Welcome Letter

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great enthusiasm that I announce, on behalf of the South African Society of Oncology Pharmacists (SASOPh) organizing committee, that South Africa will once again host the Excellence Course for Oncology Pharmacy (ExCOP SA)! This prestigious course, made possible through the European Society for Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP), will take place from Wednesday, May 14th, to Sunday, May 18th, 2025, in Sandton.

Following our record-breaking attendance in 2023, where 67 pharmacists and oncology professionals participated, we hope to achieve another incredible turnout. Unfortunately, this may be the last time the course is hosted in South Africa, making this a unique and invaluable opportunity for those in the field of oncology pharmacy.

The course offers 39 hours of intensive learning, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises to enhance pharmaceutical expertise in oncology. In South Africa, many pharmacists lack access to formal oncology training, and ExCOP SA aims to bridge this educational gap—ensuring continuous professional development for better patient care.

The full program is available https://excop.sasoph.org.za/programme/

We are proud to bring this course to our local healthcare community and look forward to welcoming you to ExCOP SA 2025!

Best regards,

Johan Labuschagne