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Medicines Management 2025

Australia's Largest Scientific Pharmacy Conference
MCEC, Melbourne, Vic     27.11.25—29.11.25

Program

Friday 28 November

Plenary 1
Plenary 1
Room: Plenary 3
Chair: Ella Raguz
0810-0820
0810-0820
Plenary 1

Welcome to Country

0820-0830
0820-0830
Plenary 1

Conference opening

0830-0840
0840-0850
0840-0850
Plenary 1

Ministerial address

The Hon. Emma McBride FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MentalHlth), Federal Member for Dobell, Assistant Minister for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, Assistant Minister for Rural & Regional Health, Tuggerah, NSW

0850-0910
0910-1000
0910-1000
Plenary 1

Keynote presentation

Jana Pittman, Summer and Winter Olympian, two-time World Champion and four-time Commonwealth Champion in athletics

1000-1040
1000-1040

Morning tea and industry exhibition open. Poster viewing (Exhibition Hall)

Contributed papers
C1 Aged care
Room: 210
Chair: Alan Tuxford
C2 Medication access
Room: 211
Chair: Susan Trevillian
C3 Pain management
Room: 212
Chair: John Evans
C4 Sustainability
Room: 213
Chair: Paul Toner
C5 Practice expansion
Room: 219
Chair: Helen Dowling
C6 Technicians
Room: 220
Chair: Stephen Louey
AdPha Resident of the Year
Room: 204
Chair: Erica Marsom
1040-1051
1040-1051
C1 Aged care

Guidance in Motion: Advancing Quality Use of Psychotropics in Residential Care Homes Through Measurable Change

Dr Alexandra (Sasha) Bennett FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety), Executive Officer, NSW Therapeutic Advisory Group, Sydney, NSW

1040-1051
C2 Medication access

Debugging medicine disruptions - has everything already been said?

Nenad Miljkovic, President, European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) and European Council for Pharmacy Education Accreditation (ECPhA)

1040-1051
C3 Pain management

Florence messaging in motion: preventing new opioid dependence post-surgery

Gillian Oates FANZCAP (Edu., Research), Senior Pharmacist - Education, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, Vic

1040-1051
C4 Sustainability

Driving Excellence: The Impact of Value-Based Healthcare on Pharmacy Stock Management

Viviane Khalil FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, Research), Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Monash Health, Melbourne, Vic; Pharmacy Site Lead, Victorian Heart Hospital & Clinical Trials, Monash Health, Melbourne, Vic

1040-1051
C5 Practice expansion

Closing the Gap: Recruiting First Nation School Cadet(s) as trainee pharmacy technicians

Cindy Farrell, Pharmacy Assistant Team Leader - Pharmacy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld

1040-1051
C6 Technicians

Education in Motion: Empowering Pharmacy Technician career growth through an advanced learning program

Kirsten Westaway, Lead Pharmacy Technician – Workforce Development, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1040-1151
AdPha Resident of the Year

AdPha Resident of the Year

Amanda Viera, Foundation Resident Pharmacist, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Vic

Catherine Ellis, Resident Pharmacist, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW

Chloe Langfield, Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT

Maggie Wu, Casual Bank and Workforce Support Pharmacy Team Leader, Monash Health, Melbourne, Vic

April Walters, Clinical Pharmacist, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic

Jesslyn Ha, Lead Analgesic Stewardship Pharmacist, Monash Health, Melbourne, Vic

1040-1045Welcome1045-1056Bleeding matters: A case-control analysis of therapeutic enoxaparin in hospitalised patientsAmanda Viera, Foundation Resident Pharmacist, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Vic1056-1107Improving compliance with staphylococcal decolonisation in cardiac...
1051-1055
1051-1055

Move between sessions

1055-1106
1055-1106
C1 Aged care

Implementing a regional Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist: 301 public beds and three months later

Anne-Maree Bartlett-Corry FANZCAP (GeriMed), Lead Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist, Barwon Health, Vic

First-time presenter
1055-1106
C2 Medication access

Women’s experiences regarding the pharmacological management of hyperemesis gravidarum; opportunities for pharmacists to enhance care

Timothy McNamara, Lecturer in Anatomy, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1055-1106
C3 Pain management

Pain Made Plain: Utilising AI to Create Acute Pain Leaflets for All Health Literacy Levels

Lily Hatt, Clinical Educator Pharmacist, Caboolture, Kilcoy & Woodford Directorate, Qld Health, Brisbane, Qld

First-time presenter
1055-1106
C4 Sustainability

Rapt with RAHPS

Eden Weeks, Paediatric ICU Pharmacist, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Qld; Senior Rotational Pharmacist, Redland Hospital, Redland City, Qld

1055-1106
C5 Practice expansion

Safe Handling of Monoclonal Antibodies in the Clinical Trial Setting

Emilia Kim, Clinical Trials Pharmacist, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic

1055-1106
C6 Technicians

Development of the Australasian Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacy Technicians: A Collaborative Approach

Joanna Pizzi FANZCAP (Edu.), Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Projects, Advanced Pharmacy Australia, Melbourne, Vic

1106-1110
1106-1110

Move between sessions

1110-1121
1110-1121
C1 Aged care

Therapeutic drug monitoring in action: Identifying a serious ADR behind functional decline and recurrent hospitalisation

Nadia Mouchaileh FANZCAP (Edu., GeriMed), Senior Aged Care Pharmacist, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic; Adjunct Lecturer, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic

1110-1121
C2 Medication access

Medicines Access in Australia - Helping to Remove the Policy Barriers

Michelle Edmonds FANZCAP (MedsMgmt, Research), Senior Pharmacist - Policy & Strategy, NT Health, Darwin, NT

1110-1121
C3 Pain management

Minimum clinically important differences of functional pain tools used post-surgery: A systematic review

Katelyn Jauregui, PhD Candidate and Clinical Pharmacist, The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Pharmacy, Sydney, NSW

1110-1121
C4 Sustainability

Methotrexate Rescue in Motion: A Pharmacist’s Role in Fixed-Dose Glucarpidase Use

Shweta Painumpra ANZCAP-Res., Pharmacist - Cancer Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Qld

1110-1121
C5 Practice expansion

Early Eyes for Better Outcomes: Role of a Clinical Pharmacy Technician in transitions of care

Sonja Gjorgievski, Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Northern Health, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1110-1121
C6 Technicians

Experiential management and leadership in motion for Pharmacy Technicians: All part of the Masterplan

Scott Mitchell FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSupply), Deputy Director of Pharmacy (Clinical Support Services), Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld

1121-1125
1121-1125

Move between sessions

1125-1136
1125-1136
C1 Aged care

When Bladder Relief Costs a Breath: A Case of Nitrofurantoin-Induced Pulmonary Toxicity

Amanda Kassis, Clinical Pharmacist, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW

First-time presenter
1125-1136
C2 Medication access

Towards a National Pharmaceutical Reform Agreement: Medicines and pharmacy services access in an evolving landscape

Jerry Yik FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, PublicHlth), Head of Policy and Advocacy, Advanced Pharmacy Australia, Melbourne, Vic

1125-1136
C3 Pain management

Clinical Assistants Monitoring Self-Managed Analgesia in Correctional Healthcare

Kimberley Sugg, Senior Clinical Assistant, Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate, Metro North Health, Caboolture, Qld

First-time presenter
1125-1136
C4 Sustainability

Medication Returns: Ensuring safe and efficient medication handling in a metropolitan hospital

Tam Huynh, Procurement & Inventory Manager, Northern Health, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1125-1136
C5 Practice expansion

Utilising rural community pharmacists to screen for chronic diseases

Kym Ramsey, Living Well, Your Way Community Pharmacist, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, Griffith, NSW

1125-1136
C6 Technicians

Industrial Awards in Motion: Developing Modern Classifications and Conditions for NSW Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Mark Clifford, Senior Pharmacy Technician - Sterile & PC2 Production Services, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW

1136-1140
1136-1140

Move between sessions

1140-1151
1140-1151
C1 Aged care

Access to end-of-life care medications in the community: a prospective, observational study

Associate Professor Simone Taylor FANZCAP (EmergMed, Research), Senior Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine and Research, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic

1140-1151
C2 Medication access

New state-wide clinical trial pharmacy service model enabling clinical trial access in country Western Australia

Katrina Orr FANZCAP (ClinTrials, Lead&Mgmt), A/Project Lead, WACHS Trial Centre, Perth, WA

1140-1151
C3 Pain management

Tracking Change, Driving Opioid Stewardship: A National Benchmarking Study

Nerida Jenkins FANZCAP (Edu., MedsMgmt), Learning & Development Quality Pharmacist, Quality and Medication Safety Unit, Slade Pharmacy, Brisbane, Qld

1140-1151
C4 Sustainability

Trending towards sustainable antimicrobial use in the community: 2015–2024

Kylie Tran, Senior Project Officer, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Sydney, NSW

1140-1151
C5 Practice expansion

Partnered Pharmacist-Physician Medication Planning for Patients at ICU Step-down

Kathlin Tunnah, Senior Critical Care Pharmacist, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld

First-time presenter
1140-1151
C6 Technicians

Progress in Motion: Advancing Technician Skills Through Education-Led Service and Training Innovation

Sarah Lord, Senior Educator and Clinical Informatics Pharmacy Technician, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, NSW

1151-1200
1151-1200

Refresh break

Invited speakers
S1
Room: 210
Chair: Paul Firman
S2
Room: 211
Chair: Alannah Mann
S3
Room: 212
Chair: Michael Scalley
S4
Room: 213
Chair: Casey Hale
S5
Room: 219
Chair: Karen Macolino
S7 Research
Room: 220
Chair: Jonathan Penm
1200-1230
1200-1230
S1

Management of ADHD in adults

Katarzyna (Kate) Tognarini, Community Pharmacist; Board Member, Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA); ADHD Educator and Advocate for Pharmacists, Melbourne, Vic

Adult ADHD is on the rise and pharmacists are at the frontline of its management. Join Kate Tognarini as she brings the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical...
Group 2 CPD
1200-1230
S2

Safe, seen and supported: Designing inclusive pharmacy workplaces

Helen Lowy, Consultant, Coach, and Counsellor in Psychological Safety, Melbourne, Vic

Inclusive workplaces don’t just happen—they’re intentionally designed. This session explores how pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy leaders can foster environments where every team member feels...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1200-1230
S3

No fixed address: Medicines, homelessness and the system gap

Dr Marianne Jauncey, Medical Director, Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC), Sydney, NSW

Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is pushing more people into housing insecurity, and with it, a silent medication safety crisis is unfolding. In this vital session, Dr....
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1200-1230
S4

The intersection of AI, healthcare, and leadership

Stefan Harrer, Director AI for Science, CSIRO, Sandringham, Vic

The intersection of AI, healthcare, and leadership As artificial intelligence reshapes healthcare, the role of pharmacy leaders is evolving—not just technologically, but ethically and emotionally....
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1200-1230
S5

From code to cure: pharmacists driving genomic innovation in transplant

Sharon Ho FANZCAP (Neph., Transplant), Specialist Renal Pharmacist, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA

Explore how pharmacists are leading the way in precision transplant care through pharmacogenomics. This session highlights CYP enzyme polymorphisms, their impact on drug metabolism, and...
Group 2 CPD
1200-1230
S7 Research

Evolution of pharmacist-led transition of care service

Professor Michael Barras FAdPha, FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, Research), Director, Pharmacy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld

This presentation will address the following learning objectives: Explain the benefits of a dedicated transition of care service Identify new transition of care standards of...
1230-1300
1230-1300
S1

Alzheimer's disease: an overview of management

Associate Professor Michael Woodward, Director of Dementia Research and lead clinician, Memory Clinic, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic

Alzheimer’s care is evolving—are you ready to lead the change? This session delivers key updates on clinical guidelines and explores emerging therapies that are reshaping...
Group 2 CPD
1230-1300
S2

Compassion in practice: Advancing trauma-informed care (in pharmacy)

Monica Rowland, Speech Pathologist, Monash Children's Hospital; VicFAS (Victorian Fetal Alcohol Service); Pathway to Good Health, Melbourne, Vic

Not all trauma leaves visible scars—and in pharmacy, the way we listen, speak, and connect can make a profound difference. This session unpacks how trauma...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1230-1300
S3

Geography doesn't have an equal destiny in health care

Associate Professor Geoff Argus, Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner – Allied Health, Brisbane, Qld

Australia’s postcode lottery in healthcare access is real—and it’s costing lives. From medication deserts in remote communities to fragmented care pathways in regional towns, geography...
Tech-friendly
1230-1300
S4

Climate driven health demands: what does it mean for clinical pharmacy practice?

Dr Michael Loftus, Research Fellow, Health & Climate Initiative, Monash University; Infectious Diseases Physician, Alfred Health and Mildura Base Public Hospital, Vic

As Australia heats up, so do the pressures on our healthcare system. Unpack how climate change is reshaping the patterns of disease, medicine use, and...
Tech-friendly
1230-1300
S5

To de-LIVER a service... it takes GUTS! Role of a transplant pharmacist in pre- and post-liver and intestinal transplant care

Jacqueline Balassone FANZCAP (Gastro., Transplant), Liver and Intestinal Transplant Pharmacist, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic

1230-1300
S7 Research

Pharmacist-led virtual clinics as a platform to deliver values based health care

Patrick Hilley FANZCAP (Gastro.), IBD Pharmacist, Austin Health; PhD Candidate, University of Melbourne; Lecturer, University of Melbourne; Teaching Associate, Monash University & RMIT University, Melbourne, Vic

This presentation will address the following learning objectives: Outline how IBD pharmacists add value via the delivery of safe, effective and quality care to IBD...
1300-1415
1300-1415

Lunch (Exhibition hall)

Workshops and conversations
W1
Room: 210-211
Chair: Thomas Hartnett
W2
Room: 219
Chair: Rachel Taylor
W3
Room: 212-213
Chair: Ciara McLennan
W4
Room: 204
Chair: Karen Macolino
W5
Room: 220
Chair: Stephen Louey
W6
Room: Plenary 3
Chair: Michael Scalley
1415-1545
1415-1545
W1

Safe to mix? The science of IV compatibility

Simon Potts FANZCAP (CritCare, MedSafety), Senior Pharmacist, Intensive Care Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA

IV drug compatibility is critical to patient safety, especially in complex administration routes like syringe drivers and Y-sites. This session explores the science behind compatibility,...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1415-1545
W2

Picture this: Diagnostic imaging for pharmacists

Edel Doyle, Radiographer & National Quality Governance Supervisor with Lumus Imaging, Melbourne, Vic

Demystify diagnostic imaging and elevate your clinical impact. This workshop equips pharmacists with essential knowledge of common imaging modalities, understanding the when and why different...
Group 2 CPD
1415-1545
W3

The moving parts of formulary: cost, waste, ethics and access in focus

Anita Shutt FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedsMgmt), Director Medication Governance and Access, Department of Health Tasmania, Hobart, Tas

Ciara McLennan FANZCAP (Edu., Generalist), Formulary Management Pharmacist, Canberra Health, ACT

Formulary decisions shape more than just medicine lists—they influence access, safety, and outcomes. This session explores how pharmacists can balance cost, ethics, and clinical need...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1415-1545
W4

Culturally responsive care: Working across cultures

Andrea Gaddie, Learning and Engagement Specialist, Culture, Ethnicity & Health, Melbourne, Vic

Sophie Dutertre, Coordinator, Projects & Training, Culture, Ethnicity & Health, Melbourne, Vic

This interactive session facilitated by the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health will provide you with practical tools to feel more confident in providing care...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1415-1545
W5

Poisons, pitfalls and panic calls: A survival guide

Carol Wylie, Pharmacist Consultant, Queensland Poisons Information Centre, Pharmacy Department, Children's Health Queensland, Brisbane, Qld

Whether it happens in your hospital, your pharmacy, or even in your own home—would you know what to do? This hands-on session, led by experts...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1415-1545
W6

Conversation: AI assisted deprescribing: What happens when clinical expertise and intuition meets machine learning?

Michael Bakker FANZCAP (Informtcs), Chief Pharmacist Information Officer, SA Pharmacy, Adelaide, SA

Dr Emily Reeve, Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Theme Lead of the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Monash University and Chair, Australian Deprescribing Network, Melbourne, Vic

Amy Nguyen, Senior Research Fellow, The Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW

Rachael Worthington, Patient Safety and Clinical Benefits Lead, eHealth NSW, Sydney, NSW

This conversation will critically examine the role of AI-augmented tools to support pharmacists’ clinical reasoning in the complex world of deprescribing. Through real-world scenarios, participants...
Tech-friendly
1545-1625
1545-1625

Afternoon tea (Exhibition hall)

Plenary 2
Plenary 2
Room: Plenary 3
Chair: Kristin Michaels
1625-1635
1635-1640
1635-1640
Plenary 2

Address by the Shadow Minister

Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care

1640-1655
1655-1700
1700-1745
1700-1745
Plenary 2

Keynote presentation

Dr Sandro Demaio, Director, WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health (WHO ACE), Seoul, South Korea

1745-1745
1745-1745
Plenary 2

Close of Plenary 2

1745-1915
1745-1915

Welcome reception

Saturday 29 November

Breakfast
Buffet style breakfast
0800-0840
0800-0840
Buffet style breakfast

Buffet style breakfast

0840-0845
0840-0845

Move to workshop rooms

Workshops and conversations
W7
Room: 210-211
Chair: Karl Winckel
W8
Room: 204
Chair: Casey Hale
W9
Room: 219
Chair: Katie Thomas
W10
Room: 220
Chair: Rachel Taylor
W11
Room: 212-213
Chair: Alannah Mann
W12
Room: Plenary 3
Chair: Ella Raguz
0845-1015
0845-1015
W7

Optimising drug dosing in obesity

Rachel Fyfe FANZCAP (CritCare, Lead&Mgmt), Associate Director of Pharmacy; Clinical and Senior ICU Pharmacist, Barwon Health, Geelong, Vic

Over half the Australian population are considered either obese or overweight. People with obesity may respond differently to interventions compared to people with normal weight....
Group 2 CPD
0845-1015
W8

Clinical education 'bites' for technicians

Merry Joy Melbourne, General Medicine Registrar Candidate Pharmacist, Monash Health, Clayton, Vic

Rebekka Syrjanen, Registrar Training Program Pharmacist in Emergency Medicine (Northern Health), Melbourne, Vic

Laura Triggs ANZCAP-Res., Canberra Hospital Advanced Training Resident Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT

Tech-friendly
0845-1015
W9

Building high performing teams in high pressure scenarios

Dr Lucy Reed, Director of Emergency Medicine, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tas

When the stakes are high, how teams function can make or break outcomes. This session explores the dynamics of high-performing teams under pressure—what enables them...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
0845-1015
W10

Beyond the prescription: Managing complex patient care amidst the hurdles

Jennifer Collins FANZCAP (Generalist), Deputy Director of Pharmacy Operations, Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals, NT Health, Darwin, NT

Join us as we unpack a case involving a patient with cryptococcal meningitis and poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, where the challenges go far beyond...
Group 2 CPD
0845-1015
W11

Productivity hacks: Using AI to enhance your efficiency

Jillian Campbell, AdPha Pharmacy Informatics and Technology Leadership Committee Member, Sydney, NSW

Aaron Van Garderen FANZCAP (MedSafety, Informtcs), Senior Clinical Informatics Consultant, Cyber Security Program, eHealth Queensland Health, Brisbane, Qld

Drowning in admin and documentation? Discover how AI can help you reclaim time and focus on what matters most - without cutting corners. This interactive...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
0845-1015
W12

Conversation: Pharmacy-led models of care: What’s working and what’s next?

Hannah Doody, Acting Team Leader Pharmacist - Cardiology Victorian Heart Hospital, Monash Health Melbourne, VIC

Julianne Chong, VTE/Anticoagulation Stewardship and Quality Use of Medicine Pharmacist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital Co-chair, Thrombosis and Haemostasis Society of Australia and New Zealand Anticoagulation Stewardship Network, Sydney, NSW

David Nguyen, Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Quality and Informatics, Northern Health, Melbourne, Vic

Explore how pharmacy-led stewardship is driving safer, smarter, and more sustainable healthcare. This dynamic session brings together practitioners to share successful models, troubleshoot challenges, and...
Poster viewing session
Poster viewing session
1015-1035
1015-1035
Poster viewing session

Poster viewing session (Exhibition hall)

1035-1115
1035-1115

Morning tea (Exhibition Hall)

Contributed papers
C7 Clinical
Room: 204
Chair: Clare Greasley
C8 Consumer focus
Room: 210
Chair: Susan Welch
C9 Medicines information
Room: 211
Chair: Romana Cecchele
C10 Women's health
Room: 212
Chair: Renee Dimond
C11 Workforce
Room: 213
Chair: Rosemary Burke
C12 Medication safety
Room: 219
Chair: Toni Howell
C13 Practice evolution
Room: 220
Chair: Nenad Miljkovic
1115-1126
1115-1126
C7 Clinical

Nimodipine Use in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: Dosing Patterns and Hemodynamic Impact in the ICU

Georgia Clark, Senior Critical Care Pharmacist, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld

1115-1126
C8 Consumer focus

Successful Swallowing at Paediatric Patient Pill School – An Aussie Adaptation of the KidzMed Trial

Veronica Farah ANZCAP-Reg. (Generalist), Senior Pharmacist, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA

1115-1126
C9 Medicines information

NAC to the Rescue: Off-Label Use in Severe Drug-Induced Liver Injury

Amy Ashjari, Clinical Pharmacist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, NSW

First-time presenter
1115-1126
C10 Women's health

Delivering Equitable IVF Medication Access and Education Through a Regional Hospital Pharmacy and Nursing Initiative

Stephanie Mastrocinque, Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton, Vic

First-time presenter
1115-1126
C11 Workforce

Examining burnout in pharmacists post COVID-19: Are we still burning the candle at both ends?

Dr Karlee Johnston FANZCAP (CritCare, Edu.), Senior Lecturer, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT

1115-1126
C12 Medication safety

Validation of a Risk Assessment Tool for the preparation of pharmaceutical and advanced therapeutic products

Kerry Watts FANZCAP (Compound., Research), Senior Project and Policy Officer, Training, Education and Regulatory Compliance for Advanced Therapeutics, Office for Health and Medical Research, NSW Ministry of Health, Sydney, NSW

1115-1126
C13 Practice evolution

Implementation of an aged care onsite pharmacist in a regional nursing home

Penny Lee FANZCAP (Generalist, Lead&Mgmt), Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist, St Joseph's Nursing Home, Choice Aged Care, Lismore, NSW

1126-1130
1126-1130

Move between sessions

1130-1141
1130-1141
C7 Clinical

Temozolomide Allergy Desensitisation: A Pharmacist-Led Protocol Adaptation Without Cytotoxic Containment Infrastructure

Ivan Lai FANZCAP (OncHaem, ClinTrials), Team Leader Pharmacist - Cancer Care Services, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW

1130-1141
C8 Consumer focus

Describing the Quality of Life of Rural Hospital Admission Risk Program Clients

Paul Wembridge FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety), Manager Innovation and Improvement, South West Healthcare, Warrnambool, Vic

1130-1141
C9 Medicines information

Metformin’s Impact on Weight & Waist Circumference in Clozapine-treated Patients: A One-Year Retrospective Cohort Study

Wen Siew Lee, Senior Pharmacist, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, SA Pharmacy, Adelaide, SA

First-time presenter
1130-1141
C10 Women's health

Mind the Gender Gap: A New Ward for Women’s Mental Health

Alexsandar Krstic, Mental Health Registrar Pharmacist Candidate, Northern Health, Melbourne, Vic

1130-1141
C11 Workforce

Blinded Comparative Study of Artificial Intelligence Language Models Versus Practicing Pharmacists in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Joshua Cording, Pharmacy Student, RMIT University, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1130-1141
C12 Medication safety

Driving Momentum: Developing the First Australian Guidance Framework for Anticoagulation Stewardship Programs

Elizabeth Su FANZCAP (MedsMgmt, Steward), Senior Project Officer, Medicines Optimisation Service, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic

1130-1141
C13 Practice evolution

Beyond the Buzz A Strategic Framework for Responsible AI Adoption in Pharmacy

Kirsty Mullin, General Manager, Operational Excellence, Slade Pharmacy, Gosford, NSW

First-time presenter
1141-1145
1141-1145

Move between sessions

1145-1156
1145-1156
C7 Clinical

Double Trouble: Severe Angioedema Triggered by Dual Drug Inhibition

Enise Kunduraci, Clinical Pharmacist, Northern Health, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1145-1156
C8 Consumer focus

Discharge interventions and their cultural adaptations for First Nations peoples: a systematic review

Bushra Haque, Intern Pharmacist, Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW

First-time presenter
1145-1156
C9 Medicines information

In Motion Toward Safer Care: Implementing a Tool to Improve Outpatient Medication Change Communication

Parnaz Aminian FANZCAP (MedsMgmt, Steward), Senior Project Officer, Medicines Optimisation Service, Melbourne, Vic

1145-1156
C10 Women's health

Challenging the Surgical Default: A Pharmacist-Led Approach to Chronic Anal Fissures

Farida Ismail, Clinical Pharmacist, St John of God Health Care, Perth, WA

First-time presenter
1145-1156
C11 Workforce

Using a Change Framework to Refocus Pharmacy Services on Clinical Review and Discharge Screening

James Dwyer FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety), Director of Pharmacy, Mercy Health, Melbourne, Vic

1145-1156
C12 Medication safety

Beyond the vial: A compounding pharmacist’s role in mitigating risks in insulin desensitisation

John Lu ANZCAP-Reg. (Compound., Generalist), Specialist Pharmacist - Compounding & Quality Assurance, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW

1145-1156
C13 Practice evolution

Hospital-Based Take-Home Naloxone: Implementation Outcomes and the Role of Electronic Data in Identifying Eligible Patients

Jeremy Szmerling ANZCAP-Reg (PainMgmt, Steward), Senior Pharmacist, Pain Management, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Vic

1156-1200
1156-1200

Move between sessions

1200-1211
1200-1211
C7 Clinical

Seeing the risk: a case report of retinal artery occlusion associated with lisdexamphetamine

Sarah Coker, Senior Pharmacist, Longreach Hospital, Central West Hospital and Health Service, Longreach, Qld

First-time presenter
1200-1211
C8 Consumer focus

Patient perspectives of a collaborative pharmacist prescribing model: a mixed methods evaluation

Hana Amer ANZCAP-Res., Senior Pharmacist, SA Pharmacy, SALHN, Adelaide, SA; PhD Candidate, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA; Co-Chair, AdPha SA/NT Branch Committee

1200-1211
C9 Medicines information

Carbs4KetoMeds: Carbohydrate Clarity in Medications for the Ketogenic Diet

Madeleine Baldock, Intern Pharmacist, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW

First-time presenter
1200-1211
C10 Women's health

RESQUE (Responding Quickly to Emergencies in Neonates) – Rapid emergency medication dose calculator

Sherine Tan FANZCAP (Neonatol.), Acting Senior Pharmacist - Women's and Children's Services, Western Health, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1200-1211
C11 Workforce

Empowering Pharmacists and Technicians: Improving Supervision Skills in Hospital Pharmacy

Caitlan O'Keefe ANZCAP-Reg. (Generalist), Team Leader - Clinical Pharmacy, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tas

1200-1211
C12 Medication safety

Harnessing Technology for Medication Safety: A Study on Integrated Prescribing and Infusion Systems

Viviane Khalil FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, Research), Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Monash Health, Melbourne, Vic; Pharmacy Site Lead, Victorian Heart Hospital & Clinical Trials, Monash Health, Melbourne, Vic

1200-1211
C13 Practice evolution

How Are Pharmacists Using Artificial Intelligence? A Cross-Sectional Survey on Perceptions And Use in Hospitals

Ella Shearing, Clinical Pharmacist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, NSW

1211-1215
1211-1215

Move between sessions

1215-1226
1215-1226
C7 Clinical

Amantadine for reduced consciousness following traumatic brain injury: a case report

William Nguyen ANZCAP-Res., Clinical Pharmacist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Epping, NSW

1215-1226
C8 Consumer focus

Integrating Cultural Competence in Pharmacy Education to Strengthen Domestic Violence Support in Diverse Communities

Rita Wardan FANZCAP (Edu., ObsGynae), Senior Teaching Fellow, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic; Clinical Pharmacist, Western Health, Melbourne, Vic

1215-1226
C9 Medicines information

Platelets in Motion: Antiplatelet Responsiveness After Ischaemic Stroke

Sophia Fasone, Intern Pharmacist, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Qld

First-time presenter
1215-1226
C10 Women's health

Oral Anti-fungal Medications and Breastmilk Donation: A Systematic Review of Existing Evidence

Connie Gong ANZCAP-Res., Clinical Pharmacist, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1215-1226
C11 Workforce

Successful interstate metropolitan pharmacist rotations to a rural, Aboriginal Health focussed service: a six-year evaluation

Angela Young FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, RuralHlth), Director of Pharmacy, Alice Springs Hospital, NT Health, Alice Springs, NT

1215-1226
C12 Medication safety

Tiny doses, big impact: optimising electronic medication management (eMM) systems to prevent paediatric fentanyl overdose

Rebekah Lee FANZCAP (Informtcs), Senior Pharmacist eMeds, Concord and Canterbury Hospital, Sydney, NSW

1215-1226
C13 Practice evolution

Breathing Room: Virtual Pharmacists Bridge the Gap in Asthma Care

Alexandra Brown ANZCAP-Reg (Generalist), Senior Pharmacist - Virtual Care, Northern Health, Melbourne, Vic

1226-1230
1226-1230

Move between sessions

1230-1241
1230-1241
C7 Clinical

In motion against resistance: Bacteriophage use in persistent Klebsiella pneumoniae Prosthetic Joint Infections

Laura Triggs ANZCAP-Res., Canberra Hospital Advanced Training Resident Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT

1230-1241
C8 Consumer focus

Unravelling the relationship between pain, responsive behaviours and caregiver burden

Emeritus Professor Jeff Hughes, Emeritus Professor, Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, Bentley, WA; Chief Scientific Officer, PainChek Ltd, Sydney, NSW

1230-1241
C9 Medicines information

A PEG-uliar Case of Anaphylaxis: When the Allergen isn’t the Active Ingredient

Mehak Mangat, Cancer Services Pharmacist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1230-1241
C10 Women's health

Evaluating Oxytocin Dilution Practices in Induction and Augmentation of Labour - A Retrospective Audit

Madelaine McInness, Intern Pharmacist, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Vic

First-time presenter
1230-1241
C11 Workforce

The Power of Positivity: Elevating Morale Through Shared Wins in Pharmacy Practice

Amy Ashjari, Clinical Pharmacist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, NSW

First-time presenter
1230-1241
C12 Medication safety

Shifting gears: Enhancing safety and quality actions for medication management

Helen Dowling FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety), Pharmaceutical Advisor and Project Manager, Medicines Safety and Quality, Australian Commission on Safety And Quality in Health Care, Sydney, NSW

1230-1241
C13 Practice evolution

PROACTIVE Study: Implementing and Evaluating a Pharmacist-Led Penicillin Allergy De-Labelling Initiative in Hospital Practice

Christy El-Khoury, Resident Pharmacist, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW

First-time presenter
1241-1245
1241-1245

Move between sessions

1245-1256
1245-1256
C7 Clinical

A bridge too far: Off-label fondaparinux in a dialysis patient reinforces recommendations to avoid

Dionisia Andreone, Resident Pharmacist, St George Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (NSW Health), Sydney, NSW

First-time presenter
1245-1256
C8 Consumer focus

Family engagement in older adults’ medicines management during transitions of care: A mixed-methods systematic review

Caitlin Deery, PhD Student, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic

1245-1256
C9 Medicines information

Artificial Intelligence in Medicines Information: Friend, Foe, or Both?

Irina Rigoli FANZCAP (MedSafety, MedInfo), Senior Pharmacist - Medicines Information, Western Health, Melbourne, Vic

1245-1256
C10 Women's health

An Evaluation of Pharmacist Interventions in Pharmacy Antenatal Clinic

Senem Kandemir, A/Senior Pharmacist - Women’s, Newborns and Children’s Health, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services, Gold Coast, Qld

First-time presenter
1245-1256
C11 Workforce

The Development of Research Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for the Training of Practicing Pharmacists

Dr Kathryn Morbitzer, Associate Professor & Assistant Dean, Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education & Research (CIPhER), Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, United States

1245-1256
C12 Medication safety

Getting the Message Right: Understanding the impact of Medication Alert design in an EMR

Jessica Hart, Senior EMR Analyst Medication Lead, Northern Health, Epping, Vic

1245-1256
C13 Practice evolution

Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs in Paediatric Gene Therapy: Pharmacy at the Forefront

Joseph Haydamous, Intern Pharmacist, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW

First-time presenter
1256-1415
1256-1415

Lunch (Exhibition Hall)

Invited speakers
S8
Room: 210
Chair: Tara Clayson-Fisher
S9
Room: 211
Chair: Margaret Jordan
S10
Room: 212
Chair: Katie Thomas
S11
Room: 213
Chair: Simone Taylor
S12
Room: 219
Chair: Thomas Hartnett
S13
Room: 220
Chair: James Dwyer
1415-1445
1415-1445
S8

Breaking the mould: emerging roles for technicians

Casey Hale, Inventory Specialist Lead, Central Inventory Management, HPS Pharmacies, Brisbane, Qld

Pharmacy technicians are expanding into new roles: medication history taking, patient counselling, specialty services, and digital health. This presentation showcases real-world Australian examples, highlighting growing...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1415-1445
S9

The Care@Home approach to patient care

Bianca Jones FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, ToC), Pharmacy Manager Virtual Care and Primary Health Services, Statewide Hospital Pharmacy, Tasmanian Health Service, Hobart, Tas

Learn about the Care@home pharmacy model in Tasmania and the virtual services supporting both inpatient and outpatient care. This session covers the Virtual Care Pharmacy...
Group 2 CPD
1415-1445
S10

Agentic AI

Associate Professor Daniel Capurro, Associate Professor in Digital Health - School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne; Professor of Clinical Informatics - Peter MacCallum Cancer Research Centre; General Medicine Consultant Specialist - Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne Vic

As artificial intelligence becomes more autonomous, the conversation is shifting from automation to agency. What happens when AI systems don’t just follow instructions—but make decisions,...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1415-1445
S11

Microbiome and the mind: the gut, medicine, food, and mood connection

Dr Caitlin Cowan, NHMRC Investigator Fellow & Scientia Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

The gut is no longer just about digestion—it’s a dynamic ecosystem with profound influence on mental health, cognition, and behaviour. This session explores the emerging...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1415-1445
S12

Show me the money: How health is funded

Brenda Shum FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt), Vice President, AdPha; Chief Pharmacist – Royal Perth Bentley Group; AdPha WA Branch Director, Perth, WA

Ever wondered who holds the purse strings in healthcare—and how that shapes the services you deliver? This session breaks down how funding flows through Australia’s...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1415-1445
S13

Cannabis use in clinical settings: navigating the complexities

Myfanwy Graham, NHMRC Postgraduate Scholar, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University; Fulbright Scholar Alumna, Public Health Policy; Fellow, Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, University of Southern California; Associate Lecturer, Medical Education, University of Newcastle; Pharmacist, Newcastle, NSW

For many hospital pharmacists, the admission of a patient using an obscure cannabis product brings a familiar sense of dread — how do you manage...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1445-1515
1445-1515
S8

Beyond the bench: expanding horizons for pharmacy technicians

Carol Robinson, Pharmacy Technician Team Leader, Tauranga Hospital Pharmacy, Tauranga, New Zealand

This session explores how New Zealand pharmacy technicians are embracing evolving pharmacy practice.  Drawing on real-world case studies and practical insights, this presentation highlights the...
Group 2 CPD
Tech-friendly
1445-1515
S9

The Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) care model

Michael Bonner, CEO and Owner, Choice Aged Care; Founding Director, Wellness Partners Foundation, Brisbane, Qld

The Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) model is reshaping how medicines are managed in one of healthcare’s most overlooked and complex environments. In this session,...
Group 2 CPD
1445-1515
S10

Emerging lipid lowering therapies

Adam Livori FANZCAP (Research, Cardiol.), Research Officer (Post-doc), Diabetes Epidemiology, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Lead cardiology pharmacist, Grampians Health, Melbourne, Vic

Discover the latest advances in lipid-lowering therapies. This session explores new novel agents, clinical trial data, and their role in managing high-risk patients. Learn to...
Group 2 CPD
1445-1515
S11

Addiction medicine: Updates on pharmacological approaches to addiction

Professor Suzanne Nielsen, Professor (Research) and NHMRC Leadership Fellow; Deputy Director - Monash Addiction Research Centre; President Elect - Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs, Melbourne, Vic

An insightful session on emerging treatment modalities for substance use disorders. Explore new pharmacological and digital innovations, understand recent neurobiological advancements, and dive into ethical...
Group 2 CPD
1445-1515
S12

Transitions to sustainable health systems: Outcomes and recommendations

Professor Angie Bone, Professor of Practice, Health and Climate Initiative, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic

Dr Kate O'Hara FANZCAP (Neonatol., Paeds), Deputy Service Manager - Clinical, John Hunter Hospital; Cannabis Advisory Pharmacist, NSW Health, Newcastle, NSW

Health systems are under pressure—from climate change, resource scarcity, and shifting population needs. This session will overview the outcomes and recommendations from the Transitions to...
Tech-friendly
1445-1515
S13

The pharmacology of fertility

Amanda Mackay, PhD Candidate, Pharmacy - College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Qld; Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer, Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health, Mount Isa, Qld

Fertility treatment is a rapidly growing area of healthcare, yet many pharmacists find themselves in the dark when it comes to the medicines that drive...
Group 2 CPD
1515-1545
1515-1545

Afternoon tea (Exhibition hall)

Plenary 3
Plenary 3
Room: Plenary 3
Chair: Tom Simpson
1545-1600
1600-1605
1600-1605
Plenary 3

Branch recognition

1605-1615
1615-1620
1620-1705
1620-1705
Plenary 3

Keynote presentation

Joel Pearson, Neuroscientist, Psychologist, and Author, Sydney, NSW

1705-1715
1705-1715
Plenary 3

Close of MM2025

Gala dinner
Gala
Room: The Melbourne Room, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
1900
1900
Gala

Gala Dinner

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