The Activities of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists



Society Activities
HKPharm J Volume 30 (2), May-Aug-2023 (2023-12-21): P.58

The Activities of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists

 

Over the past few months, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong (SHPHK) has been actively engaged in various events and activities. These include organizing webinars, participating in a prestigious conference held in Shanghai, and successfully hosting the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

 

Webinar on breakthroughs in gene therapy and radio-ligand therapy

 

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder which has limited treatment options primarily restricted to supportive care. The most severe forms of SMA carry a high incidence of mortality if left untreated. Similarly, metastatic prostate cancer also poses significant challenges in treatment. The webinar "New Breakthroughs in Treatment - Gene therapy and Radio-ligand Therapy" was held on 30th June 2023, featured two presentations that explored innovative treatment options for SMA and metastatic prostate cancer.

 

Professor Eugenio Mercuri, a specialist in Paediatric Neurology from Polilchinico Gemelli in Rome, Italy, delivered a speech titled "SMA Treatment: Translating Gene Therapy from Research to Reality." Prof. Mercuri introduced Onasemnogene abeparvovec, the first and only gene therapy for SMA. His presentation discussed the findings in clinical trials which reported safety and efficacy profiles using gene therapy in SMA patients.

 

Dr. Kenneth Chun-wai Wong, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Oncology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), presented on "Theranostics - A Novel Approach in Metastatic Prostate Cancer." Dr. Wong introduced the concept of theranostics, an advanced approach that combines therapeutic and diagnostic elements in the management of metastatic prostate cancer. He highlighted the clinical efficacy and safety of targeted radio-ligand therapy in identifying and treating cancer cells which provides phenotypic precision medicine, leading to improved outcomes for patients.

 

The 36th SHPHK Annual General Meeting cum Educational Seminar

 

The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong (SHPHK) cum Educational Seminar took place on July 21, 2023, at The Mira Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. The event was held in-person setting and included a dinner following the educational seminars. Pharmacists were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet face-to-face after a prolonged period of virtual interactions.

 

One of the key topics discussed during the seminar was the "Challenge and Opportunity of Medication Safety in A&E." Dr. Poon Kin-ming, an associate consultant from the Accident & Emergency Department at Tin Shui Wai Hospital (TSWH), presented the safety measures implemented in TSWH and emphasized the importance of pharmacist involvement in ensuring medication safety. Audiences showed great enthusiasm in exploring more potential roles of clinical pharmacists in the emergency department.

 

Another seminar titled "From Manual to Prefilled Preparation: A Blessing to all?" was delivered by Ms. Amy Yuen, a clinical pharmacist from Queen Mary Hospital. The presentation focused on the transition from manual medication preparation to prefilled systems and its impact on patient safety, workflow efficiency, and medication administration accuracy. The discussion explored the benefits and challenges associated with this technological advancement in pharmacy practice.

 

During the AGM, the President of the Society provided an overview of past activities, shared future aspirations for the SHPHK, and expressed gratitude for the contributions of SHPHK pharmacists' contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. General committee members were elected during the AGM, including a returning member. Mr. So Yiu Wah, former SHPHK President, is expected to bring valuable experiences to the general committee.

In addition, three General Committee Members, namely Ms Amy Chu, Ms Michelle Zheng and Ms Zoey Tsui were awarded the ‘President’s Award 2023’ this year.

SHPHK General Committee Members 2023-2024

1      Ms. Chu Man Wa Amy          

2      Mr. Chui Chun Ming William      

3      Mr. Chung Wing Fai Kenneth    

4      Ms. Lai Oi Lun Ellen     

5      Mr. Lam Kam Mo Kemo

6      Mr. Lau Ka Hei Tony     

7      Ms. Ng Yi Qing Christy     

8      Mr. Ng Man Keung   

9      Mr. So Yiu Wah

10     Ms. Tsui Hoi Tung Zoey     

11      Mr. Wong Kai Chung Vincent      

12     Mr. Wong Po Kwan Bryan

13     Mr. Wong Sze Ho Johnny

14     Mr. Yiu Sui Ki Kenneth

15     Ms. Zheng Sin Man Michelle

 

If you have missed any of the above webinars/lectures and you are a member of SHPHK, you can always visit SHPHK homepage and sign in to view all the past webinar recordings (shphk.org.hk > resources > learning activities)

 

 

第二屆滬港澳台醫院藥學管理論壇

 

The second 滬港澳台醫院藥學管理論壇was held on 28th – 29th May, 2023 in Shanghai, China. Organized by the Shanghai Pharmaceutical Association, the forum focused on the theme "Working together to look into the future – Promoting High-Quality Development of Hospital Pharmacy”. Hospital pharmacists from Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan gathered together to discuss and exchange ideas on promoting the high-quality development of hospital pharmacy. The forum featured selected topics such as precision pharmacy, chronic disease medication management, practical experiences in public health emergencies, and related hospital pharmaceutical management. An interactive forum was included to allow for valuable knowledge exchange and collaboration among participants.

 

The SHPHK sent nine members to participate in the forum, two of whom were speakers sharing their experiences from Hong Kong. Ms Chiang Sau Chu, a life member of SHPHK and the chairperson from the Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Care Foundation, discussed "Promoting Home Medication Safety through Pharmaceutical Services”. Her presentation highlighted the significant contributions of Hong Kong pharmacists in addressing medication issues among elderly communities, delivering professional knowledge to the community, and enhancing public health literacy. Ms. Zoey Tsui, a general committee member of SHPHK, presented a report titled "Hong Kong Pharmacists Join Forces Against COVID-19," outlining measures taken to address medication issues during the pandemic.

 

On the second day of the forum, two hospital visits were arranged. Participants had the opportunity to visit the outpatient pharmacies, intravenous medication compounding centers, and clinical research centers at the Pharmacy Department of復旦大學附屬中山醫院 and上海交通大學醫學院附屬仁濟醫院. The Chief Pharmacists from both hospitals introduced the recent developments and fruitful achievements of their respective hospitals. Core personnel from each hospital participated in the exchange and learning activities. The remarkable achievements in marine drug innovation research and clinical pharmacy research at Renji Hospital have greatly impressed us.

 

The successful organization of this forum has established a platform for the development and cooperation of hospital pharmacy in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. It comprehensively promotes the development of hospital pharmacy and the innovative capabilities of clinical pharmacists. It has made an important contribution to forming a regional collaboration and sharing of pharmaceutical service information resources. Let us look forward to meeting again next year!

You are most welcome to follow the Society’s Facebook page (@SHPHK) and Instagram (@SHPHK1987) to know more about the Society’s development and activities. You may also visit the Drug Education Resources Centre (DERC) Website:www.derc.org.hk to keep abreast of the latest news and development of pharmaceutical services in Hong Kong. Join us now as new member or renew your membership at the Society’s website: www.shphk.org.hk.


2023-12-21 於2021月03月11日

The Activities of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists

 

Over the past few months, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong (SHPHK) has been actively engaged in various events and activities. These include organizing webinars, participating in a prestigious conference held in Shanghai, and successfully hosting the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

 

Webinar on breakthroughs in gene therapy and radio-ligand therapy

 

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder which has limited treatment options primarily restricted to supportive care. The most severe forms of SMA carry a high incidence of mortality if left untreated. Similarly, metastatic prostate cancer also poses significant challenges in treatment. The webinar "New Breakthroughs in Treatment - Gene therapy and Radio-ligand Therapy" was held on 30th June 2023, featured two presentations that explored innovative treatment options for SMA and metastatic prostate cancer.

 

Professor Eugenio Mercuri, a specialist in Paediatric Neurology from Polilchinico Gemelli in Rome, Italy, delivered a speech titled "SMA Treatment: Translating Gene Therapy from Research to Reality." Prof. Mercuri introduced Onasemnogene abeparvovec, the first and only gene therapy for SMA. His presentation discussed the findings in clinical trials which reported safety and efficacy profiles using gene therapy in SMA patients.

 

Dr. Kenneth Chun-wai Wong, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Oncology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), presented on "Theranostics - A Novel Approach in Metastatic Prostate Cancer." Dr. Wong introduced the concept of theranostics, an advanced approach that combines therapeutic and diagnostic elements in the management of metastatic prostate cancer. He highlighted the clinical efficacy and safety of targeted radio-ligand therapy in identifying and treating cancer cells which provides phenotypic precision medicine, leading to improved outcomes for patients.

 

The 36th SHPHK Annual General Meeting cum Educational Seminar

 

The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong (SHPHK) cum Educational Seminar took place on July 21, 2023, at The Mira Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. The event was held in-person setting and included a dinner following the educational seminars. Pharmacists were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet face-to-face after a prolonged period of virtual interactions.

 

One of the key topics discussed during the seminar was the "Challenge and Opportunity of Medication Safety in A&E." Dr. Poon Kin-ming, an associate consultant from the Accident & Emergency Department at Tin Shui Wai Hospital (TSWH), presented the safety measures implemented in TSWH and emphasized the importance of pharmacist involvement in ensuring medication safety. Audiences showed great enthusiasm in exploring more potential roles of clinical pharmacists in the emergency department.

 

Another seminar titled "From Manual to Prefilled Preparation: A Blessing to all?" was delivered by Ms. Amy Yuen, a clinical pharmacist from Queen Mary Hospital. The presentation focused on the transition from manual medication preparation to prefilled systems and its impact on patient safety, workflow efficiency, and medication administration accuracy. The discussion explored the benefits and challenges associated with this technological advancement in pharmacy practice.

 

During the AGM, the President of the Society provided an overview of past activities, shared future aspirations for the SHPHK, and expressed gratitude for the contributions of SHPHK pharmacists' contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. General committee members were elected during the AGM, including a returning member. Mr. So Yiu Wah, former SHPHK President, is expected to bring valuable experiences to the general committee.

In addition, three General Committee Members, namely Ms Amy Chu, Ms Michelle Zheng and Ms Zoey Tsui were awarded the ‘President’s Award 2023’ this year.

SHPHK General Committee Members 2023-2024

1      Ms. Chu Man Wa Amy          

2      Mr. Chui Chun Ming William      

3      Mr. Chung Wing Fai Kenneth    

4      Ms. Lai Oi Lun Ellen     

5      Mr. Lam Kam Mo Kemo

6      Mr. Lau Ka Hei Tony     

7      Ms. Ng Yi Qing Christy     

8      Mr. Ng Man Keung   

9      Mr. So Yiu Wah

10     Ms. Tsui Hoi Tung Zoey     

11      Mr. Wong Kai Chung Vincent      

12     Mr. Wong Po Kwan Bryan

13     Mr. Wong Sze Ho Johnny

14     Mr. Yiu Sui Ki Kenneth

15     Ms. Zheng Sin Man Michelle

 

If you have missed any of the above webinars/lectures and you are a member of SHPHK, you can always visit SHPHK homepage and sign in to view all the past webinar recordings (shphk.org.hk > resources > learning activities)

 

 

第二屆滬港澳台醫院藥學管理論壇

 

The second 滬港澳台醫院藥學管理論壇was held on 28th – 29th May, 2023 in Shanghai, China. Organized by the Shanghai Pharmaceutical Association, the forum focused on the theme "Working together to look into the future – Promoting High-Quality Development of Hospital Pharmacy”. Hospital pharmacists from Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan gathered together to discuss and exchange ideas on promoting the high-quality development of hospital pharmacy. The forum featured selected topics such as precision pharmacy, chronic disease medication management, practical experiences in public health emergencies, and related hospital pharmaceutical management. An interactive forum was included to allow for valuable knowledge exchange and collaboration among participants.

 

The SHPHK sent nine members to participate in the forum, two of whom were speakers sharing their experiences from Hong Kong. Ms Chiang Sau Chu, a life member of SHPHK and the chairperson from the Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Care Foundation, discussed "Promoting Home Medication Safety through Pharmaceutical Services”. Her presentation highlighted the significant contributions of Hong Kong pharmacists in addressing medication issues among elderly communities, delivering professional knowledge to the community, and enhancing public health literacy. Ms. Zoey Tsui, a general committee member of SHPHK, presented a report titled "Hong Kong Pharmacists Join Forces Against COVID-19," outlining measures taken to address medication issues during the pandemic.

 

On the second day of the forum, two hospital visits were arranged. Participants had the opportunity to visit the outpatient pharmacies, intravenous medication compounding centers, and clinical research centers at the Pharmacy Department of復旦大學附屬中山醫院 and上海交通大學醫學院附屬仁濟醫院. The Chief Pharmacists from both hospitals introduced the recent developments and fruitful achievements of their respective hospitals. Core personnel from each hospital participated in the exchange and learning activities. The remarkable achievements in marine drug innovation research and clinical pharmacy research at Renji Hospital have greatly impressed us.

 

The successful organization of this forum has established a platform for the development and cooperation of hospital pharmacy in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. It comprehensively promotes the development of hospital pharmacy and the innovative capabilities of clinical pharmacists. It has made an important contribution to forming a regional collaboration and sharing of pharmaceutical service information resources. Let us look forward to meeting again next year!

You are most welcome to follow the Society’s Facebook page (@SHPHK) and Instagram (@SHPHK1987) to know more about the Society’s development and activities. You may also visit the Drug Education Resources Centre (DERC) Website:www.derc.org.hk to keep abreast of the latest news and development of pharmaceutical services in Hong Kong. Join us now as new member or renew your membership at the Society’s website: www.shphk.org.hk.

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