pharmacy Grant<br />
To Benjamin Stevenson $6,000 1<br />
Amgen Australia Pharmacy Technician Grant<br />
To Sandra Bollenhagen $3,000 1<br />
Baxter NW Naismith Management Grant<br />
To Greg Weeks $10,000 1<br />
Bristol-Myers Squibb Clinical Pharmacy Research Grant<br />
To Michael Barras, Jude Lees, Robert Marshall $24,000 1<br />
DBL Development Fund $15,775 for pr<strong>of</strong>essional 11<br />
To Jane Carpenter, Rhonda Clifford, Stephen Fowler, Bruce Green, Steven Hass, development activities<br />
Rebekah Moles, Richard Plumridge, Jennifer Schneider, Paul Tait, Ee Lyn Tan,<br />
Rhonda Tulk, Michael Wiese, Vicki Wilmott, Helen Leach $17,500 for research 3<br />
Janssen-Cilag Specialist Renal Pharmacists Grant<br />
To Bhavini Patel $5,000 1<br />
Merck Sharp and Dohme Pharmacy Specialisation Grants<br />
To <strong>Ann</strong>abel McNally, Rohan Elliott, Karen Day, Sue Scott $9,500 4<br />
Mundipharma Pain Management Travel Grant<br />
To Kamleswary Arumugam, Sean Turner $5,000 2<br />
Novartis <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacy Research Grant<br />
To Sharon Goldsworthy, Chin Beng Lim $15,000 2<br />
<strong>The</strong> Abbott Australasia <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacy Research Grant was not awarded in 2002/3.<br />
Publications<br />
Facilitating pr<strong>of</strong>essional development through quality publications<br />
<strong>The</strong> Publications Division comprising: Christine Maclean (Chair), Danielle Stowasser, John Jackson,<br />
Jenny Johnstone, Graeme Vernon, Fiona Landgren, Bill Thomson, Christine Kemp, Rosie McKew and<br />
Nick Jones have continued their oversight role.<br />
<strong>The</strong> major activity underway is preparation <strong>of</strong> the 3rd Edition <strong>of</strong> the Australian Injectable Drugs<br />
Handbook which has commenced under the leadership <strong>of</strong> Nicki Burridge, with early support from<br />
Karen McNally and many other <strong>SHPA</strong> members have <strong>of</strong>fered to join in as the project progresses.<br />
Clinical Pharmacy: A Practical Approach 2nd Edition (Editors: Jeffery Hughes, Richard Donnelly<br />
and Greta James-Chatgilaou) provides practical, easy-to-follow guidelines on all clinical<br />
pharmacy aspects <strong>of</strong> commonly encountered diseases and disorders. Revered as a unique and<br />
invaluable reference source by all pharmacy pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and academics the 2nd edition has<br />
been completely revised and updated and is selling well.<br />
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Journal <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR)<br />
JOURNAL OF<br />
Pharmacy Practice<br />
and Research<br />
Official Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
Volume 32, No. 3, September 2002<br />
FORMERLY<br />
PHARMACY•<br />
Editorials<br />
Letters to the Editor<br />
Medication Safety<br />
<strong>The</strong>rapeutics<br />
Geriatric <strong>The</strong>rapeutics<br />
THE<br />
HOSPITAL<br />
AUSTRALIAN<br />
OF<br />
JOURNAL<br />
DrugScan<br />
Book Review<br />
Case <strong>Rep</strong>orts<br />
<strong>Rep</strong>orts<br />
Research<br />
Pharmacy Practice<br />
Other Sections<br />
Effective pharmacist involvement in the healthcare team improves patient outcomes<br />
Michael Roberts 171<br />
National Competition Policy Review <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
John Low 174<br />
Pharmacist shortage<br />
Suzanne Kainey 175<br />
<strong>The</strong> Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and public hospitals<br />
Robert James 175<br />
National Community Pharmacy Database Project<br />
Con Berbatis 177<br />
What price safety Changes to test methods and certification for cytotoxic cabinets<br />
Bruce Graham, Jill Davis 177<br />
Receiving cytotoxic drugs—standard practice or Russian Roulette<br />
Jim Siderov, Maryann Bayles 178<br />
Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia associated with an initial course <strong>of</strong> bolus fluorouracil<br />
Peter Gilbar 178<br />
National Medicines Symposium 2002<br />
David Kong 179<br />
Further education—ever thought <strong>of</strong> a business degree<br />
<strong>Ruth</strong> Harris 180<br />
Medication safety series<br />
Edited by Penny Thornton 181<br />
Treatment <strong>of</strong> primary pulmonary hypertension<br />
Karen E Hirth,Trevor J Williams 185<br />
Treatment <strong>of</strong> dyslipidaemia in the elderly<br />
Richard J MacIsaac, George Jerums 188<br />
Developments in respiratory medicine—2002<br />
Karin Nyfort-Hansen 194<br />
Developments in infectious diseases—2002<br />
Jeffery D Hughes 197<br />
Breaking news 200<br />
Medicines in the elderly<br />
Jeffery D Hughes 208<br />
Infliximab in refractory Behcet’s disease<br />
David J Maxwell 209<br />
Ketamine as a possible cause <strong>of</strong> delirium<br />
Simon Wein, Odette Spruyt, Rebecca Chapman 212<br />
Child and adolescent psychiatry—an update from Hawaii<br />
David P Ellis 216<br />
So that was IT:<strong>The</strong> Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences<br />
Jean-Pierre Calabretto 219<br />
A randomised controlled trial <strong>of</strong> medication liaison services—acceptance and use by<br />
health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
Danielle A Stowasser, David M Collins, Michael Stowasser 221<br />
General practitioner acceptance <strong>of</strong> medication review in Sydney nursing homes<br />
Margaret A Smith, Judy M Simpson, Shalom I Benrimoj 227<br />
<strong>The</strong> use <strong>of</strong> ACE-inhibitors after myocardial infarction<br />
Victoria Overland,W Neil Cottrell, Susan E Tett 232<br />
Issues in the interpretation and design <strong>of</strong> studies investigating drug-related<br />
morbidity and mortality<br />
Kylie L Easton-Carter, Colin B Chapman, Jo-anne E Brian 235<br />
Doctors’ preference for the location <strong>of</strong> a drug information centre leads to a<br />
hospital-based clinical pharmacy initiative in India<br />
PK Lakshmi, DA Gundu Rao, SB Gore 240<br />
Advertisers’ Index 184<br />
Farewell to Jenny Johnstone 239<br />
<strong>SHPA</strong> Research & Development Grants Program 242<br />
ISSN 1445-937X. Print Post Approved: PP349181/00284<br />
<strong>The</strong> JPPR supports the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> pharmacy<br />
practice by providing a forum<br />
for the exchange <strong>of</strong> knowledge,<br />
ideas and pr<strong>of</strong>essional opinion.<br />
Published quarterly, the Journal features editorials, articles, reviews, reports,<br />
letters, and book reviews. It also publishes practice guidelines and other<br />
practice-related documents <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> and is highly valued by the membership.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Journal provides an important avenue for publication, not only for<br />
experienced practitioners, but also for less experienced pharmacists.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Journal actively seeks papers from contributors to <strong>SHPA</strong> state and national<br />
conferences. It is currently abstracted by Australasian Medical Index, Biological<br />
Abstracts, EMBASE, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Iowa Drug<br />
Information Service and Meditext. It has a cumulative index from 1994 that<br />
may be downloaded from the website (www.shpa.org.au/journal/austra.htm).<br />
In July 2002, Rosie McKew took over as Managing Editor and has continued to<br />
improve the Journal following the fine groundwork laid by her predecessor<br />
Jenny Johnstone, with able support from the JPPR Editorial Committee. Special<br />
thanks go to the core JPPR team: John Low (Editor in Chief), Rosie McKew, Peter<br />
Stuchbery, Graeme Vernon, Kay Hynes, Chris Alderman, Penny Thornton, Karen<br />
McNally, Reg Arulappu, Terry Maunsell and Christine Tierney who gave<br />
generously <strong>of</strong> time and expertise to ensure the continual development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Journal.<br />
Branches<br />
Providing support and opportunities for pr<strong>of</strong>essional involvement at a local level.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong> Branches play a vital role in supporting and promoting the <strong>Society</strong>’s activities and in working for<br />
members on local issues - some highlights are listed below. Branches also liaise locally with other kindred<br />
organisations such as the Pharmaceutical <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> Australia and the Pharmacy Guild <strong>of</strong> Australia, other Councils<br />
and Boards.<br />
ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....<br />
ACT Branch Committee Members are: Sue Alexander (Chair & Federal Councillor), Grace Alberto, Gabrielle Cooper, Hieu Huynh, Morna<br />
Falkland, Meredith Freeman, Reeta Prasad, Christine Ryburn, Lisa Fromm (Graduate Observer).<br />
Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: <strong>The</strong> ACT Branch met the Minister for Health in relation to workforce issues and<br />
recruitment and retention <strong>of</strong> pharmacists in ACT hospitals. <strong>The</strong> Branch Committee has been involved with the establishment <strong>of</strong> a Graduate<br />
Pharmacy Course at <strong>The</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Canberra and is represented on the Steering Committee.<br />
Educational activities: <strong>The</strong> Committee has organised regular continuing education meetings and held a successful Branch Conference -<br />
“Lungs for Life” in October 2002. Emily Diprose was involved in organising a therapeutic update weekend in conjunction with local<br />
community pharmacists. Most members <strong>of</strong> the Branch have been involved with organising the 26th Federal Conference. This commitment<br />
in time and energy has meant less Branch Committee meetings and regular C.E. meetings than usual have been held this year.<br />
NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH<br />
New South Wales Branch Committee Members are: Peter Murney (Chair), Rebekah Moles (Vice Chair), Jo-anne Brien (Secretary), Thomas<br />
Fung (Treasurer), Meredith Verge (Minutes secretary), Peter Barclay (Technician training issues), Beata Bajorek (CE Coordinator), Despina<br />
Moustakas, Kylie Easton-Carter (Newsletter Editor), Mechelle Wright (Technician Observer), Amanda Castle & Amy Tsui & Linda Ban &<br />
Chris Wyatt (Graduate Observers rotational) and Helen Dowling (Federal Councillor), Penny Thornton (Federal Councillor).<br />
Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: <strong>The</strong> NSW Branch committee continued to represent and further the interests <strong>of</strong> its<br />
members throughout 2002-<strong>2003</strong>. A number <strong>of</strong> issues requiring comment or intervention were dealt with as they arose. Advocacy was<br />
continued throughout via liaison with the following bodies:<br />
• Pharmacy Practice Foundation<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Pharmacy Graduate Training Course<br />
• Pharmaceutical <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> Australia (NSW Branch)<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Pharmacy Board <strong>of</strong> NSW<br />
• <strong>The</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Sydney<br />
• Charles Sturt University<br />
Educational activities: Education continued to be an emphasis with highlights being monthly continuing education sessions with good<br />
attendance, an active special interest group in renal pharmacy and a special CE session for graduates on OTC medicines in April <strong>2003</strong>. A<br />
most successful Branch conference was held in Leura in October 2002.<br />
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QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....<br />
Queensland Branch Committee Members are: Ian Coombes (Chair), Lisa Nissen (Vice Chair), John Parke (Treasurer), Neil Cottrell (Secretary),<br />
Michael Barras (CE Convenor), Skye Windsor (CE convenor), Tony Hall (CE convenor and Newsletter), Elaine Lum (Minutes secretary and<br />
Newsletter Editor), Christine Maclean (Federal Councillor), Danielle Stowasser (Federal Councillor).<br />
Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: Regular news goes to members via the Queensland Branch newsletter, under the<br />
guidance <strong>of</strong> Elaine Lum. <strong>The</strong> Queensland Branch committee has continued to play a role in lobbying Queensland Health on significant<br />
matters affecting pharmacy services and patient outcomes such as the PBS introduction. Input has been made to many Queensland<br />
Health planning documents and position statements. Committee members are involved with negotiations with Queensland Health, Allied<br />
Health Human Resource Advisory staff together with the union representatives on unresolved issues resulting from the Stuchbery Review<br />
<strong>of</strong> Queensland Health Pharmacy Services. In addition they are liaising on a review <strong>of</strong> staffing structures and pay scales in relation to other<br />
allied health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, and interstate pay awards.<br />
Members represent the hospital pharmacy pr<strong>of</strong>ession in a number <strong>of</strong> advisory capacities as follows:<br />
• Queensland Health Pharmacy Advisory Committee - Ian Coombes<br />
• Queensland Health Drug <strong>The</strong>rapy Protocol Steering Committee - Lisa Nissen<br />
• Queensland Health Pharmacy Support Personnel Oversight Committee - Christine Maclean<br />
• University <strong>of</strong> Queensland Pharmacy Board <strong>of</strong> Studies - Michael Barras<br />
• University <strong>of</strong> Queensland, School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy, Management Committee for Post graduate Studies - Dr Danielle Stowasser<br />
• Medication Safety Task Force <strong>of</strong> the Australian Council for Safety and Quality Council - Dr Danielle Stowasser<br />
Educational activities: <strong>The</strong> Queensland Branch Conference - Reducing Risk, <strong>The</strong> Cornerstone <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacy - was held in Brisbane<br />
in November 2002 and was well supported by the Queensland members. <strong>The</strong> committee, with help from the Queensland Health Quality<br />
Improvement and Enhancement Project, Quality Use <strong>of</strong> Medicines Program, also ran a very successful workshop on “Continuity <strong>of</strong> Care”<br />
in North Queensland, Townsville, in September 2002 which was attended by pharmacists, nurses and nurse managers. <strong>The</strong> continuing<br />
education <strong>of</strong>ficers have planned a seminar on “getting research presented and published” later this year. This will include abstract writing<br />
and oral presentation skills. Members have also been able to attend national seminars held in Brisbane this year, including a rural clinical<br />
pharmacy seminar in March. Continuing education co-ordinators (Michael Barras and Skye Windsor) continue to run an exceptionally well<br />
supported program (average 60 attendees) at monthly meetings. In liaison with Queensland Health, Quality Improvement and<br />
Enhancement Project, Quality Use <strong>of</strong> Medicines Program - all continuing education sessions are put onto a narrated CD power point<br />
presentation distributed to all rural and remote members.<br />
SA & NT BRANCH.....SA & NT BRANCH.....SA & NT BRANCH.....SA & NT BRANCH.....SA & NT BRANCH.....<br />
South Australia & Northern Territory Branch Committee Members are: Chris Doecke (Chair), Joy Gailer (Vice-Chair/ PSA liaison), Kathy<br />
Tuck (Secretary), <strong>Ann</strong>a McClure (Treasurer), Carol Smith & Daniel Scandrett-Smith (Continuing Education), Matthew Cervelli & Bhavini<br />
Patel & Paul Tait (Newsletter editors), Carol Smith (Technician liaison), Bhavini Patel (NT liaison), Jill <strong>Ann</strong>ett & Wanda Haines & Judy<br />
Manning (Technician Observers), Rebecca Granger & Sally Kaesler & Adam Phillips (Trainee Observers), Naomi Burgess (Federal Councillor).<br />
Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: Major issues that have occupied the committee this year have included nurse<br />
practitioner prescribing, pharmacy technician training programs and competency based re-registration for pharmacists. <strong>SHPA</strong> has a<br />
representative (C Doecke) on the DHS Nurse Practitioner Prescribing & Supplying Medications Working Group. <strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> the group<br />
is to establish a safe and robust process to enable limited nurse practitioner prescribing. One <strong>of</strong> the main achievements has been the<br />
recognition <strong>of</strong> the group that prescribing and supply should be separate processes and preferably undertaken by different health<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essions. While interest in pharmacy technician training has always be a focus <strong>of</strong> <strong>SHPA</strong>, discussions have increased recently with the<br />
release <strong>of</strong> the National Health Training Package (NHTP) Certificates III and IV in Health Service Assistance (<strong>Hospital</strong>/Community Health<br />
Pharmacy Assistance). Competency based re-registration will be implemented in South Australia in 2004 and <strong>SHPA</strong> is working with the<br />
Board to ensure a smooth implementation.<br />
Educational activities: <strong>The</strong> monthly continuing education program, coordinated by Carol Smith and Daniel Scandrett-Smith, has<br />
continued to be a feature <strong>of</strong> the services to members and other pharmacists. Video taping <strong>of</strong> the meetings enables dissemination <strong>of</strong> the<br />
information to our NT and country members unable to attend. <strong>The</strong> major activity in the second half <strong>of</strong> 2002 was the SA & NT Branch<br />
Conference. A record 148 registrants attended the conference. Special thanks to Joy Gailer for leading the Conference Organising<br />
Committee.<br />
TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....<br />
Tasmanian Branch Committee Members are: Sarah Herd (Chair), George Taylor (Vice-Chair), Cameron Randall (Secretary), Catherine Drake<br />
(Treasurer and Federal Councillor), Peter Fowler (Minutes Secretary), Jan Taylor, Tom Simpson, Camille Boland, Kate McCormack and<br />
Sharryn Heard (Nov 2002 to April <strong>2003</strong>).<br />
Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: <strong>SHPA</strong> <strong>Ann</strong>ual General Meeting held in Hobart and Launceston was well attended by<br />
members and was the forum for a fantastic social evening that was enjoyed by all. Members represent the hospital pharmacy pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
in a number <strong>of</strong> advisory capacities as follows:<br />
• Pharmacy Board <strong>of</strong> Tasmania - Jan Taylor • Tasmanian Southern Division <strong>of</strong> General Practice National<br />
• School <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Steering Committee - Peter Fowler Prescribing Service Advisory Group - Camille Boland<br />
• Pharmacy Board <strong>of</strong> Tas Competency Committee - George Taylor • Pharmacy Liaison Committee - George Taylor and<br />
• Graduate Accreditation Program - Michael Connolly Cameron Randall<br />
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Educational activities: <strong>The</strong> Branch Spring Meeting was held in November in Campbelltown. <strong>The</strong> day focussed on endocrinology issues<br />
and was a great success with members attending from the South and North <strong>of</strong> Tasmania. Tom Simpson, Camille Boland, Peter Fowler and<br />
Lee McLean all presented interesting papers. Thanks to Peter Fowler for organising a great day and look forward to our next Spring Time<br />
Meeting. <strong>The</strong> backdrop for the Tasmanian Branch Conference in March was the rugged and beautiful West Coast <strong>of</strong> Tasmania. <strong>The</strong> venue<br />
for conference extravaganza, organised by Tom Simpson and Melanie Watts, was Strahan Village. Biological <strong>The</strong>rapeutics and<br />
Rheumatology were the major scientific themes for the conference and a Patient Safety Session provided delegates with an excellent<br />
forum to exchange ideas. <strong>The</strong> ten presented papers were <strong>of</strong> high standard and were delivered by pharmacy students, pharmacists and<br />
retired pharmacists and covered a diverse range <strong>of</strong> topics. <strong>The</strong>re was a good mix <strong>of</strong> delegates from industry, undergraduate and graduate<br />
pharmacy students and pharmacists from hospital and community. <strong>The</strong> conference was widely supported by industry and was a highly<br />
successful and enjoyable event. We thank Tom Simpson and Melanie Watts for their hard work and dedication to deliver this fantastic<br />
educational and entertaining event.<br />
VIC BRANCH.....VIC BRANCH.....VIC BRANCH.....VIC BRANCH.....VIC BRANCH.....VIC BRANCH.....<br />
Victorian Branch Committee Members are: Thirza Titchen (Chair), James Dwyer (Vice-Chair), Rohan Elliott (Treasurer), Christine Kemp<br />
(Secretary), Pam Nieman (Assistant Secretary/Newsletter Editor), Ron Nightingale, Jim Siderov, Sally Yeung, Maryanne Molenaar, David<br />
Lau (Observer), Glen Valoppi (Young Pharmacist Observer), Joanne Rocca (Technician rep), Emma Dean & Megan Middleton (Pre-registrant<br />
Observers), Helen Matthews (Federal Councillor), Sue Kirsa (Federal Councillor), Paul Muir (Federal Councillor) and Suzanne Kainey (<strong>SHPA</strong><br />
Government Liaison Officer).<br />
Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: Many projects have been advanced as part <strong>of</strong> Suzanne Kainey, <strong>SHPA</strong> Government<br />
Liaison Officer’s role. Some highlights follow:<br />
• Marketing hospital pharmacy - A marketing strategy is being developed, with the aim <strong>of</strong> raising the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> hospital pharmacy<br />
and to increase interest in hospital pharmacy from pharmacists in other sectors, pharmacy students and school students considering<br />
their career options. <strong>The</strong> strategy is being developed so that it can be adapted for national use by <strong>SHPA</strong>.<br />
• <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacy in Rural Victoria <strong>Rep</strong>ort - This detailed the results <strong>of</strong> a survey <strong>of</strong> pharmacists working in rural and metropolitan<br />
hospitals. Information includes the major issues facing hospital pharmacists in each area, the important factors in their retention<br />
and job satisfaction as a hospital pharmacist, the reasons they choose to work in rural or metropolitan areas and factors that may<br />
make them consider relocating. <strong>The</strong>se results are being used to develop strategies to support the hospital pharmacist workforce in<br />
rural Victoria, and improve recruitment <strong>of</strong> pharmacists to these areas.<br />
• Pre-registration training in Victoria’s hospitals - Proposals have been submitted to the Department <strong>of</strong> Human Services to increase<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> funded positions for pharmacy pre-registration training in hospitals. This proposal is in response to the dramatic<br />
increase in pharmacy graduate numbers and the need for hospital pharmacy to retain its share <strong>of</strong> pharmacists. <strong>SHPA</strong> has been<br />
lobbying to maintain the level <strong>of</strong> funding <strong>of</strong> the pre-registrant positions.<br />
• Rural Relieving Pharmacist Service - A proposal was submitted to DHS for a pilot project to evaluate a model for the provision <strong>of</strong><br />
relieving pharmacist services to Victoria’s rural hospitals. <strong>The</strong> proposal is to pilot the model in one region, with the possibility <strong>of</strong><br />
rolling it out state-wide.<br />
Members represent the hospital pharmacy pr<strong>of</strong>ession in a number <strong>of</strong> advisory capacities as follows:<br />
• Pharmacy Board <strong>of</strong> Victoria - Pam Nieman<br />
• DHS Victorian Influenza Pandemic Planning, Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Sub Committee - Thirza Titchen<br />
• Victorian Drug Usage Advisory Committee - Peter Stuchbery<br />
Educational activities: An extremely successful Victorian Branch Conference was held in November 2002 in Bendigo, organised by Jenny<br />
Chesser and the committee. Delegates experienced an informative and educational weekend, with very enjoyable social functions. <strong>The</strong><br />
popular annual weekend for Directors/Managers <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy at Mt Eliza Business School was once again held, with a focus on education.<br />
Guest speakers included Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Colin Chapman and Kenn Raymond. Karen Clark organized two short courses for hospital pharmacy<br />
technicians. Monthly continuing education lectures have been coordinated by Chris Kemp. Rohan Elliott has worked with the two<br />
pharmacy schools to further develop the hospital placements program for 3rd and 4th year students.<br />
WA BRANCH.....WA BRANCH.....WA BRANCH.....WA BRANCH.....WA BRANCH.....WA BRANCH.....<br />
Western Australian Branch Committee Members are: Helen Lovitt (Chair), Ron Chambers (Vice-Chair and Assistant CE Coordinator),<br />
Melissa Kovacevich (Secretary), Jenny Cooper (Treasurer), Sharon Loh (Minute Secretary), Jane Carpenter (CE Coordinator), Regina Law<br />
(Newsletter Editor/Membership Co-ordinator), Emma Baker (Intern <strong>Rep</strong>/CE), David Lunn (Technician <strong>Rep</strong>), Adam Drury (Intern<br />
<strong>Rep</strong>/Recruitment), Neil Keen (Federal Councillor)<br />
Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: Members represent the hospital pharmacy pr<strong>of</strong>ession in a number <strong>of</strong> advisory<br />
capacities and have acted as advocates on a number <strong>of</strong> activities:<br />
• Participation in the review <strong>of</strong> Western Australia’s Poison’s • Participation in the review <strong>of</strong> Western Australian National<br />
Act and Regulations<br />
Competition Policy<br />
• Attendance at Aspire 2002 networking breakfasts for male • Lobbying State Health Minister regarding local <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
and female senior high school students to promote<br />
Pharmacy issues as a follow up to Federal <strong>SHPA</strong> contact<br />
pharmacy and hospital pharmacy as a career option<br />
regarding Australian Health Care Agreement strategies<br />
• Promotion <strong>of</strong> hospital pharmacy careers to Graduate • Western Australian Jurisdictional <strong>Rep</strong>resentative, National<br />
Pharmacy Class <strong>of</strong> 2002<br />
Drugs & Poisons Schedule Committee - Jane Carpenter<br />
Educational activities:<br />
• Diabetes Half-Day Seminar October 19, 2002 • A very successful Western Australian Branch<br />
• Monthly, well-attended Continuing Education meetings Conference, September 6 to 8, 2002<br />
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From the Treasurer - <strong>Ann</strong>ual Financial <strong>Rep</strong>ort 2002/3<br />
<strong>The</strong> 2002/3 year has been a successful year with many successful activities at Federal and Branch level, which has provided a strong<br />
financial result. Special thanks go to all Branch Treasurers who have assisted to complete the centralization <strong>of</strong> all accounting functions<br />
into the Federal Secretariat. This has been a major achievement coordinated Eddie Eswararajah, Finance Officer.<br />
Summary and Comparison <strong>of</strong> Financial Results<br />
Financial Year Income Net Result<br />
1993/94* $1,467,380 $120,035<br />
1994/95 $1,339,753 ($27,990)<br />
1995/96* $1,891,163 $946<br />
1996/97 $1,468,248 $85,865<br />
1997/98* $2,135,227 $65,561<br />
1998/99 $1,420,028 ($160,595)<br />
1999/00* $1,705,718 $46,263<br />
2000/01 $1,655,197 $85,869<br />
2001/02* $1,857,487 $125,761<br />
2002/03 $1,731,177 $283,142 * Federal Conference years<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s net operating surplus <strong>of</strong> $283,142 this financial year is excellent and is the result <strong>of</strong> a year <strong>of</strong> very successful events. I want to<br />
acknowledge the huge efforts by so many volunteer members and the staff <strong>of</strong> the Federal Secretariat in this achievement. This has consolidated<br />
our position following the purchase <strong>of</strong> the Federal Secretariat <strong>of</strong>fices and places us in a good position to provide further member services in future.<br />
Again, the activities <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Education ($73,078), and the results from the Branch Conferences and Clinical Conference are noteworthy.<br />
Expenditure is always closely monitored and this year prudent management has further improved the Federal Operating Account result. <strong>The</strong> success<br />
<strong>of</strong> activities which also generate income will ensure that membership subscriptions rates are held at current levels. Federal Council will refresh<br />
the <strong>SHPA</strong> Strategic Plan in February 2004, to re-new the focus for the important advocacy work <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Society</strong>. <strong>The</strong> strong result will also allow<br />
Council to consider a marketing campaign for hospital pharmacy for all pharmacy students around the country. Use <strong>of</strong> our resources in this way,<br />
is designed to build our membership base, hand in hand with achievement <strong>of</strong> a positive outcome on workforce issues. <strong>SHPA</strong> will continue activities<br />
to explain the patient care outcomes <strong>of</strong> hospital pharmacy services to Government and other key stakeholder groups.<br />
I invite you to encourage your colleagues to take up <strong>SHPA</strong> membership. Finally, my sincere thanks go to so many members who have conducted<br />
and supported activities this year, and for your continued assistance.<br />
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SUE KIRSA<br />
Federal Treasurer<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Contributions FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE <strong>2003</strong><br />
FEDERAL MEMBER SERVICES<br />
Operating GLO Admin NZHPA/<strong>SHPA</strong> Publications <strong>SHPA</strong><br />
Account Recovery Conference Division Web Site Branches Total<br />
Income 428,101 128,625 23,029 264,626 25,000 79,834 946,216<br />
Expenditure 418,216 108,621 2,797 260,847 1,999 86,917 879,396<br />
Net Pr<strong>of</strong>it/(Loss) 6,886 20,004 20,232 3,780 23,001 -(7,083) -(66,819)<br />
Education & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
Other<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Liaison and Federal<br />
Education Projects Activities Promotions Conference Branches Total<br />
Income 219,369 0 0 3,639 3,764 598,457 825,229<br />
Expenditure 146,291 3,841 9,778 15,870 1,389 431,736 608,906<br />
Net Pr<strong>of</strong>it/(Loss) 73,078 -(3,841) -(9,778) -(12,231) 2,375 166,720 216,323<br />
BRANCH MEMBER SERVICES<br />
ACT NSW QLD SA&NT TAS VIC WA Total<br />
Income 1,862 10,005 20,843 4,049 4,878 13,721 24,476 79,834<br />
Expenditure 1,004 10,745 15,862 5,203 7,318 24,149 22,635 86,917<br />
Net Pr<strong>of</strong>it/(Loss) 858 -(740) 4,981 -(1,155) -(2,440) -(10,428) 1,841 -(7,083)<br />
Education & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
Income 7,050 112,112 87,634 39,384 52,462 239,751 60,063 598,457<br />
Expenditure 3,832 82,939 54,104 28,538 40,534 183,600 38,189 431,736<br />
Net Pr<strong>of</strong>it/(Loss) 3,218 29,173 33,530 10,846 11,927 56,152 21,874 166,720<br />
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION/(LOSS) 4,076 28,433 38,512 9,691 9,487 45,724 23,715 159,637<br />
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DIRECTORS REPORT<br />
Your directors present their report on the company for the financial year ended 30th June <strong>2003</strong>.<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
<strong>The</strong> names <strong>of</strong> directors in <strong>of</strong>fice at any time during or since the end <strong>of</strong> the year are:<br />
Helen V Dowling Helen Matthews Sue W Kirsa Catherine I Drake<br />
Penelope D Thornton Naomi G Burgess Paul R Muir Neil J Keen<br />
Christine M Maclean Susan M Alexander Michael D Wiese Danielle A Stowasser<br />
Directors have been in <strong>of</strong>fice since the start <strong>of</strong> the financial year to the date <strong>of</strong> this report unless otherwise stated:<br />
Catherine I Drake was a director from 23 February <strong>2003</strong> until the date <strong>of</strong> this report.<br />
Michael D Wiese was a director from the beginning <strong>of</strong> the year until his resignation on 31 October 2002.<br />
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES<br />
<strong>The</strong> principal activities <strong>of</strong> the company during the financial year were:<br />
<strong>The</strong> provision <strong>of</strong> membership services, including bulletin, journal, publications, short courses and seminars, a clinical conference in New<br />
Zealand, a number <strong>of</strong> Branch conferences, development <strong>of</strong> practice standards and guidelines, providing accreditation for pharmacists<br />
seeking to provide domicilary medication reviews, promotion <strong>of</strong> the certified geriatric pharmacist credential, representation on<br />
government and related pr<strong>of</strong>essional committees, special projects and preparation <strong>of</strong> discussion papers and submissions. No significant<br />
change in the nature <strong>of</strong> these activities occurred during the year.<br />
OPERATING RESULTS<br />
<strong>The</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>it <strong>of</strong> the company for the financial year after providing for income tax amounted to $283,142<br />
DIVIDENDS<br />
No dividends were paid or declared since the start <strong>of</strong> the financial year. No recommendation for payment <strong>of</strong> dividends has been made.<br />
OPTIONS<br />
No options over issued shares or interests in the company were granted during or since end <strong>of</strong> the financial year and there were no<br />
options outstanding at the date <strong>of</strong> this report.<br />
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS<br />
A review <strong>of</strong> the operations <strong>of</strong> the company during the financial year and the results <strong>of</strong> those operations are as follows:<br />
Increased involvement and interaction with government, other pr<strong>of</strong>essional organisations and collaboration with healthcare providers<br />
and consumers as guided by the Strategic Plan.<br />
Ongoing review <strong>of</strong> income, expenditure and revenue generation to improve financial performance.<br />
Working with Branches on services provided to members, whilst streamlining activities and processes.<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> member services by information on the website.<br />
Review and updating <strong>of</strong> the process for elevation to the status <strong>of</strong> Fellow <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
Completion <strong>of</strong> centralisation <strong>of</strong> Branch financial functions.<br />
Quarterly printing <strong>of</strong> the “Journal <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Practice and Research”.<br />
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS<br />
<strong>The</strong> likely developments in the operation <strong>of</strong> the company and the expected results <strong>of</strong> those operations in future financial years are the<br />
continuation <strong>of</strong> services with some use <strong>of</strong> reserves for specific projects to enhance pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice.<br />
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS<br />
No significant changes in the company’s state <strong>of</strong> affairs occurred during the financial year.<br />
AFTER BALANCE DATE EVENTS<br />
No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end <strong>of</strong> the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the<br />
operations <strong>of</strong> the company, the results <strong>of</strong> those operations or the state <strong>of</strong> affairs <strong>of</strong> the company in subsequent financial years.<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES<br />
<strong>The</strong> company’s operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law <strong>of</strong> the Commonwealth or <strong>of</strong> a State<br />
or Territory.<br />
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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS<br />
Helen Matthews - President; BPharm; Chief Pharmacist, St Vincent’s <strong>Hospital</strong>, VIC<br />
Neil J Keen - Vice President; BPharm MPS; Senior Pharmacist-in-charge (Ward Services), Sir Charles Gairdner <strong>Hospital</strong>, WA<br />
Sue W Kirsa - Federal Treasurer; BPharm, Grad Dip Hosp Pharm; Senior Pharmacist, Austin Health, VIC<br />
Helen V Dowling - Immediate Past President; BPharm, Dip Hosp Pharm Admin; Grad Dip QI in Healthcare (CCEB); Director <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy,<br />
John Hunter <strong>Hospital</strong>, NSW<br />
Naomi G Burgess - Federal Councillor; BPharm, M Management (Health Services); Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Services,<br />
Royal Adelaide <strong>Hospital</strong>, SA and Senior Lecturer, School <strong>of</strong> Pharmaceutical, Molecular and Biological Sciences, University <strong>of</strong> South<br />
Australia, SA.<br />
Penelope D Thornton - Federal Councillor; BPharm, FSHP; Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy, Westmead <strong>Hospital</strong>, NSW<br />
Paul R Muir - Federal Councillor; BPharm BA, FSHP; Senior Pharmacist, <strong>The</strong> Geelong <strong>Hospital</strong>, VIC<br />
Christine M Maclean - Federal Councillor; BPharm, FSHP; Assistant Director <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy, Princess Alexandra <strong>Hospital</strong>, QLD<br />
Susan M Alexander - Federal Councillor, BPharm, Director <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy, <strong>The</strong> Canberra <strong>Hospital</strong>, ACT<br />
Danielle A Stowasser - Federal Councillor; PhD, Dip Clin Hosp Pharm, BPharm, Program Area Manager,<br />
QIEP - Quality Use <strong>of</strong> Medicines, Queensland Health, QLD<br />
Catherine I Drake - Federal Councillor; BPharm (Hons), Grad Dip Pharm, Drug Utilisation & Evaluation Pharmacist, Royal Hobart <strong>Hospital</strong>, TAS<br />
Michael D Wiese - Former Federal Councillor; BPharm, Clinical Pharmacist Oncology, Royal Hobart <strong>Hospital</strong>, TAS<br />
During the financial year, 14 meetings <strong>of</strong> directors (including committees) were held. Attendances were:-<br />
Directors Meetings<br />
Divisional Meetings<br />
Number Eligible Number Number Eligible Number<br />
to Attend Attended to Attend Attended<br />
Naomi G Burgess 4 4 3 3<br />
Helen V Dowling 5 5 0 0<br />
Catherine I Drake 2 1 0 0<br />
Neil J Keen 5 4 0 0<br />
Sue W Kirsa 5 5 2 2<br />
Christine M Maclean 4 3 2 2<br />
Helen Matthews 5 5 0 0<br />
Paul R Muir 4 4 2 2<br />
Penny D Thornton 4 4 0 0<br />
Susan M Alexander 5 4 0 0<br />
Danielle A Stowasser 4 3 2 2<br />
Michael D Wiese 1 1 0 0<br />
INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS OR AUDITOR<br />
During or since the end <strong>of</strong> the financial year the company has given an indemnity or entered an agreement to indemnify, or paid or agreed to pay<br />
insurance premiums as follows:<br />
<strong>The</strong> company has paid premiums to insure each director against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal<br />
proceedings arising out <strong>of</strong> their conduct while acting in the capacity <strong>of</strong> director <strong>of</strong> the company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach <strong>of</strong><br />
duty in relation to the company. <strong>The</strong> total premium for all directors was included in a policy that cost $ 6,282 inclusive <strong>of</strong> GST.<br />
PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY<br />
No person has applied for leave <strong>of</strong> Court to bring proceedings on behalf <strong>of</strong> the company or intervene in any proceedings to which the company is<br />
a party for the purpose <strong>of</strong> taking responsibility on behalf <strong>of</strong> the company for all or any part <strong>of</strong> those proceedings. <strong>The</strong> company was not a party<br />
to any such proceedings during the year.<br />
Signed in accordance with a resolution <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors:<br />
Director .....................................<br />
Helen Matthews<br />
Director .....................................<br />
Sue W Kirsa<br />
Dated this 29th day <strong>of</strong> September <strong>2003</strong><br />
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />
<strong>The</strong> accompanying notes form part <strong>of</strong> these financial statements.<br />
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE <strong>2003</strong><br />
Note <strong>2003</strong> 2002<br />
$ $<br />
CLASSIFICATION OF EXPENSES BY NATURE<br />
Revenues from ordinary activities 2 1,731,177 1,817,497<br />
Raw materials and consumables used (42,770) (51,930)<br />
Employee benefits expense (478,135) (411,352)<br />
Depreciation and amortisation expenses 3 (15,179) (11,518)<br />
Borrowing costs expense 3 - -<br />
Other expenses from ordinary activities (911,951) (1,216,936)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>it from ordinary activities before income tax expense 3 283,142 125,761<br />
Income tax expense relating to ordinary activities 4 - -<br />
Net pr<strong>of</strong>it from ordinary activities after income tax<br />
attributable to members <strong>of</strong> the company 5 283,142 125,761<br />
Net increase (decrease) in asset revaluation reserve - -<br />
Total changes in equity other than those resulting from<br />
transactions with owners as owners 283,142 125,761<br />
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30TH JUNE <strong>2003</strong><br />
Note <strong>2003</strong> 2002<br />
$ $<br />
CURRENT ASSETS<br />
Cash 6 1,684,764 987,201<br />
Receivables 7 168,242 206,646<br />
Inventories 8 14,256 11,125<br />
Other 9 94,594 55,294<br />
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,961,856 1,260,266<br />
NON-CURRENT ASSETS<br />
Property, plant and equipment 10 446,270 446,277<br />
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 446,270 446,277<br />
TOTAL ASSETS 2,408,126 1,706,543<br />
CURRENT LIABILITIES<br />
Accounts payable 11 1,190,088 772,894<br />
Provisions 12 20,350 15,121<br />
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,210,438 788,015<br />
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES<br />
Provisions 12 1,602 5,584<br />
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,602 5,584<br />
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,212,040 793,599<br />
NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 1,196,086 912,944<br />
MEMBERS’ FUNDS<br />
Retained pr<strong>of</strong>its 1,196,086 912,944<br />
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE <strong>2003</strong><br />
Note <strong>2003</strong> 2002<br />
$ $<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:<br />
Receipts from Customers/Members 2,163,927 2,045,536<br />
Interest Received 55,553 27,565<br />
Payment to Suppliers & Employees (1,505,684) (1,724,602)<br />
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 713,796 348,499<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:<br />
Purchase <strong>of</strong> Property, Plant & Equipment (16,234) (48,044)<br />
Net Cash Provided by (Used in)<br />
Investing Activities (16,234) (48,044)<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:<br />
<strong>Rep</strong>ayment <strong>of</strong> Borrowings - (357,504)<br />
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities - (357,504)<br />
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held 697,562 (57,049)<br />
Cash at Beginning <strong>of</strong> Financial Year 987,201 1,044,250<br />
CASH AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1,684,763 987,201<br />
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE <strong>2003</strong><br />
1 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES<br />
<strong>The</strong> financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group<br />
Consensus Views, other authoritative pronouncements <strong>of</strong> the Australian Accounting Standards Board, and the Corporations Act 2001.<br />
<strong>The</strong> financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs and does not take into account changing money values<br />
or, except where stated, current valuations <strong>of</strong> non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values <strong>of</strong> the consideration given in exchange for assets.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following is a summary <strong>of</strong> the material accounting policies adopted by the company in the preparation <strong>of</strong> the financial report. <strong>The</strong> accounting<br />
policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.<br />
Income Tax<br />
<strong>The</strong> Company is subject to income tax under the Principle <strong>of</strong> Mutuality.<br />
<strong>The</strong> company adopts the liability method <strong>of</strong> tax-effect accounting whereby the income tax expense is based on the pr<strong>of</strong>it from ordinary activities<br />
adjusted for any permanent differences.<br />
Timing differences which arise due to the different accounting periods in which items <strong>of</strong> revenue and expense are included in the determination<br />
<strong>of</strong> accounting and taxable income, are brought to account as either a provision for deferred income tax or as a future income tax benefit at the<br />
rate <strong>of</strong> income tax applicable to the period in which the benefit will be received or the liability will become payable.<br />
Future income tax benefits are not brought to account unless realisation <strong>of</strong> the asset is assured beyond reasonable doubt. Future income tax<br />
benefits in relation to tax losses are not brought to account unless there is virtual certainty <strong>of</strong> realisation <strong>of</strong> the benefit.<br />
<strong>The</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the assumption that no adverse change will occur<br />
in income taxation legislation, and the anticipation that the company will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be<br />
realised and comply with the conditions <strong>of</strong> deductibility imposed by the law.<br />
Inventories<br />
Inventories are measured at the lower <strong>of</strong> cost and net realisable value.<br />
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE <strong>2003</strong> - continued<br />
Property, Plant and Equipment<br />
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost or fair value, less where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or amortisation. <strong>The</strong> carrying<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess <strong>of</strong> the recoverable amount from those<br />
assets. <strong>The</strong> recoverable amount is assessed on the basis <strong>of</strong> expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment and<br />
subsequent disposal. <strong>The</strong> expected net cash flows have not been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.<br />
<strong>The</strong> depreciable amount <strong>of</strong> all fixed assets excluding freehold land and buildings are depreciated over their estimated useful lives commencing<br />
from the time the asset is held ready for use. Properties held for investment purposes are not subject to depreciation. <strong>The</strong> depreciation rates used<br />
for each class <strong>of</strong> assets are:<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> Fixed Asset Depreciation Rate<br />
Land and Buildings 0%<br />
Plant and Equipment 7.5-100%<br />
<strong>The</strong> rates used are substantially those used for taxation purposes.<br />
Employee Benefits<br />
Provision is made for the company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee benefits<br />
expected to be settled within one year together with entitlements arising from wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave which will be settled<br />
after one year, have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs. Other employee benefits<br />
payable later than one year have been measured at the present value <strong>of</strong> the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits.<br />
Contributions are made by the company to employee superannuation funds and are charged as expenses when incurred.<br />
Income in Advance<br />
Income in Advance will be brought to account over the subscription period for members’ subscriptions and JPPR subscriptions.<br />
Members Guarantee<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia is a company limited by guarantee.<br />
In the event that the company is wound up, each member may be liable to contribute to any outstanding obligations <strong>of</strong> the company. <strong>The</strong> maximum<br />
contribution is $20 per member.<br />
<strong>2003</strong> 2002<br />
$ $<br />
2 REVENUE<br />
Operating activities:<br />
Sale <strong>of</strong> goods 87,807 99,791<br />
Rendering <strong>of</strong> services 1,546,762 1,678,306<br />
Other revenue 43,778 10,690<br />
1,678,347 1,788,787<br />
Interest from:<br />
Other Corporations 52,830 28,710<br />
1,731,177 1,817,497<br />
3 PROFIT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>it from ordinary activities before income tax expense has been determined after:<br />
Expenses:<br />
Cost <strong>of</strong> sales 42,770 51,930<br />
Depreciation <strong>of</strong> non-current assets:<br />
Depreciation 15,179 11,518<br />
Total depreciation 15,197 11,518<br />
Remuneration <strong>of</strong> auditor Auditing the accounts 12,000 16,750<br />
Other Services 799 986<br />
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE <strong>2003</strong> - continued<br />
4 INCOME TAX EXPENSE<br />
<strong>The</strong> prima facie tax payable on pr<strong>of</strong>it from ordinary activities before<br />
income tax is reconciled to the income tax expense as follows:<br />
<strong>2003</strong> 2002<br />
$ $<br />
Prima facie tax payable on pr<strong>of</strong>it from ordinary activities 84,943 37,728<br />
before income tax at 30% (2002: 30%)<br />
Add:<br />
Tax effect <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Other Non Allowable Items 483 -<br />
85,426 37,728<br />
Less:<br />
Tax effect <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Application <strong>of</strong> Principle <strong>of</strong> Mutuality 78,253 72,048<br />
Non Adoption <strong>of</strong> FITB - -<br />
Income Tax Benefit From Losses Not Brought to Account - (34,320)<br />
Recoupment <strong>of</strong> Prior Years Tax Losses 7,173 -<br />
Income tax expense attributable to pr<strong>of</strong>it from ordinary activities - -<br />
5 RETAINED PROFITS<br />
Retained pr<strong>of</strong>its (accumulated losses) at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the financial year 912,944 787,183<br />
Net pr<strong>of</strong>it attributable to members <strong>of</strong> the company 283,142 125,761<br />
Retrospective adjustment(s) upon introduction <strong>of</strong> accounting standard(s):<br />
Retained pr<strong>of</strong>its (accumulated losses) at the end <strong>of</strong> the financial year 1,196,086 912,944<br />
6 CASH ASSETS<br />
Cash on Hand 1,395 595<br />
Term Deposits - A.N.Z. 779,778 591,007<br />
Cash at Bank - Federal Operating Account 158,853 268,716<br />
Cash at Banks, Building Societies, Credit Unions 744,738 126,883<br />
1,684,764 987,201<br />
7 RECEIVABLES<br />
CURRENT<br />
Trade Debtors 168,242 206,646<br />
8 INVENTORIES<br />
CURRENT<br />
Stock on Hand 14,256 11,125<br />
9 OTHER ASSETS<br />
CURRENT<br />
Prepayments 94,594 55,294<br />
10 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT<br />
LAND AND BUILDINGS<br />
Property - 27-33 Raglan St South Melbourne 393,495 393,495<br />
393,495 393,495<br />
PLANT & EQUIPMENT<br />
Office Furniture & Equipment - at cost 157,626 176,485<br />
Less: Accumulated Depreciation 104,851 123,703<br />
52,775 52,782<br />
Total property, plant and equipment 446,270 446,277<br />
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<strong>2003</strong> 2002<br />
$ $<br />
11 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE<br />
CURRENT<br />
Income in Advance 969,119 539,854<br />
Sundry Creditors 21,309 41,634<br />
GST Payable 36,572 48,952<br />
Awards in Trust 163,088 142,454<br />
1,190,088 772,894<br />
12 PROVISIONS<br />
CURRENT<br />
Provision for Employee Entitlements 20,350 15,121<br />
NON-CURRENT<br />
Provision for Employee Entitlements 1,602 5,584<br />
Aggregate employee entitlement liability 21,952 20,705<br />
13 REMUNERATION AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS<br />
Directors:<br />
<strong>The</strong> names <strong>of</strong> directors who have held <strong>of</strong>fice during the financial year are:<br />
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Helen V Dowling<br />
Helen Matthews<br />
Sue W Kirsa<br />
Catherine I Drake<br />
Paul R Muir<br />
Neil J Keen<br />
Christine M Maclean<br />
Susan M Alexander<br />
Income received or due and receivable by all directors from the company<br />
and any related parties - -<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> directors whose income from the company and any related parties<br />
was within the following bands: 0 - $9999 12 13<br />
Retirement and Superannuation Payments:<br />
Amounts <strong>of</strong> a prescribed benefit given during year by the company or a related party to<br />
a director or prescribed superannuation fund in connection with the<br />
retirement from a prescribed <strong>of</strong>fice - -<br />
No amounts were received by directors in relation to their membership <strong>of</strong> Federal Council.<br />
No monies received by Federal Councillors were paid as a result <strong>of</strong> their Directorship <strong>of</strong> the Company.<br />
Penelope D Thornton<br />
Naomi G Burgess<br />
Michael D Wiese<br />
Danielle A Stowasser<br />
14 SEGMENT REPORTING<br />
a) Business & Geographical Segments<br />
<strong>The</strong> company operates predominantly in one business and geographical segment, being the provision <strong>of</strong> member, pr<strong>of</strong>essional development<br />
and educational services to those in the pharmaceutical & health pr<strong>of</strong>essions within Australia.<br />
<strong>2003</strong> 2002<br />
$ $<br />
15 CASH FLOW INFORMATION<br />
Reconciliation <strong>of</strong> Cash Flow from Operations with Pr<strong>of</strong>it from Ordinary<br />
Activities after Income Tax<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>it from Ordinary Activities After Income Tax 283,142 125,761<br />
Non Cash Flows in Pr<strong>of</strong>it from Ordinary Activities<br />
Loss on Sale <strong>of</strong> Property, Plant & Equipment 1,061 -<br />
Depreciation 15,179 11,518<br />
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Provisions 1,247 (6,237)<br />
Changes in Assets & Liabilities:<br />
Decrease (Increase) in Current Inventories (3,131) 3,611<br />
Decrease (Increase) in Current Receivables 38,404 (97,496)<br />
Decrease (Increase) in Prepayments (39,300) (14,707)<br />
Increase (Decrease) in Trade Creditors (20,325) 5,037<br />
Increase (Decrease) in Awards in Trust 20,634 (18,494)<br />
Increase (Decrease) in GST Liability Clearing A/c (12,380) 7,901<br />
Increase (Decrease) in Income in Advance 429,265 331,604<br />
Cash Flow from Operations 713,796 348,498<br />
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16 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS<br />
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> directors <strong>of</strong> the company declare that:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 16 to 22, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001; and<br />
(a) comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and<br />
(b) give a true and fair view <strong>of</strong> the Company’s financial position as at 30 June <strong>2003</strong> and <strong>of</strong> its performance for the year<br />
ended on that date.<br />
2. In the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due<br />
and payable.<br />
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.<br />
Director<br />
Helen Matthews<br />
Director<br />
Sue W Kirsa<br />
Dated this 29th day <strong>of</strong> September <strong>2003</strong><br />
INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT<br />
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED A.B.N. 54 004 553 806<br />
Scope<br />
We have audited the financial report <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia Limited for the financial year ended 30 June <strong>2003</strong> as set<br />
out on pages 16 to 22.<br />
<strong>The</strong> company’s directors are responsible for the financial report. We have conducted an independent audit <strong>of</strong> this financial report in order to<br />
express an opinion on it to the members <strong>of</strong> the company.<br />
Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial<br />
report is free <strong>of</strong> material misstatement. Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, <strong>of</strong> evidence supporting the amounts and<br />
other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation <strong>of</strong> accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly in<br />
accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory pr<strong>of</strong>essional reporting requirements in Australia and statutory<br />
requirements so as to present a view which is consistent with our understanding <strong>of</strong> the company’s financial position and performance<br />
as represented by the results <strong>of</strong> their operations and their cash flows.<br />
<strong>The</strong> audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.<br />
Audit Opinion<br />
In our opinion the financial report <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> Pharmacists <strong>of</strong> Australia Limited is in accordance with:<br />
(a) the Corporations Act 2001, including:<br />
(i) giving a true and fair view <strong>of</strong> the company’s financial position as at 30 June <strong>2003</strong> and <strong>of</strong> their performance for the year ended<br />
on that date; and<br />
(ii) complying with Accounting Standards in Australia and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and<br />
(b) other mandatory pr<strong>of</strong>essional reporting requirements in Australia.<br />
McKENZIE & PARTNERS<br />
Chartered Accountants<br />
A P Roscoe<br />
Partner<br />
29th September <strong>2003</strong><br />
Melbourne<br />
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Federal Operating Account<br />
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE <strong>2003</strong><br />
INCOME 2002/<strong>2003</strong> 2001/2002<br />
Administration Costs Recovered 37,180 39,990<br />
Interest Received 42,885 15,759<br />
Membership Fees 340,723 336,328<br />
Miscellaneous Income 4,313 1,840<br />
TOTAL INCOME 425,101 393,917<br />
LESS EXPENSES<br />
AGM Expenses 737 889<br />
Auditors Remuneration 12,799 16,750<br />
Awards 1,375 1,650<br />
Bank Charges 19,690 11,726<br />
Body Corporate Fees 7,043 3,958<br />
Catering 70 1,064<br />
Cleaning 805 293<br />
Computer Expenses 8,250 9,864<br />
Council Rates 585 1,068<br />
Credit Account Charges/Admin 752 1,179<br />
Depreciation 14,429 9,468<br />
Election Expenses 0 3,560<br />
Electricity 3,949 2,298<br />
Equipment Rental & Maintenance 5,875 4,828<br />
Federal Council - Accom/Meals 9,268 8,051<br />
Federal Council - Dinner 1,322 456<br />
Federal Council - Travel 11,907 11,825<br />
Filing Fees (ASC) 0 156<br />
Fringe Benefits Tax 374 181<br />
Holiday Pay on Termination 4,383 0<br />
Honorarium 210 316<br />
Insurance 10,488 9,167<br />
Interest Paid 0 410<br />
Land Tax 0 22<br />
Loss on Disposal <strong>of</strong> Plant & Equipment 1,061 0<br />
Miscellaneous Expenses 534 388<br />
Other - Accom/Meals 1,799 380<br />
Other - Travel 1,786 3,087<br />
Postage & Freight 6,509 6,122<br />
Printing & Stationery 14,230 8,805<br />
Promotional Costs 1,490 0<br />
Registration Fees 0 195<br />
Relocation Expenses 0 5,060<br />
Rental & Outgoings 0 8,802<br />
<strong>Rep</strong>airs & Maintenance 1,314 397<br />
Salaries/Consultants/Fees 234,164 210,420<br />
Staff Recruitment 544 741<br />
Staff Training 1,156 1,300<br />
Subscriptions 2,415 2,120<br />
Sundries 3,536 4,506<br />
Superannuation 19,286 33,603<br />
Telephone & Fax 9,848 8,095<br />
Water Rates 703 490<br />
Workcover 3,533 4,200<br />
TOTAL EXPENSES 418,216 397,890<br />
NET PROFIT/(LOSS) 6,886 -(3,973)<br />
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