By BOPA on 19th September 2023

BOPA Standards for the Pharmacy Verification of Prescriptions for Cancer Medicines

Dear Members, A new version of the BOPA Standards for the Pharmacy Verification of Prescriptions for Cancer Medicines has been uploaded. https://www.bopa.org.uk/resources/bopa-standards-for-clinical-pharmacy-verification-of-cancer-medicine-prescriptions/ Change: They are now endorsed by the RPS.

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By Netty Cracknell on 11th September 2023

Check your email preferences in ‘My Dashboard’

Dear Members, BOPA has updated and refreshed the interface between the website and our Mailing software (MailChimp). Please check your email preferences in ‘My Dashboard’ the ‘Edit Profile’. You can…

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By Netty Cracknell on 4th September 2023

Oncology News Today

Access the latest Oncology News Today newsletter: https://oncologynewstoday.cmail19.com/t/j-e-vukhykl-l-yk/  Oncology News Today provides news and information to support oncology healthcare professionals throughout the UK.

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By Netty Cracknell on 4th September 2023

Podcast released: Let’s Talk About CAR-T Ft. Jessica Pealing 

In this episode we are joined by Jessica Pealing. We cover what CAR-T is, patients eligibility, administration, toxicities and much more.

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By Netty Cracknell on 21st August 2023

Podcast released: Let’s Talk About Research With CAPhO

Let’s Talk About Research With CAPhO Ft. Tiffany Nguyen  (August 2023)– In this episode we are partnering with our colleagues from The Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO). We…

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By Netty Cracknell on 29th July 2023

Podcast Publishing Tuesday 1st August : Let’s Talk About Anticancer Drug Dosing in Kidney Dysfunction

Look out on Tuesday 1st August : Let’s Talk About Anticancer Drug Dosing in Kidney Dysfunction – In this episode we are joined by Geeta Sandhu and Carla Scuderi from…

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By Netty Cracknell on 20th July 2023

URGENT COMMS: Supply Issue affecting Cisplatin 50mg/50ml and 100mg/100ml concentrate for solution for infusion vials

Dear BOPA Pharmacy members Hopefully, you will have received the enclosed Medicines Supply Notice last week, and the email sent to chief pharmacists yesterday (below). This email is requesting you…

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By BOPA on 20th July 2023

Updated DRAFT BOPA 2023 symposium agenda now available!

The 26th BOPA Annual Symposium in 2023 will be held in Wales on 6th to 8th October. Oncology and haematology are ever-changing landscapes and this year we are looking to…

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By Netty Cracknell on 20th July 2023

ONE WEEK LEFT TO VOTE for your NEW Executive Committee Members 2023-2026

Dear BOPA members We are delighted to have received 11 nominations to become BOPA Executive Committee members this year. On behalf of the Committee and all of the nominees we would…

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By Netty Cracknell on 20th July 2023

Survey of Pharmacist Prescribers working in myeloma clinics

Dear all, The Research Subcommittee and the UK Myeloma Society (UKMS) pharmacy group would like to invite pharmacists prescribing in myeloma clinics to complete this questionnaire. There has been a…

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By Netty Cracknell on 10th July 2023

13th July: My Research Webinar – BOPA Pharmacists experience in successful internship and pre-doc NIHR application

13th July (1-2pm)     The session will be delivered by Jurga McLean and Fiona Angus. Jurga McLean will share her experience during the successful research internship and the lessons learnt…

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By Netty Cracknell on 10th July 2023

Please VOTE for your NEW Executive Committee Members 2023-2026

Dear BOPA members We are delighted to have received 11 nominations to become BOPA Executive Committee members this year. On behalf of the Committee and all of the nominees we would…

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