Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists | Strategic Alliance Partners
The Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists (SPPCP) promotes exceptional inter-professional, patient-centered care and serves as a voice for excellence by advancing pharmacists practicing in pain, palliative care, and hospice through education, advocacy, development, and research. The vision of SPPCP is to provide patient-centered pain and symptom management across the care continuum with specialized pharmacists as an essential part of the care team.
Latest from Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists
Opioid Stewardship Pharmacist: Advancing Pain Management and Safe Opioid Use in Cancer Care
November 7th 2024Opioid stewardship pharmacist Maureen Saphire, PharmD, BCGP, focuses on advocating for appropriate opioid access for patients with cancer and sickle cell disease, promoting safe opioid use, and supporting leadership and strategic planning as keys to successful opioid stewardship.
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Opioid Stewardship Pharmacist: Innovative Approaches to Pain Management
November 6th 2024Jeff Boyer, PharmD, BCPS, discusses his role in opioid stewardship at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, highlighting his work in pain management coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and provider education, and data-driven strategies to support safe opioid use and address the opioid crisis.
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Opioid Stewardship Pharmacists: More Than Just the Opioid Police
November 1st 2024Opioid stewardship coordinator Stephanie Abel, PharmD, BCPS, discusses initiatives such as increasing naloxone access, refining pain management protocols, and addressing stigma around opioid use disorder, highlighting the importance of clear goals and emotional intelligence for effective stewardship programs.
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