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The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is a professional association. Membership mostly comprises of hospital pharmacists, but is open to pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.

Formation
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia was founded in Victoria, Australia in 1944. . The society's inaugural committee members include Fred Boyd and Charles B Macgibbon. The organisation began its first two decades as a Victorian organisation. Following the inclusion of other state branches, the SHPA became a national body in 1961.

Structure
The SHPA is supported by state branches, as well as committees of specialist practice. The secretariat which is based in Melbourne, maintains the society's administrative services as directed by the member elected board. As of 2014, the society has 3268 members.

Activities
The organisation aims to support and provide professional development to its members and be an advocate for improved medicines management in policy and practice. The society also produces various publications, including the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR).