Collaboration on Reviewing Existing SACT Protocols
Dear BOPA Members, As you may be aware, the National SACT Protocol Project is due to commence shortly in collaboration with the UK SACT Board and the Pharmaceutical Press. The…
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Communication Skills Survey
Over the last year, there have been numerous requests through the BOPA Education and Training Committee for communication skills training for Pharmacists. Anecdotally, this reflects the advanced roles that more…
SAVE THE DATE: BOPA Introduction to Cancer Course, Scotland, March 2026
The popular Introduction to Cancer Course is coming to to Glasgow in March 2026 The BOPA Introduction to Cancer Course 2026 WHEN: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th March 2026 WHERE: The…
ISOPP International Symposium 2026 is now open for abstract submissions
I’m excited to share that the ISOPP International Symposium 2026 is now open for abstract submissions! This 24-hour virtual event takes place on March 20, 2026, and will bring together…
Invite to take part in a survey as part of the SWITCH study
We are inviting healthcare professionals to take part in a short survey as part of the SWITCH study, a research project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care…
Invitation to visit the BOPA stand at the BOPA Conference in Belfast
Hello All As an Executive Committee we are looking forward to meeting those of you who are signed up to come to the conference in Belfast next month. The BOPA…
Survey: Fertility and the use of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy (Survey from Royal Marsden Hospital)
Immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as atezolizumab, nivolumab and pembrolizumab have transformed the treatment landscape for many cancers. Cancers such as melanoma and Lynch-syndrome related tumours necessitating immune checkpoint inhibitors are…
BMT Education Session – Friday 19th September 2025 – Save the Date!
Please ‘save the date‘ for the next virtual UK BMT Pharmacists Group Education Meeting which will be on the afternoon of Friday 19th September 2025; agenda and zoom links to follow soon.
Expression of interest – Subject Matter Experts for eLearning, gastro, oesophageal, prostate cancers
The Education and Training Subcommittee are in the process of updating the eLearning content on the BOPA website. As part of this update, we are looking for experienced pharmacists to…
UK Pharmacy Research Advisory Group (PRAG) – National Pharmacy Research Strategy Engagement
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are invited to provide individual responses to the draft UK Pharmacy Research Advisory Group (PRAG) draft engagement strategy. PRAG are seeking to improve the ability of…
BCS/BCOS/UCLH Cancer Academy Cardio-Oncology Course 2025
BCS/BCOS/UCLH Cancer Academy Cardio-Oncology Course, 17 November 2025, Wellcome Collection, London This joint British Cardiovascular Society, British Cardio-Oncology Society and University College London Hospitals Cancer Academy course will give the…
SURVEY deadline extended – The use and development of ChemoCare Electronic Prescribing System for systemic anti-cancer therapy
Dear Oncology/Haematology Pharmacist, You are invited to participate in a survey exploring the factors that influence UK-registered pharmacists’ use and the development of ChemoCare Electronic Prescribing system (EPS) for systemic…