'Homemade chocolate chip with extra nuts.' Dr Marianne Jauncey, Medical Director of the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC), describes herself: fun, unpretentious and with a dash of quirkiness as part of our 'A Minute With series...' buff.ly/IHHOmxR

What biscuit best describes the personality of #MM2025AdPha invited speaker, Casey Hale? As part of our 'A Minute With series...' Casey says he's more of a savoury guy, so Jatz, as they are versatile, adaptable and work well with just about anything! buff.ly/0Mer5i3

Breaking barriers in care delivery; meet Bianca Jones FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, ToC) as part of our 'A Minute With series...' for #MM2025AdPha. buff.ly/wwBreY3 Bianca is passionate about making healthcare inclusive and accessible, wherever patients are.

#MM2025AdPha, speaker Angie Bone loves working at the intersections between disciplines, thrives on collaboration and admits that if she were a biscuit, she’d be a Dark Chocolate Digestive: understated power, practical, efficient with just a touch of mystery.

#MM2025AdPha invited speaker Jen Collins, FANZCAP (Generalist) describes herself as a Scotch Finger biscuit; classic, dependable, a solid foundation. Jen says pharmacy is never the same day twice and her podcast obsession: UnFck Your Brain*, is a go-to for tackling self-doubt.

Kate Tognarini brings passion, humour and heart to everything she does, whether it’s embracing her love of stickers, describing herself as a 'Jaffa Cake' (not quite a biscuit, not quite a cake), or championing better support for people living with ADHD.

Learn more about our #MM2025AdPha presenters via our latest 'A Minute with...' series: ➡️ Aaron Van Garderen FANZCAP (Informatics, MedSafety), a self-confessed tinkerer, loves pulling tech apart to make it work better for healthcare.https://buff.ly/umqoGzI

Final week of Early Bird registration! Maximise your savings and prepare for a packed MM2025 program, with over 100 sessions, workshops and presentations, plus 340+ posters, this is Australia’s largest scientific pharmacy conference!

Happy World Pharmacists Day! We celebrate the vital role of pharmacists in delivering safe, cost-effective and accessible care to every Australian. From managing complex therapies to ensuring safe medicine use, pharmacists are central to patient health. buff.ly/BssRocf

🙌 Celebrating 40 years of extraordinary service! From caring for Western Australia’s first AIDS patient to supporting survivors of the Bali bombings, ICU pharmacist Dr Julie McMorrow FANZCAP (CritCare) has been at the frontline of care at Royal Perth Hospital for four decades.

'Each experience, each challenge, each reflection expands my horizon, showing me that there is always more to learn and more to give.' Congratulations to Nashrah Alam, our 2025 ANZCAP Pharmacy Student of the Year! 🎉https://buff.ly/L1UGfKi

'As a proud Aboriginal woman, I am honoured to be acknowledged as the MM2025 First Nations Practitioner Scholarship recipient.' Congratulations Melanie Burgess FANZCAP (Cardiol.), recipient of the #MM2025 First Nations Practitioner Scholarship buff.ly/iZHAUDi

Victorian Chair, Toni Howell FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety), rounds out the 2025 World Patient Safety Day series explaining how we can help build confidence, reduce anxiety, and encourage lifelong approaches to safe medicine use in our littlest patients. buff.ly/3wVvs8l

Opioid dependence is a chronic condition that can cause significant harm if untreated. The June issue of Australian Prescriber features an article by AdPha member Jillian Kanck, alongside Dr Hester Wilson, exploring medicines used in treatment, and with a podcast to match.

In today's World Patient Day series highlight, Wendy Ewing FANZCAP (MedSafety) explains how the process of double-checking works, mapping the risks and offering guidance as to how it can be implemented appropriately. buff.ly/ay01RQ4

What a milestone! The full program for #MM2025AdPha has been revealed, with Assistant Minister Hon. Emma McBride MP FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MentalHlth) set to open day one with a ministerial address.

In our informative series marking World Patient Safety Day 2025, Kerry Fitzsimons provides targeted advice and guidance for the safe use of oral liquid medications for paediatric patients. buff.ly/4gBqxzl

Congratulations WA Award recipients! buff.ly/qojB9De 🏆Intern of the Year, Michaela Dowdell, Broome Hospital Recognised for her initiative and commitment to patient care, Michaela resolved a complex prescribing issue with independence, collaboration and professionalism

We’re thrilled to announce the first recipients of our MM2025 Scholarships: four travel grants supporting inclusion, diversity and under-represented voices in advanced pharmacy practice. buff.ly/QAoxfDo

As part of our World Patient Safety Day series, Claire Fitzgerald FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety), provides a thoughtful examination into child-resistant closures (CRCs) for medications to reduce the risk of childhood poisoning. buff.ly/5dtbZNT

Celebrating excellence in pharmacy! Meet our NSW Branch Award winners driving innovation, leadership and better patient care. 🏆 Intern Award – Bella Eagles (top left): Recognised for exceptional patient care and inspiring future pharmacists through teaching and mentorship.

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) has officially released its 'Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework', a major milestone in improving medication safety across care settings. buff.ly/9Q2LfiF

Today on #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we champion safer paediatric care and celebrate the clinicians who make this possible every day. Because every child deserves the healthiest start in life. buff.ly/J8kPG8Q

Pharmacy students are stepping up for sustainability! The seventh edition of the Australian Pharmacy Students’ Journal (APSJ) showcases bold student-led research tackling waste, overuse and environmental impact in healthcare. buff.ly/CtRrHTl

For World Patient Safety Day, we’re featuring Nam-Anh Nguyen FANZCAP (MedsMgmt, MedSafety), who brings perspective as a parent, health consumer and pharmacist. Nam-Anh shares how she and her children have taken part in pharmacy research and the impact that’s had:

Kicking off AdPha’s annual Medication Safety series for World Patient Safety Day 2025, Lisa Robertson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety) dives into how medicines affect the whole reproductive journey — from pre-conception and fertility, through pregnancy, right up to breastfeeding.

World Sepsis Day is a global call to action on one of the most urgent medical emergencies buff.ly/u0Tuy0d In support, we’re spotlighting 'Optimising sepsis outcomes: A pharmacist’s role from diagnosis to recovery.' 13:30–17:00 AEDT, Thu 27 Nov buff.ly/GIIJHnb

One of the things attendees like Thomas Hartnett value most about Medicines Management is the chance to reconnect with colleagues from across the country. That sense of community is what keeps so many pharmacists coming back. Start planning: buff.ly/5grwgTD

🙌 A huge congratulations to these remarkable ACT winners whose dedication and vision continue to shape the future of pharmacy practice. buff.ly/XqMm4O8

🙌 Celebrating pharmacy excellence in South Australia and the Northern Territory! Kudos to these inspiring professionals making a real difference through their commitment to excellence, collaboration and advancing pharmacy. buff.ly/XqMm4O8

Congratulations to these incredible individuals and teams are leading the way in pharmacy practice! 🏆 Intern of the Year – Diana Samson, (top left), Gold Coast University Hospital, recognised for her outstanding leadership, communication and collaboration.

All our #MM2025AdPha tips are collated on the Medicines Management website to access anytime! buff.ly/dvvmfBD Whether you’re a presenter looking to polish your session or an attendee planning your experience, you’ll find tips to get the most out of the conference!

Two big topics you can’t miss at #MM2025AdPha! Michael Bonner unpacks the Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) care model sharing the tools, skills and strategies that empower pharmacists to collaborate across the aged care journey and improve patient care.https://buff.ly/gYHjn6s

With more than 2.8 million Australians living with asthma, pharmacists play a vital role in supporting patients to manage their medicines, provide inhaler technique checks and help reduce preventable hospitalisations.

Pharmacists are at the frontline of women’s health from prevention and screening to early detection and medicines advice, supporting women across the reproductive life course. 2025's 'Women’s Health Week' theme 'Say yes to you' is a reminder for women to prioritise their health.

At #MM2024, Susan delivered an inspiring oration as recipient of the Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award. buff.ly/pSWOIs8

Today we're celebrating excellence in Victoria as we proudly announce this year’s Branch Award recipients, recognising innovation, leadership and dedication to patient care. buff.ly/q0wwujU

Mitchell Budden FANZCAP (CommPharm, Lead&Mgmt) onstage @FIP_org this week, a pioneer embodying advanced pharmacy and delivering care at top of scope! At #FIP2025 Mitchell presented his systematic review ‘Exploring the concept and definition of scope of practice in pharmacy’.

We're showcasing ‘innovation for the individual’ at the 2025 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) this week in Copenhagen. AdPha President Assoc. Prof. Tom Simpson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt) reflected on our first year as Advanced Pharmacy Australia.

NSW Health has renewed its partnership with AdPha to launch a new Pharmaceutical and Advanced Therapeutic Production Credential, combining online learning with hands-on training at the Biologics Innovation Facility (BIF) in Sydney. buff.ly/YDp9uT2

Got a question or insight? Keen to connect with peers in your specialty? The home of AdPha Specialty Practice, Communities is a digital space to ask, share, and stay inspired. Wherever you work, whatever your career stage, Communities connects you with thousands of peers.

Pharmacists are at the frontline of women’s health — providing prevention, screening, early detection and expert medicines advice across the reproductive life course, from menarche to menopause and beyond.

💡Did you know you can now be recognised for professional contributions beyond your workplace? To make being recognised even easier, we've added a new endorsed Learning Experience (LX) titled Invited Contributor to ANZCAP: buff.ly/nbTvIEv

Presenting at MM2025? We want you to shine so here are some tips to polish your oral presentation. 🎙️Clarify your key message and determine what you want your audience to walk away remembering. Structure your talk with a clear beginning, middle and end + keep your slides simple.

Patient safety is at risk in the Northern Territory as clinical pharmacy staffing sits at just 40% of national standards, with critical gaps in maternity, palliative care and emergency departments. buff.ly/ZiQsrqY

Prescription opioids remain the leading cause of nonfatal overdoses treated in EDs and the main driver of opioid-related deaths in Australia. But what happens when prescribing rules get tighter?

'Cutting-edge innovation and powerful inspiration, accessible to all.' - Stephen Louey is right, #MM2025AdPha is the place to be! Australia's largest scientific pharmacy conference is where professionals come together to share knowledge, explore innovation and find inspiration.

'Is this still the best way?' That’s the question Peter Fowler FANZCAP (CritCare) left us with during his Fred J Boyd Oration at #MM2024 - now available in the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR): buff.ly/8537O1C

Over 1/2 of Australians live with obesity which can dramatically change how medicines work in the body. At #MM2025AdPha Rachel Fyfe FANZCAP (CritCare, Lead&Mgmt) tackles the complex challenge of drug dosing in obesity & what this means for safe, effective medication management.

Supporting more than 35+ specialty practice areas, we help members like Jonathon Beck, ANZCAP-Reg. (EmergMed) to connect with peers nationwide, tackle complex clinical dilemmas and contribute to seminars and initiatives in their specialty. buff.ly/UVNKM6I