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57th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology 20–23 October 2025 Amsterdam, the Netherlands Don't miss your chance to benefit from discounted early bird rates!

In oncology pharmacy, we rely heavily on our procurement teams to ensure the availability of medicines for our patients. We liaise with them regularly, and in an effort to shine a light (and not take all of the credit), Michael Jovanovic (Formulary Pharmacist) and Danni Avery (Purchasing Officer) share their thoughts on dealing with stock issues for our unit:

From Netty Cracknell, ISOPP President As we approach the midpoint of the year, I find myself reflecting on the immense passion, compassion, and resilience that defines our global oncology pharmacy community. From quiet moments at the compounding bench to international collaboration and groundbreaking innovation, the work we do matters—deeply.

The ISOPP Research Mentorship Programme has been running for several months, and we continue to welcome member participation. Whether you're new to research or looking to strengthen your skills, we encourage all oncology pharmacists with an interest in research to explore the programme. Visit the new ISOPP website to learn more about how the programme works and how you can connect with one of our experienced research mentors.

👐 Call for Volunteers: Register Your Interest by 31st May Are you passionate about making a difference, building global connections, and supporting the oncology pharmacy community? We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our volunteer team — and we’d love to hear from you!

It was a Thursday afternoon -our busiest day of the week- when Ms. A.B., a woman in her late 40s, walked into the pharmacy for a follow-up visit. She wore a brightly colored dress, beamed with a wide smile, and clutched a thank-you card. We had barely exchanged pleasantries when she embraced me tightly and said, “You didn’t just give me medicine, you gave me hope. You helped me fight a good fight and run the race to the finish.” as an oncology pharmacist in a Nigerian hospital.

ISOPP is looking for an ISOPP member to lead the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) Task Force! Express your interest by sending the following to the ISOPP EDI Chair: edi@isopp.org by May 9, 2025.

From Netty Cracknell, ISOPP President What an incredible few months it’s been! We’ve just wrapped up the International ISOPP CAPhO 2025 symposium, and I’m still buzzing from the energy, learning, and connections we shared. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed—whether you presented, attended, volunteered, or supported in the background. It was truly a team effort, and I’m proud of what we accomplished together. You’ll find a brief from the Symposium in this issue.

Medicines shortages threat patient care and burden healthcare professionals worldwide. In Europe, the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) has been raising the alarm for over a decade, with 95% of hospital pharmacists considering shortages as a critical concern in 2023.

ISOPP is enhancing its social media strategy to better support our global oncology pharmacy community. As part of this update, we will be stepping away from X (formerly Twitter) to focus our efforts and resources more effectively.

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Volunteer recruitment for the 2025-26 year is open now until May 5, 2025!