THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia (SHPA) has welcomed investment of $4.9b into Victoria's hospitals, healthcare system and workforce announced in the state's budget.
On behalf of Victorian members and their colleagues, SHPA President Tom Simpson welcomed the $201m to be invested into the Victorian healthcare workforce but noted the importance of funding across professions.
"It is heartening to see hospital and healthcare positions funded, but whole care teams need to be fully staffed, including crucial hospital pharmacy positions.
"Medicines are our most common intervention & many confer high risk in the hospital setting and on discharge, requiring speciality pharmacist expertise to ensure their safe and timely use."
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