Oncology Pharmacy Resources

Search ISOPP's Oncology Pharmacy Resources for materials related to oncology pharmacy research and practice including past ISOPP Symposia resources and journal enewsletters. You can search using a key word or on a topic area.

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This position statement aims to provide the global oncology pharmacy community with guidance to support decisions around biosimilar use. The 11 statements cover the regulation and evaluation of biosimilars, practical issues around local implementation, the education of healthcare staff and patients, and the requirement for ongoing pharmacovigilance and outcome monitoring.

Tools and References

The article “Impact of coronavirus of 2019 on the delivery of pharmacy services to patients with cancer: An international survey of oncology pharmacy practitioners” is published in Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice (JOPP).

The coronavirus of 2019 pandemic has necessitated vast and rapid changes in the way oncology pharmacy services are delivered around the world. The survey results demonstrate the adaptability of the oncology pharmacy profession and highlight the importance of formal evaluation of the varied practice models to determine the evidence-based practices that enhance pharmacy services.

An international survey, involving respondents from over 40 countries of oncology pharmacists and technicians was conducted via the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) and collaborating global pharmacy organizations.

Written by hospital pharmacists for hospital pharmacists, the hub offers free access to a wealth of eLearning materials and modules, on topics relevant to hospital pharmacists, including the latest developments in the safe handling of hazardous drugs. Content is translated into English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Dutch.

The initiative is funded through an ‘arms-length’ grant from Becton Dickinson. However, all content, direction, marketing and administration is controlled by Cogora, publishers of Hospital Pharmacy Europe.

Are you ready to submit your abstract? The ISOPP Research Committee has prepared a resource on how to write an abstract for a scientific meeting.  A useful tool guiding you in the process of preparing a well-written abstract, especially if it is your first time. Review the guide for some 'tips and tricks'.

A document intended to serve as a guideline during the development of a dose-rounding policy and to support and validate existing policies.

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The purpose of the NCCN Chemotherapy Order Templates is to enhance patient safety by allowing you to standardize patient care, reduce medication errors, and anticipate and manage adverse events. The NCCN Templates include systemic therapies such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy (along with information such as dosing, route of administration, and duration of infusion), supportive care recommendations, monitoring parameters, and safety instructions.

The purpose of this document is to educate healthcare professionals, hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) program staff, and pharmacy leadership about the specialty role of the HCT clinical pharmacist.

A new FDA website that makes getting information easy. Pharmaceutical databases.

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USA Food and Drug Administration

The article “Impact of coronavirus of 2019 on the delivery of pharmacy services to patients with cancer: An international survey of oncology pharmacy practitioners” is published in Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice (JOPP).

The coronavirus of 2019 pandemic has necessitated vast and rapid changes in the way oncology pharmacy services are delivered around the world. The survey results demonstrate the adaptability of the oncology pharmacy profession and highlight the importance of formal evaluation of the varied practice models to determine the evidence-based practices that enhance pharmacy services.

An international survey, involving respondents from over 40 countries of oncology pharmacists and technicians was conducted via the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) and collaborating global pharmacy organizations.

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Safe handling of cytotoxic drugs

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Presented by Carole Chambers (Alberta Health Services, Canada), Michael Cohen (ISMP, USA) and Peter Gilbar (Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, Australia) 

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Oncology Pharmacy Resources

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has updated its guidelines to prevent and manage nausea and vomiting caused by antineoplastic agents or radiation therapy in cancer patients.

The purpose of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) E-learning Tool is to provide basic knowledge to hospital and community pharmacists involved in the pharmaceutical care for HSCT patients.

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Designed to help hospitals and ambulatory care centers throughout the world evaluate oncology medication safety

These draft guidelines are open for public consultation from 29 May 2017 to 23 June 2017. 

Provides health professionals with peer-maintained information about best practice in cancer treatment