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21 April 2026, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Innovación, Regulación y Equidad: El Futuro del Acceso a la Salud desde una perspectiva Iberoamericana
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La salud avanza a un ritmo acelerado en esta era de transformación digital e inteligencia artificial. Las innovaciones en medicina personalizada abren un panorama prometedor para mejorar diagnósticos, tratamientos y la calidad de vida de las personas. Sin embargo, estos avances también generan desafíos significativos en materia regulatoria y de acceso. En este webinar se abordará cómo impulsar la innovación desde una perspectiva de equidad, garantizando que los beneficios de los nuevos medicamentos, tecnologías e insumos médicos lleguen efectivamente a quienes más los necesitan. Asimismo, se analizará cómo los marcos regulatorios deben adaptarse de manera ágil y responsable para acompañar el ritmo del desarrollo científico, promoviendo tanto la seguridad como la accesibilidad. El encuentro buscará ofrecer una mirada integral sobre las oportunidades y retos que la innovación representa para la salud pública en un contexto global en constante evolución.
Moderador:
- Jorge Schlottke, Exco Member, FIP-CPS, Argentina
Co-moderadora:
- Carolina Martinez-Berganza, Member, FIP Regulators Advisory Group, España
Panelistas:
- Alejandra Gomez, President, Confederación Farmaceutica Argentina, Argentina
- Carlos Fernandez Moriano, Consejo General de Colegios de Farmacéuticos, España
- Talita Ferreira, CEO, Leguis Consultoria, Brasil
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16 April 2026, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Mentorship Toolkit on Grant Writing
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Grantsmanship is a valuable skill that requires purposeful development and practice. Pharmacy trainees are not routinely exposed to or trained in grantsmanship, though it’s an essential component of training for PhD candidates. Most faculty are inexperienced in grant writing, which can limit career trajectory and inhibit scholarly endeavors. Finding and subsequently connecting with an experienced mentor can be difficult, as can developing a grant from scratch.
This digital event will provide an overview of grantsmanship and the value of having experienced mentor support through the program. The grant mentoring toolkit provides structure and support to foster a mentor/mentee relationship as they navigate the development and submission of a grant, such as the AcPS grant. Tangible toolkit content facilitates aspects of the relationship, including communication, documentation, mentoring, as well as best practices for successful outcomes with the relationship
The digital event will review the components of the grant mentoring toolkit, then highlight the AcPS grant offering. It will begin with a brief overview of grantsmanship and the modified approach to grant writing and submission compared to other scholarly endeavours. Speakers will review the individual components of the grantsmanship mentoring toolkit, providing the rationale for each item and guidance on implementing and using each component. It will be of significant benefit to members in lower- and middle-income countries who are eligible to pursue the AcPS grant, which will be discussed in greater detail
Moderator:
- Ephrem Abebe, Assistant Professor, Purdue University College of Pharmacy, USA
Panellists:
- Norman E Fenn III, Clinical Associate Professor, Manchester University College of Health Professions, Nursing, & Pharmacy; Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist, Parkview Women’s & Children’s Hospital, USA
- Wafa Almadhagi, Associate Professor, Sana’a University, Yemen
- Abby Kahaleh, Dean, South University, USA
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14 April 2026 - 30 November -0001
Pharmacists at the frontline against gender-based violence
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Pharmacists can play a critical role in responding to gender-basedviolence. In this Coffee with FIP episode, we exploresurvivor-centred care and how pharmacists can support and protect survivors,particularly during emergencies, conflicts and pandemics when risksincrease.
Speakers:
- Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, FIPWiSE chair, FIP, UK
- Emmanuella Nzeribe O, Research and Policy Analyst , The Light Research and Consulting, Nigeria
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8 April 2026, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Using data to prevent and mitigate the effects of medicines shortages
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This webinar explores the impact of medicines shortages and examples of legislative instruments from around the globe to address the issue. It highlights the potential for the use of Real-World Data to manage prevent medicine shortages. It also identifies and describes how to improve visibility of inventory across the pharmaceutical supply chain, different data collection strategies used to achieve supply chain visibility.
Chair:
- Rob Moss, FIP Vice President and Co-Chair of the FIP Technology Advisory Group, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Noelle Horan, Medicines Information Pharmacist, Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland
- Matthew Christian, Director, Digital Product Engineering and Pilots, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), USA
- Esteban Zavaleta, Director of Pharmacy, Hospital Clinica Biblica, Costa Rica
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31 March 2026, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Impact of 3D and 4D Printing on Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Additive manufacturing particularly three-dimensional (3D) and emerging four-dimensional (4D) printing, is increasingly recognized as a transformative approach for the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Conventional pharmaceutical production relies on centralized, large-scale batch processes designed for standardized medicines, which limits flexibility for individualized therapies. In contrast, 3D printing enables the fabrication of drug products with precise control over geometry, internal structure, dose, and spatial distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients, supporting the growing paradigm of personalized medicine. Several pharmaceutical printing technologies including fused deposition modeling, semi-solid extrusion, inkjet printing, and stereolithography have been investigated for the production of tablets, films, implants, and drug eluting devices. These techniques allow the design of complex dosage forms, multi-drug polypills, and tailored drug release profiles. Research in this area has also demonstrated the feasibility of printable pharmaceutical formulations and advanced drug delivery systems, highlighting the potential of additive manufacturing to customize medicines while maintaining appropriate pharmaceutical properties. As these technologies mature, pharmaceutical manufacturing may gradually shift toward more flexible and decentralized environments, including hospital pharmacies. In this evolving model, pharmacists will play an increasingly important role in digital formulation design, on -demand manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory oversight of printed medicines.
Chair:
- Mathew Cherian, VP of Operations and R&D, ReVive Biotechnology; Member IPS ExCo, USA
Co-moderator:
- Qurrotul Aini Shodiquna, IPS Liaison at FIP ECPG, Indonesia
Panellist:
- Erem Bilensoy, Professor Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Turkey
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23 March 2026, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Breaking into Pharmacy Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Writers
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Writing and publishing allow pharmacists to influence practice, policy, education, and patient care, yet many professionals are unsure how to get started or turn ideas into published work. This webinar provides a practical roadmap for developing a realistic writing plan, selecting a focused topic, and creating a sustainable writing routine that fits within busy professional schedules. Common barriers such as time constraints, impostor syndrome, lack of structure, and perfectionism will be addressed with practical strategies. Participants will also be introduced to the RX Pharmacy Writing Challenge, a structured framework designed to promote accountability, consistency, and incremental progress in scholarly and professional writing. By the end of the session, participants will have practical tools and greater confidence to begin or advance their pharmacy writing goals.
Moderator:
- Melody Ryan, Assistant Vice President for Global Health Initiatives, University of Kentucky, USA
Panellists:
- Barry Bleldt, Adjunct Professor, Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Health, USA
- Balamurugan Tangiisuran, Visiting research scholar at the Section on Genetics and Epidemiology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
- Mary Lee, Retired Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus, USA
- Caitlin Gibson, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
- Priyanka Bhatt, Assistant Professor, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, St. John Fisher University, USA
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Associate Professor, University of Sharjah, UAE
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19 March 2026, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Academic Perspectives on AI Series: Practical Examples of Integrating AI into Pharmacy Education
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming health professions education, yet many pharmacy educators remain uncertain about how to integrate it effectively and responsibly. This session will provide practical, classroom-based examples of how AI can be intentionally incorporated into pharmacy curricula to enhance learning, assessment, and feedback. Drawing from scholarly work and real-world implementation, the session will highlight pedagogically grounded strategies, lessons learned, and evaluation approaches. Participants will leave with adaptable frameworks and actionable ideas to integrate AI into their own teaching while maintaining academic integrity and educational rigor.
Chair:
Mohamed Elnaem, Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and Chair of the Global PharmEd Optimise Research (GPOR) network, Ulster University; Lead of the Research and Scholarship Working Group, FIP AcPS, UK
Speakers:
- Kathryn Morbitzer, Associate Professor / Assistant Dean, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA
- Mike Stepanovic, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA
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17 February 2026
The ethics of pharmacist prescribing: Responsibilities in expanded practice
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Pharmacist prescribing is expanding globally, offering the potential to improve access, reduce costs, and enhance patient care. But with this privilege comes responsibility. This episode explores the ethical dimensions of pharmacist prescribing—from navigating patient trust and privacy to managing perceived conflicts of interest. We reflect on how pharmacists can responsibly tailor treatments while upholding the highest ethical standards in this evolving area of practice.
Moderator:
Mr Luís Lourenço, Professional Secretary, FIP, Portugal
Speaker 1:
Betty Chaar, Associate Professor, University of Sydney, Australia
Speaker 2:
Sanya Ram, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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12 February 2026, 12:00 - 15:00 CET
FIPWiSE Global Online Summit 2026: Women Leading Pharmacy Through Global Challenges
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The FIPWiSE Global Online Summit 2026 will take place on 12 February to mark the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science and celebrate six years of FIPWiSE. This interactive three-hour virtual event will spotlight women’s leadership, resilience, and innovation across pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, aligning with global imperatives for equity and inclusive health systems. Bringing together partners such as WHO, UNESCO and UN Women, the summit will feature global dialogue, stories of resilience, and future-focused discussions, culminating in a collective FIP Pledge for Women in Pharmacy and Society to advance gender equity and inclusive leadership worldwide.
Programme Outline:
Opening remarks:
Bahijja Raimi-Abraham , Catherine Duggan
Global dialogue:
Moderators
: Cathering Duggan, Luis Lourenco ;
Speakers
: Dr. Roopa Dhatt, Gisela Abbam, Joclyn Boyle
Celebrating six years of FIPWiSE - Women Leading Pharmacy Through Global Challenges
Bahijja Raimi-Abraham , Nour Eltahla
Voices of resilience — Stories that inspire
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: Naoko Arakawa, Ema Paulino ;
Speakers
: Dalal Hammoudi (EMR) , Miranda Sertic (Eur) , Amanda Cavness (USA), Rajani Shakya (SEA), Andreia Bruno-Tome, Aust (WP), Mariam Gyasi (AFR), Maram Haj Ahmad (EMR)
Future-focused dialogue — From inspiration to action: Moderators
: Vibhuti Arya, Mariet Eksteen;
Speakers:
Sally Arif, Grace Naa Ardua Nelson, Christina Chai, Pascal Salameh, Aliki Peletidi, Emmanuella Nzeribe (ECPG), Bronwyn Clark , Manjiri Gharat (FIP India Envoy), María Virginia Giolito (FIP NGPS-Vice Chair) - Recording
Closing Segment – FIP Pledge :
Catherine Duggan and Bahijja Raimi-Abraham
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5 February 2026, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Specialised nutrition in cancer care: empowering pharmacists to improve patient outcomes
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Nutrition is a critical component of cancer care, with growing recognition of its importance across the cancer pathway. Malnutrition remains highly prevalent among people living with cancer and is associated with poorer tolerance of treatment, increased complications, and reduced quality of life. This webinar will explore the role of specialised nutrition in cancer care, with a focus on high-protein oral nutritional supplements and the contribution of pharmacists in various care settings. This event will mark the launch of a new FIP CPD Bite designed to strengthen pharmacists’ knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting specialised nutrition and the appropriate use of high-protein oral nutritional supplements in cancer care.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, Chair, FIP Technology Advisory Group, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Sweden
Panellists:
- Naureen Wajid, Manager Oncology Pharmacist, American Hospital Dubai, UAE
- Ermira Krasniqi, Postdoctoral Visiting Scholar, University of Connecticut, USA
- Mina Kovačevič, Clinical pharmacist, Esop Global, Slovenia
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4 February 2026, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Pharmacists in action: people-centred interventions and innovation in cancer care
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This digital event, marking World Cancer Day, highlights the critical role of pharmacists in improving cancer care through people-centred interventions and innovative practices. Participants will explore global examples of pharmacist-led initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, support safe and reliable cancer treatment, and leverage digital tools to optimise care delivery. The webinar will also mark the launch of Series 2 of CPD Bites on cancer care: “The role of pharmacists in supporting patients having cancer treatment”, providing practical tools for pharmacists to apply in daily practice and improve people-centred care. This event is organised in collaboration with ISOPP.
Moderator:
- Aline Hajj, Global Lead for Development Goal 10 - Equity & Equality, FIP; Professor, Faculté de pharmacie, Université Laval, Canada
Panellists:
- Patrick Muthini, Pharmaceutical Specialist, Kitui County Referral Hospital, Kenya
- Tiffany Chan, Lead Pharmacist in Cancer Services, Greater Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Husam AlSalamat, Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Unit, Jordan Breast Cancer Program, King Hussein Cancer Foundation, Jordan
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30 January 2026, 15:00 - 14:30 CET
Biowaivers based on the Bioclassification System (BCS), International Harmonisation of Requirements (ICH M9)
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This webinar will provide a structured and practical overview of Bioclassification System (BCS)-based biowaivers under ICH M9. BCS-based biowaivers are an important scientific approach to avoid unnecessary in vivo bioequivalence studies, while maintaining confidence in product performance. However, their application requires a clear understanding of solubility, permeability, formulation prerequisites, and dissolution behavior. The event will explain the underlying scientific concepts, decision logic, and common pitfalls using practical examples. Special emphasis will be placed on dissolution as a key link between the drug substance, the formulation, and in vivo performance.
Moderator:
- Horst-Dieter Friedel, Former Director - retired, Worked for Bayer AG, Chair of FIP SIG Regulatory Sciences and Quality, Germany
Panellist:
- Hiroyuki Yoshida, Chief of the First Section, National Institute of Health Sciences, Member of FIP Focus Group Dissolution/Drug Release, Japan
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29 January 2026, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Self-Perception and Professional Empowerment - Shaping the Future of Pharmacy Education, Policy, Advocacy, and Global Health Impact
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Healthcare globally is experiencing significant changes driven by workforce shortages, digital health innovation, regulatory changes, and broader shifts in the healthcare industry. These forces are reshaping future pharmacist roles and creating new opportunities for pharmacists to engage in advocacy, health policy development, and global leadership. This webinar explores the evolving role of the pharmacist as a policy influencer and systems-level leader, with explicit alignment to the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Global Vision for Pharmacy and Workforce Development Goals. Participants will examine emerging and non-traditional roles, practical advocacy pathways, and strategies to strengthen the pharmacy’s voice in local, national, and international health policy decision-making.
Moderator:
- Jeanine P. Abrons, Co-Director UI Mobile Clinic; Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor - University of Iowa - Carver College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine and College of Pharmacy, USA
Panellists:
- Heba BaniHani, Founder, The Migraine Pharmacist, Canada
- Yazid Al Hamarneh, Assistant Professor | Associate Director | Scientist Officer | Senior Researcher, University of Alberta, Canada
- Chun-Wai Mai, Professor and Deputy Director (Research Strategy and Innovation), Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI), IMU University, Malaysia
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27 January 2026
Securing Supply: Addressing Global Medicines Shortages
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This podcast aims to raise awareness,highlight current evidence and practical strategies, and explore the role of pharmacists in mitigating medicines shortages globally. We also hope toinspire collective action and advocacy for more resilient pharmaceutical supply systems.
Panellists:
Robert Moss, Vice President, FIP, The Netherlands
Aris Prins, Chairman, Royal Dutch Pharmacists Association (KNMP), The Netherlands
Sham Moodley, Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA), South Africa
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26 January 2026, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Data-Driven Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in Community Pharmacy
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Community pharmacies play a pivotal role in outpatient antibiotic use; however, antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in this setting remains fragmented and less developed than in hospital environments. Data-driven approaches are increasingly emerging as a means to strengthen AMS in community pharmacies. The growing use of dispensing data, prescribing records, point-of-care testing results, and patient-level information is beginning to inform how pharmacists triage patients, audit antimicrobial use, and optimise therapy.
Chair:
- Luna ElBizri, Founder and manager of Lunapharm Pharmacy, Lebanon
Panellists:
- Federico Zerbinato, Pharmacist, Robert Gordon University, UK
- Usman Abubakar, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Qatar
- Abdullah Al Masud, Post Doctoral Research Associate, University of New South Wales, Australia
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21 January 2026, 14:30 - 16:00 CET
Co-creating the future: Promoting Relevant Education for Practice and Science
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To mark the International Day of Education, January 24, 2026, FIP will host a digital event to launch the AIM handbook on promoting relevant education for practice and science. The handbook will showcase strategies from academic institutions around the world that support relevant education for practice and science. These strategies have been identified through the FIP-AIM Working Group and are categorised into three main themes: curriculum evolvement and delivery, future ready competencies, and curriculum strategies that will address the needs of pharmacy schools in low-, middle-, and high-income countries to transform pharmacy education.
Chair:
- Lilian M. Azzopardi, Professor, Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Malta, Malta Facilitator:
- Genuine Desireh, UNITWIN and Provision Manager, FIP, Netherlands
Guest:
- John A. Pieper, Professor and President Emeritus, University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
Panellists:
- Christine Hughes, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Canada
- Muhammad Al-Shorbagy, Prof and dean, College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, UAE
- Christopher Surratt, Dean, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, USA
- Mohammed Kubas, Assistant Professor/ Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Lebanese International University (LIU)/ University of Science and Technology Hospital (USTH), Yemen
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20 January 2026, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
AI in Clinical Pharmacy Practice – From Insight to Intervention
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in clinical decision-making, its impact on pharmacy practice is both profound and transformative. Clinical pharmacists are now leveraging AI tools to enhance therapeutic decision-making, optimise medication management, and deliver more personalised, patient-centred care. This event explores how AI-driven insights can be translated into effective clinical interventions, improving safety, efficacy, and outcomes across diverse healthcare settings. Through case studies, demonstrations, and collaborative discussions, participants will examine practical approaches to integrating AI into clinical workflows, ensuring evidence-based interventions, and maintaining professional accountability in an evolving digital landscape.
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19 January 2026, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Maintaining basic healthcare with 80 medicines in an emergency: Introduction to working with the WHO Interagency Emergency Health Kit (IEHK) 2024 including case studies
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This is a short version of a training session that aims to prepare pharmacists for working with the WHO Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHK) before being deployed to an emergency or disaster. The IEHK are commonly used by aid organisations when responding to emergencies. An IEHK contains only 80 medicines. The challenge is to use the limited number of medicines rationally and efficiently to provide rapid care to the affected population. We provide the background of the IEHK and an overview of its components and explore some challenges by using patient case studies utilising a variety of medicines information sources.
Chair:
- Matthias Meyer, Senior Colonel, German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), Vice President of MEPS, Germany
Facilitator:
- Ina Donat, Retired pharmacist, member of FIP MEPS and Pharmacists without Borders Germany, Germany/ United Kingdom
Panellist:
- Carina Vetye, Pharmacist and Project Lead for Argentina, Pharmacists without Borders Germany, Germany/ Argentina
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19 December 2025, 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Emergence of Capital and Energy Efficient Membrane Based Water for Injection System
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The pharmaceutical industry uses different kinds of water in their manufacturing processes. The pharmaceutical industry has a direct influence on public health and safety, thus, adhering to water quality standards becomes even more critical. A category of water used widely by this industry is WFI (Water for Injection). Traditionally, the industry has relied on distillation—a robust but costly and energy-intensive process—to produce Water for Injection (WFI) in compliance with regulatory standards. This webinar examines the advantages of advanced membrane systems for low-temperature WFI production, emphasizing improved efficiency, compliance, long term sustainability, and safety.
Chair:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, Consultant, Member IPS ExCo, USA
Co-moderator:
- Qurrotul Aini Shodiquna, IPS Liaison at FIP ECPG, Indonesia
Panellist:
- Sanjit Singh Lamba PhD, Consultant, India
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18 December 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
AMR/AMS In Private Health Facilities in Africa II
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This part II webinar on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and stewardship (AMS) in private health facilities will be a panel discussion of practitioners in community pharmacies and the not-for-profit sector to discuss current practices and challenges associated with this global issue in the community. It seeks to present actionable steps for instituting AMS practices in private health facilities across Africa.
Moderator:
- Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku, Rector, Ghana College of Pharmacists; FIP AMR Commission, Ghana
Co-moderator:
- Arinola E. Joda, Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos; Vice President and Treasurer, APF, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Jocelyn Chaibva, CEO, Nu Fife Avenue Pharmacy; President, APF, Zimbabwe
- Judy Asin, Pharmaceutical systems strengthening programme lead, Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network, Kenya
- Folasade Lawal, MD/CEO, Victory Drugs Limited, Nigeria
- Elizabeth O. Egieyeh, Lecturer, University of the Western Cape, South Afric
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16 December 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
The Basel Statements
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This session will provide a comprehensive update on the latest revisions to the FIP Basel Statements, along with an overview of how these updates fit within the broader work of the FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section and the Basel Statement Promotion Committee.
Moderator:
- Martina Francis, Lecturer, Sydney Pharmacy School, The University of Sydney; FIP HPS Programme Committee Secretary, Australia
Guests:
- Stephen Eckel, Associate Professor, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy,
Chair, Basel Statement Promotion Committee (Hospital Pharmacy Section), USA
- Michael Stepanovic, Assistant Professor, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy; Co-Chair, Basel Statement Promotion Committee (Hospital Pharmacy Section), USA
- Ryan A. Forrey, President, FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, USA
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9 December 2025, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Modern Community Pharmacy Practice
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This webinar aims to inspire community pharmacists to adapt to be fit for the future for the benefit of their patients in their rapidly evolving health and challenging economic landscape by introducing them to the Modern Community Pharmacy Practice model.
Chair:
- Sherif Guorgui, Chair, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, FIP, Canada
Panellists:
- Michael Holden, Managing Director, MH Associates, United Kingdom
- Victoria Steele, Founder, Steelier Ltd, United Kingdom
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8 December 2025, 09:00 - 10:00 CET
Innovating pharmacy practice for healthier communities- A focus on the Western Pacific
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This session showcases innovation in pharmacy practice across the Western Pacific, with a focus on harnessing digital tools, data-driven solutions, and tailored professional training. Participants will explore how innovative approaches can overcome systemic barriers, improve medication management, and expand access to care. The discussion will highlight examples of digital platforms, telepharmacy, and community-based initiatives that make health services more accessible and equitable. Attendees will gain insights into designing pharmacy practices that foster healthier, more resilient communities and drive measurable improvements in health literacy and patient outcomes.
Panellists:
- Charlie, Yuh-Lih Chang, President, Taiwan Society of Health-system Pharmacists; Honorary Chief Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, ROC
- Jack Shen Lim, General Secretary, Malaysian Pharmacists Society, Malaysia
- Leonila Ocampo, Chief Operating Officer, Mobi Pharmacy, Philippines
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5 December 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
The Crisis of Resistance: Non-prescription Antimicrobials as Frontline Tools in the Combat Against AM
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten global health, demanding innovative, community-based solutions. This joint GSCF–FIP webinar will highlight how self-care and responsible use of non-prescription antimicrobials, antibacterials, antifungals, and antivirals can strengthen infection prevention, stewardship, and health system resilience. Through insights from academia, industry, and professional associations, panelists will discuss the role of pharmacists, education, and cross-sector collaboration in advancing sustainable AMR containment strategies. Participants will gain an understanding of how self-care contributes to AMR prevention and how partnerships can drive coordinated action at local and global levels.
Chair:
- Dalal Hammoudi Halat, Common Year Coordinator – QU Health Assessment and Accreditation Office – QU Health Sector, Qatar University, Qatar
Panellists:
- Greg Perry, Director-General, Global Self-Care Federation, Switzerland
- Jane Seema, Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs, Reckitt
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4 December 2025, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Strengthening pharmacy-based vaccination policies to enhance service provision
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Many countries currently do not have pharmacy-based vaccination (PBV) services and are seeking to amend legislation to enable them. Others, where PBV is already established, are looking to expand pharmacists’ roles or optimise implementation. Through expert insights and practical examples, this event will explore strategies to navigate policy barriers related to PBV, equipping pharmacists in these policy contexts to play a proactive role in advocating for and meeting community vaccination needs. The session will also mark the launch of the new FIP publication, “Vaccination Policy Toolkit”, which provides practical tools to support pharmacy teams in expanding and strengthening PBV services.
Moderator:
- Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, FIP, Canada
Panellists:
Susan O’Donnell, Professional Services Pharmacist, Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland
- Salah Kandil Shubair, Deputy CEO, Tawreed, Jordan
- Regassa Bayisa, Lead Executive Officer, Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Lead Executive Office, Ethiopia
- Mfonobong Timothy, Disease Prevention and Self-care Programme Coordinator, FIP, The Netherlands
- Ayesha Nasser, EquityRx Intern, FIP, The Netherlands
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3 December 2025, 15:30 - 17:00 CET
Enabling pharmaceutical education and science transformation in the European region: Launch of FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence
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Pharmaceutical education and science in Europe are entering a new phase of innovation, driven by rapid digital transformation, evolving competency frameworks, and the need to future-proof the pharmacy workforce. To advance this progress, FIP, through the UNITWIN Network on Global Pharmacy Education Development and in collaboration with UNESCO, is launching the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in Europe. Building on the findings of the 2025 FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Strategic Roadmap: European Regional Insight Board report and aligned with UNESCO’s 2023–2027 agreement, this CfE will provide a platform for systematic and evidence-based advancement in pharmaceutical education, science, and practice.
Moderator:
- Genuine Desireh, UNITWIN and Provision Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- John A. Pieper, Professor and President Emeritus, University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
- Lilian M. Azzopardi, Professor, Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Malta, Malta
- Aliki Peletidi, Assistant Professor in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, MPharm Programme Coordinator UNICAthens/ Programme Coordinator of the Distance Learning MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in the Community Sector, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Giovanni Pauletti, Professor & Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
- Borut Božič, University teacher, Head of Dept. for Clinical Biochemistry Faculty of Pharmacy/ President of Program council of Doctoral study Biomedicine University of Ljubljana, President of European Association of Faculties of Pharmacy, Slovenia
- Dalia Bajis, Head of Programmes and Provision, FIP, The Netherlands
- Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, The Netherlands
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2 December 2025, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Empowering populations through access and education - A focus on the South-East Asia
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Focusing on South-East Asia, this event highlights pharmacist-led initiatives that improve both health literacy and equitable access to care. Participants will examine programs that leverage education, community engagement, and service innovation to empower populations to make informed health decisions. Case studies will illustrate how pharmacists can deliver tailored educational interventions, expand community-based services, and facilitate greater understanding of medicines and disease prevention. The session will offer actionable strategies for creating inclusive, accessible, and culturally relevant pharmacy services that enhance population health outcomes.
Panellists:
- Jayapal Reddy Thumma, Chairman, St Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences;
Director, Indian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, India
- Praveen Devanandan, Head, Pharmacy Practice, St Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, India
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Webinaire sur les produits médicaux de qualité inférieure et falsifiés et le trafic illicite des médicaments dans les pays francophones
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Depuis plusieurs décennies, les produits médicaux de qualité inférieure et falsifiés et le trafic illicite de médicaments préoccupent au plus haut point le monde de la santé francophone. L’Organisation mondiale de la Santé estimait en 2017 qu’un médicament sur 10 dans les pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire ne satisfaisait pas aux tests de contrôle de la qualité et était donc de qualité inférieure ou falsifié. Les Ordres de pharmaciens francophones sont fortement mobilisés et de nombreuses initiatives ont été menées par chaque pays. Ce webinaire sera l’occasion d'aborder des thématiques cruciales avec l'intervention de plusieurs Ordres des Pharmaciens d’Afrique.
Co-modérateurs:
- Prosper Hiag, Vice-président, Fédération internationale pharmaceutique (FIP), Cameroun
- Olivier Andriollo, Ancien secrétaire de la CIOPF, France
Panélistes:
- Yawo Tufa Nyasenu, Président, Ordre des Pharmaciens du Togo, Togo
- Nathalie Migan Diogo, Présidente du Conseil de surveillance du sous-secteur pharmaceutique (CS-SSP) au sein de l’Autorité de Régulation du secteur de la Santé (A.R.S), Bénin
- Haroun Badawi Mahamat, Président, Ordre des pharmaciens du Tchad, Tchad
- Arounan Diarra, Président, Ordre des pharmaciens de Côte d’Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire - Nédié Nao, Président, Ordre des pharmaciens du Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso
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26 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Leading Change – Building an AI-Ready Pharmacy Workforce
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform healthcare, the role of pharmacists is evolving beyond traditional practice. To fully harness the potential of AI, the pharmacy workforce must develop the skills, mindset, and leadership capacity to drive innovation and adapt to emerging technologies. This event focuses on empowering pharmacists to become change leaders in AI-integrated healthcare systems. Participants will explore strategies for workforce development, innovation in practice, and collaboration across disciplines. Through case studies and interactive discussions, the session will provide practical insights on how to lead, innovate, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Moderator:
- Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse, Professor of Pharmacy and Global Health, Utrecht University, Netherlands
Panellists:
- Krehnik Hoti, Professor, University of Prishtina, Kosovo
- Heba Mohamad, Professor, Cairo University, Egypt
- Ravi Patel, Pharmacist, Blueberry Pharmacy, USA
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25 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Advancing men’s health through pharmacy: From evidence to male-inclusive services
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Men worldwide face significant health disparities, often linked to behavioural, cultural, and systemic barriers to care. Pharmacists, as trusted and accessible providers, are uniquely positioned to address these challenges through prevention, screening, and tailored support. As part of FIP’s EquityRx programme and in collaboration with Global Action on Men’s Health, this digital event spotlights the Advancing Men’s Health through Pharmacy report. Through expert presentations and discussions, participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to implement inclusive pharmacy services, overcome barriers, and improve men’s health outcomes in alignment with equity and universal health coverage goals.
Moderator:
- Luis Lourenço, Professional Secretary, FIP, Portugal
Panellists:
- Nicola Brink, Chief Executive Officer, Self-Care Association of South Africa, South Africa
- Shelita Dattani, Independent Pharmacy Consultant, Canada
- Peter Baker, Chief Executive, Global Action on Men’s Health, UK
- Ayesha Nasser, EquityRx intern, FIP
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24 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
The Use of DATA to improve AMS program performance in Hospital Settings
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Data plays a crucial role in optimizing antimicrobial stewardship programmes by enabling benchmarking of antimicrobial use, identifying prescribing trends, and measuring program effectiveness and outcomes. Leveraging data-driven insights helps healthcare professionals and institutions set targets, track progress, and implement evidence-based interventions to optimise antimicrobial prescribing practices. This webinar will focus on the use of Data to power Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes in Hospitals.
Chair:
- James Stevenson, Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, USA
Panellists:
- Fiona Doukas, Senior Project Officer, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Australia
Maria
Núñez-Núñez, Hospital Pharmacist, University Hospital Clinico San Cecilio, Spain
- Raida Bitar, Chief Pharmacist, Rafic Hariri Hospital, Lebanon
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21 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Global Perspectives on Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes (ASPs) and Policies
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Pharmacists has a pivotal role in antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) and related policies in hospital settings, as they advance the responsible antimicrobial use. Speakers will present international experiences, highlight challenges in policy implementation, and share best practices to strengthen stewardship efforts worldwide. The findings from recent FIP survey will be shared to discuss challenges implementing APS in hospital setting.
Moderator:
- Catia Caneiras, FIP AMR Commission Co-Chair, Portugal
Co-moderator:
- Aysu Selçuk, Development Goals Lead, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Sakeena Hameem, Professor in Pharmacy, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Luna ElBizri, Founder and manager, Lunapharm Pharmacy, Lebanon - Laurel Legenza, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing, USA
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20 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
WHPA Webinar: Bridging Global Health Agendas—NCDs, AMR, and Interprofessional Collaboration
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As antimicrobial resistance increases, so does the threat to millions of NCD patients who are at high risk of infection. People living with non-communicable diseases are more vulnerable to drug-resistant infections, and often have higher exposure to antimicrobials, for example due to diabetes-related infections or because of cancer treatments. Given the diversity of NCD-related health settings and specialities, it is vitally important to improve AMR stewardship and continuity of care across the professions. At this webinar, speakers from the five main health professions will share expertise and guidance on how interprofessional collaboration can be a key tool to respond to AMR and NCDs.
Moderator:
- Howard Catton, CEO, ICN (International Council of Nurses), UK
Panellists:
- Darija Kuruc Poje, Vice President, European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP), Croatia
- Belinda C. Henderson, Chief Nurse for infection prevention and control, Queensland Department of Health, Australia
- Caline Mattar, Associate Professor of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, USA
- Alison Lupton-Smith, Senior Lecturer and Physiotherapist, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- Wendy Thompson, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Primary Dental Care and Dentist, Manchester University, UK
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19 November 2025, 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Transposase- Based Genome Editing: Advantages and Delivery to Treat Retinal Genetic Disease
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Genome editing therapies like CRISPR technologies can mainly correct point mutations. An editing system that could restore function of an entire gene (with multiple mutations) would be beneficial. We present a mammalian transposase that delivers large DNA pieces without inducing double-strand breaks, enhancing safety. Key challenges with this technology are the delivery of twopayloads, minimizing off- target biodistribution, while ensuring a high cellular uptake/expression. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) were engineered to co-deliver DNA and transposase mRNA. Optimized LNPs exhibited improved tolerability, efficient uptake, and considerable ABCA4 expression in Abca4⁻/⁻ mice photoreceptors, suggesting therapeutic efficacy in retinal diseases.
Chair:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, Consultant, Member IPS ExCo, USA
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Qurrotul Aini Shodiquna, Erasmus Mundus Student in Sustainable Drug Discovery, Indonesia
Panellists:
- Sandeep Nema PhD, President, BioPharm CMC Advisors, USA
- Subhro Guhathakurta PhD, Consultant, USA
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18 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Pharmacists against AMR: Specialisation in communicable diseases for stronger impact
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Mitigating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and fostering antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is the goal of every healthcare unit. Over the last few decades, the concept of specialisation in pharmacy has evolved in several developed countries to manage communicable diseases. Pharmacists, who collaborate with microbiologists and infectious disease physicians, possess strong clinical and evidence-based knowledge to develop appropriate antimicrobial therapies, reducing adverse events, complications, and resistance. This interprofessional teamwork not only improves antimicrobial utilisation in hospital settings but also helps advance the role of pharmacists in healthcare, gaining recognition from other healthcare professionals and policymakers. This session will outline various pharmacy specialities, with a focus on communicable disease management, the role of pharmacists, and the current scenario in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Co-moderators:
- Dalal Hammoudi Halat, Common Year Coordinator
– QU Health Assessment and Accreditation Office – QU Health Sector, Qatar University, Qatar - Carlos Fernandez Moriano, Deputy Director of Pharmacy Services and Continuous Professional Development within the General Council, General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, Spain
Panellists:
- Nour Shamas, Infectious disease clinical pharmacist, Independent antimicrobial stewardship consultant, Lebanon
- Gautam Kalyatanda, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Florida, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease and Global Medicine, USA
- Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku, Rector, Ghana College of Pharmacists, Ghana College of Pharmacists
- Manjiri Gharat, Principal, Kundnani Pharmacy Polytechnic, India
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14 November 2025, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Deprescribing in the Elderly
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This session features two expert speakers — Ammar Bin Kumar from Malaysia and Dr Margaret Lin from Taiwan — who will explore the vital role of deprescribing in older adults to reduce harm from polypharmacy and promote safer aging. Ammar will outline a step-by-step deprescribing process for pharmacists, share evidence of clinical benefits, discuss barriers, and present real-world experiences from Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s largest geriatric referral centre. Margaret will present a clinical case and research findings from Taiwan examining predictors of medication regimen complexity. Together, they will highlight practical strategies and regional insights to advance safe, effective, and sustainable medication use among aging populations.
Moderator: - Martina Francis, Lecturer, Sydney Pharmacy School, The University of Sydney, Australia
Guests:
- Ammar Bin Kamar, Geriatric Pharmacist, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
- Hsiang-Wen (Margaret) Lin, Associate Dean/Professor, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taiwan
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13 November 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 CET
Assuring Quality, Advancing Impact: Opportunities and Challenges for Pharmacy Education in the Western Pacific
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The purpose of the webinar is to outline the core principles of quality assurance in pharmacy education, with specific reference to its role in strengthening programmes across the Western Pacific region. the event brings a panel of respected accreditors and academic with experience of the accreditation process, including the challenges, that there is an insightful webinar with practical takeaways for participants.
Chair:
- Chun-Wai, Mai, Deputy Director, Research Strategy & Innovation, IMU University, Malaysia
Co-moderator:
- Paul Gallagher, Deputy Head-Clinical, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore Panellists:
- Rhonda Clifford, Chair, Accreditation Committee, Australian Pharmacy Council, Australia
- Bronwyn Clark, CEO, Australian Pharmacy Council, Australia - Kate Spencer, Executive Director Accreditation & Assessment, Australian Pharmacy Council, Australia
- Shaun Lee, Head of School, Monash University, Malaysia - Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
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12 November 2025, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Enabling pharmaceutical education and science transformation in the Region of the Americas: Launch of FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence
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To support this reform, FIP, through the UNITWIN Network on Global Pharmacy Education Development and in collaboration with UNESCO, is launching the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in the AMR. Building on the lessons and impact of the 2025 FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Strategic Insight Board report (https://www.fip.org/file/6326) and aligned with UNESCO’s 2023–2027 agreement. This CfE will serve as a regional hub for FIP’s Academic Institutional Members (AIMs), uniting partners to strengthen pharmacy education and science as a tool to advance practice, improve health outcomes, and promote sustainable workforce development across the region.
Moderator:
- Genuine Desireh, UNITWIN and Provision Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Hanadi Alolimi, UNITWIN and Provision Programme Coordinator, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- John A. Pieper, Professor and President Emeritus, University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
- Lilian M. Azzopardi, Professor, Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Malta, Malta
- Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, Associate Dean for Clinical Services and Practice Transformation, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, USA - Giovanni Pauletti, Professor & Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
- Silvana Leite, Professor, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil - Dalia Bajis, Head of Programmes and Provision, FIP, The Netherlands - Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, The Netherlands
- Peter Swaan, Professor and Dean, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, USA - Wanda T. Maldonado Dávila, Dean, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico - USA
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11 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Driving Equity through collaboration and advocacy – A focus on the Eastern Mediterranean
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This session emphasizes the critical role of collaboration and advocacy in advancing equity through pharmacy. Participants will explore strategies for engaging policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities to reform outdated legislation, address systemic barriers, and expand pharmacists’ involvement in essential health services such as vaccination, chronic disease management, and public health education. Through regional dialogue and practical examples, the event will highlight successful advocacy initiatives, demonstrating how pharmacists can drive systemic change and enhance equitable access to care while strengthening health literacy in their communities.
Panellists:
- Ahmad Taqi, Assistant Prof. / President, Kuwait University / Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association, Kuwait
- Zeid Kilani, CEO Rawhi Group Pharmacies, President of the Jordan Pharmacists Association, Jordan
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10 November 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
Prompt Engineering for Pharmacists
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As AI rapidly reshapes how pharmacists access and share information, knowing how to craft effective prompts has never been more important. This digital workshop introduces the fundamentals of prompt engineering, covering the core principles of writing effective prompts, best practices tailored to pharmacy, and strategies to manage potential risks when applying AI in healthcare in general and in pharmacy in particular. Participants will gain practical techniques to harness generative AI in a structured way, responsibly, enhance accuracy, and build confidence in the everyday use of generative AI tools. This session will be an interactive workshop to learn and practice core principles of prompt engineering.
Moderator: - Whitley Yi,
Director, Pharmacy & Member Services, Well Digital, Adjunct Lecturer, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
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Founder/CEO Pharmovate, Founder/Strategic Advisor Pharmi, Lecturer Digital Pharmaceutical Care, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
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7 November 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
Building competencies for climate-conscious pharmacy
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The pharmaceutical sector contributes to healthcare's footprint, as global greenhouse gas emissions continue impacting global climate. As climate change increasingly threatens health systems and patient outcomes, pharmacists must develop competencies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining resilient services. This event celebrates the launch of FIP resources aiming to integrate sustainability across all pharmacy sectors. Expert panellists will explore practical strategies for mitigation and adaptation, address barriers, and discuss sector-specific sustainable practice. Participants will gain actionable tools to advance professional development, curriculum design, and policy advocacy in planetary health stewardship.
Moderator:
- Chima Amadi, CEO, Clemac Digital Health, Nigeria
Co-moderator:
- Lizette Ezenekwe, Lecturer in clinical pharmacy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Duaa Mohamed Suliman, Research Fellow, Mohamed Bin Rashid School of Government, UAE
- Min Na Eii, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Rafa Al Khalifa, Associate Director, Al Thiqa Specialty Pharmacy Services, UAE
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6 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Advancing remuneration to enable equitable pharmacy services - A focus on Europe
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Focused on Europe, this event explores innovative and sustainable funding models that recognise the full contribution of pharmacists to patient care. Participants will examine approaches to remuneration that incentivise collaboration, expand equitable access to services, and integrate pharmacists more fully into healthcare delivery systems. Case studies will showcase how funding reforms and reimbursement strategies can enable pharmacists to provide high-quality care, strengthen health literacy initiatives, and reduce systemic barriers, ensuring that all patients benefit from accessible and equitable pharmacy services.
Panellist:
- Hanne Merete Andresen, Director Pharmaceutical Affairs, Norwegian Pharmacy Association, Norway
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3 November 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Pharmacists Leading the Way in Medication Safety
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Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines. With their specialised expertise in pharmacotherapy, they are well-positioned to identify and resolve medication-related problems, support medication adherence, and optimise treatment outcomes for both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Enhancing medication safety requires a collaborative and multifaceted approach—improving communication, strengthening medication reconciliation, and fostering teamwork across healthcare professionals. As the final point of contact before a medicine reaches the patient, pharmacists are uniquely placed to lead efforts, and thus medication safety starts with the pharmacist’s contribution.
Moderator:
- Luís Lourenço, Professional Secretary, FIP, Portugal
Co-moderator:
- Aysu Selçuk, Development Goals Lead, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Reba A Forbess, Pharmacy Operations Manager, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Coordinator, Houston Methodist Willowbrook, USA
- Paul Gallagher, Chair FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence Western Pacific Region; Joint Programme Director-B. Pharm. (Hons.), National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Irina Papieva, Technical Officer, World Health Organization HQ, Switzerland
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31 October 2025, 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Building community trust through patient-centred pharmacy care- a focus on the Americas
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This session highlights pharmacist-led initiatives across the Americas that strengthen trust and engagement within communities. Participants will learn how pharmacists can address diverse patient needs, foster cultural sensitivity, and implement patient-centered approaches that improve medication understanding and adherence. The discussion will feature examples of community outreach, personalised care programs, and collaborative initiatives that have successfully bridged gaps in knowledge and access, promoting equitable health outcomes. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to build trust and strengthen the role of pharmacists as accessible, reliable sources of health information
Panellists:
- Leticia Caligras, Pharmacist, FIP CPS Secretary, Uruguay
- Daniel Quesada, Pharmacist at the Ministry of Health; Latin American Director of DHIT, Costa Rica
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29 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Pharmacy practice in long-term and aged care
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Several global organisations, particularly the World Health Organization and the United Nations, have urged countries to develop Long-Term Care (LTC) systems to address the marked ageing of the population. Although LTC is not exclusively for older people (but for anyone experiencing a degree of dependency), the majority of LTC recipients are older adults. The prevalence of multimorbidity increases with age and, consequently, so does polypharmacy. Medicines are therefore among the most frequently used therapies in LTC, positioning pharmacists as essential professionals in LTC and aged care settings.
Moderator:
- Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant Professor with Tenure, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Portugal
Panellists:
- Cheryl Sadowski, Professor, University of Alberta, Canada
- Niamh Lennox-Chhugani, Chief Executive and Director of Research, International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC), United Kingdom
- João Rafael Gonçalves, Professor and Senior Researcher, ISBE - Institute for Evidence-Based Health; iMed.ULisboa - Research Institute for Medicines, Portugal
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28 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Enabling pharmaceutical education and science transformation in the Eastern Mediterranean region: Launch of FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence
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Pharmaceutical education and science in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) are at a pivotal stage of transformation, driven by the region’s diverse needs, evolving health priorities, and the pressing demand for a skilled pharmaceutical workforce. To support this reform, FIP, through the UNITWIN Network on Global Pharmacy Education Development and in collaboration with UNESCO, is launching the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in the EMR. Building on the lessons and impact of the 2025 FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Strategic Insight Board report (https://www.fip.org/file/6324) and aligned with UNESCO’s 2023–2027 agreement. This CfE will serve as a regional hub for FIP’s Academic Institutional Members (AIMs), uniting partners to strengthen pharmacy education and science as a tool to advance practice, improve health outcomes, and promote sustainable workforce development across the region.
Moderator:
- Genuine Desireh, UNITWIN and Provision Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands Facilitator: - Hanadi Alolimi, UNITWIN and Provision Programme Coordinator, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- John A. Pieper, Professor and President Emeritus, University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
- Lilian M. Azzopardi, Professor, Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Malta, Malta - Rula Darwish, Dean and Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Jordan
- Mohamad Rahal, Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Lebanon - Abeer AlGhananeem, Dean, Ajman University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, UAE
- Dalia Bajis, Head of Programmes and Provision, FIP, The Netherlands
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, FIP, The Netherlands
- Giovanni Pauletti, Professor & Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
- Wael K. Ali Ali Mazrouh, President – FIP EMRpharm Regional Forum, Public Health Expert, FIP, Egypt
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Associate Professor, Sharjah University, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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27 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
From Astana to Today: Celebrating Progress in Primary Health Care and Global Health Advocacy
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Seven years have passed since the signing of the Astana Declaration, reaffirming global commitments to strengthen primary health care (PHC) as the foundation of universal health coverage (UNC) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This digital event will reflect on the progress made, highlighting the role of pharmacy in advancing PHC, FIP’s impact and success at the recent World Health Assembly (WHA) and how FIP Strategic Plan 2025-2030 aligns with all these contributions, FIP Development Goals to PHC, and UHC. Participants will gain insights from global health leaders, WHO representatives, and member organisations on achievements, challenges, and future directions in ensuring equitable, accessible, and people-centred primary health care in achieving UHC leaving no one behind.
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Paul Sinclair, President, FIP, Australia - Faraz Khalid, Senior Adviser, World Health Organization, Switzerland
- Jack Shen Lim, General Secretary, Malaysian Pharmacists Society, Malaysia - Charlie, Yuh-Lih Chang, President, Taiwan Society of Health System Pharmacists, Taiwan, ROC
- Luna ElBizri, Founder and manager of Lunapharm Pharmacy, Lebanese Pharmacists Association, Lebanon
- Panzu Mavwanda Glorry, National President, Order of Pharmacists, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Michael D. Hogue, Executive Vice President & CEO, American Pharmacists Association, USA
- Susan O’Dwyer, Head of Professional Services, Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland
Luís Lourenço, Professional Secretary, FIP, Portugal
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24 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Strengthening health literacy through pharmacists’ training and professional development - a focus on Africa
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This event focuses on equipping pharmacists in Africa with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become effective health literacy champions. Participants will explore targeted training programmes, continuous professional development strategies, and practical communication techniques to enhance patient understanding of health, medicines, and disease prevention. The session will also examine ways to integrate pharmacists more fully into health systems, ensuring that communities have access to accurate, culturally relevant, and easily understandable health information. Case studies will highlight successful initiatives that have empowered pharmacists to bridge knowledge gaps and drive community health outcomes.
Panellists:
- William Mpute, President/ Program Coordinator, Pharmaceutical Society of Malawi/Akros, Malawi
- Refiloe Mogale, Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, South Africa
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23 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Awardee Talk - Exceptional Award for Education – Young Career
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This digital event is planned to provide a platform for the recipient of the Exceptional Award for Education - Young Career category of FIP from the Academic Pharmacy Section to provide an overview of his research and research interests to the academic and research community.
Chair:
- Arijana Meštrović, Director of Professional Services, Pharma Expert, Croatia
Speaker:
- Praveen Devanandan, Head, Pharmacy Practice, St Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, India
Guest:
- Martin Henman, Associate Professor, Practice of Pharmacy at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Jayapal Reddy Thumma, Chairman, St Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Director, Indian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, India
- Toyin Tofade, President, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
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22 October 2025, 14:30 - 17:30 CEST
Empowering pharmacy support: advancing practice, partnership, and patient care (Day 2)
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Pharmacy technicians are essential partners in advancing pharmacy practice and patient care. The 2025 FIP Global Pharmacy Technician Symposium highlights their growing impact across settings, showcasing how empowered support teams drive performance, foster collaboration, and contribute to health system transformation. Join us as we explore strategies, share successes, and envision the next chapter in pharmacy support excellence.
Session 1 Showcasing Pharmacy Technician Roles - Part II
1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator – Michael Mungoma
2. Presenter 1 – Catherine Dawes, RPhT Pharmacy Technician, Logistics – Paramedicine, Ornge, Canada
3. Presenter 2 – Nelson Kipande Mwalaghe, Pharmaceutical Technologist & Software Developer, R.I.D.C.O LTD, Kenya 4. Q&A
5.Wrap up and conclusion of the session– Michael Mungoma
Session 2 Professionalism and Ethics in Practice
1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator - Teri-Lynne Fogarty, Acting Head of Department, Department of Pharmacy, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
2. Presenter 1 – Claire May, Senior Lecturer in Medicines Use (SAS), Lead for Inter-professional Education, Learning and Teaching Lead (SAS), School of Applied Sciences (SAS) and University of Brighton, United Kingdom
3. Presenter 2 – Gail Hall, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Workforce Lead (JUCD) and Associate Professor Experiential Learning Lead (DMU), Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD), De Monfort University (DMU), United Kingdom
4. Discussion of Case Scenarios
5. Q&A 6. Wrap up and conclusion of the session– Teri-Lynne Fogarty Wrap up of the Symposium - Susan James, Chair, Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee, Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada
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21 October 2025, 13:00 - 16:00 CEST
Empowering pharmacy support: advancing practice, partnership, and patient care (Day 1)
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Pharmacy technicians are essential partners in advancing pharmacy practice and patient care. The 2025 FIP Global Pharmacy Technician Symposium highlights their growing impact across settings, showcasing how empowered support teams drive performance, foster collaboration, and contribute to health system transformation. Join us as we explore strategies, share successes, and envision the next chapter in pharmacy support excellence.
Opening remarks:
1. Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, Netherlands
2. Susan James, Chair, FIP Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee; Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada
Session 1 - Advancements in Education Practice
Welcome and introduction by the moderator
– Mathew Demarco, Pharmacist, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, Canada
Presenter 1 -
Dr. Sandra Gerges, Professor and Program Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician Program
, Humber Polytechnic, Canada.
Presenter 2 – Mohammad Umaid, Director, Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences, Pakistan 4.
Presenter 3
– Wisal Salih, Department Head, Pharmacy Technology, Senior Lecturer, College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Qatar 5. Q&A 6.
Wrap up and conclusion of the session
– Mathew Demarco
Session 2 Showcasing Pharmacy Technician Roles - Part I
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Welcome and introduction by the moderator
- Abigail Tan, Pharmacy Technician Executive, Outpatient Pharmacy Automation Service, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
2. Presenter 1 - Daniel Nyakundi - President, Board of Directors, The Pharmacy Technician Society, ASHP, United States
3. Presenter 2– Pfunani Innocent Hoshane, Pharmacy Technician and President, South African Pharmacy Technicians Association, South Africa 4. Q&A 5.
Wrap up and conclusion of the session– Abigail Tan
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20 October 2025, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Advanced Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Inflammation and Fibrosis
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This webinar will explore current challenges in the treatment of fibrosis and inflammation, and how nanotechnology may be utilized to overcome some of these barriers and deliver therapies effectively to inflamed and fibrotic tissues. We will also discuss our recent efforts in developing drug-containing nanoparticles with specialized surface modifications that can enhance delivery to inflamed and fibrotic tissues particularly in the lungs and liver, for improved therapeutic outcomes.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian, VP of Development, ReVive Biotechnology, USA
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Manager Regulatory Affairs, Switzerland
Panellist:
- Jyothi Menon, Associate Professor Bio-Medical Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA
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16 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The Promise of AI in Pharmacy Practice- Enhancing Patient Care with AI
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare, including pharmacy practice. While AI promises efficiency, personalisation, and improves patient outcomes, there is still a gap in understanding how these technologies work, their limitations, and the ethical frameworks that must guide their use. This event aims to equip pharmacists and healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge, real-world examples, and a critical perspective on ethical and regulatory considerations.
Moderator:
- Robert Moss, Hospital Pharmacist, Dutch National Medicines Coordination Centre, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Ahmed Yehia Bekheet, Corporate Health Applications Manager, PureHealth/SEHA, UAE
- Abdulmohsin Marghalani, Director of Pharmaceutical Care, King Faisal Specialists Hospital & Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
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14 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Advancing sustainable respiratory care: next-generation propellants in inhalers
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This digital event will explore the introduction of pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) using next-generation propellants with near-zero global warming potential. These innovations preserve proven efficacy and patient familiarity while significantly reducing environmental impact. By bringing together leading respiratory experts, the session will highlight environmental, clinical, and practical considerations for pharmacists. Participants will gain insights into the importance of maintaining people-centred care during this transition while also supporting health systems’ sustainability goals.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, Chair, FIP Technology Advisory Group, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Sweden
Panellists:
- Ravijyot Saggu, Lead Pharmacist - Medicine & Respiratory, NHS - portfolio role, UK
- Job F.M. van Boven, Assistant Professor, Chair of the Dutch Respiratory Pharmacists Group, University Medical Center Groningen/KNMP, The Netherlands
- Ana Grenha, Associate professor, Universidade do Algarve, Portugal - Ema Paulino, President, National Pharmacy Association (ANF); Team member, Inhaled Respiratory medicine Innovation and environmental Sustainability (IRIS) Group, Portugal
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10 October 2025, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
Mental health aspects of the impact of disaster and emergency situations
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To mark World Mental Health Day, this event will address the profound impact disasters and emergency situations can have on mental health, affecting individuals and communities and leading to long-term complications. The sudden disruption, loss, and uncertainty caused by such events often trigger stress, anxiety, and fear. Survivors may experience grief, trauma, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while first responders and healthcare workers can face burnout and compassion fatigue, as well as concerns for their own safety. Access to mental health support is often limited during crises, making resilience-building, community support systems, and timely psychosocial interventions crucial for recovery and overall well-being.
Moderator:
- Robert Moss, Vice President, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Luna El Bizri, Founder and manager, Lunapharm pharmacy, Lebanon
- Vijay Suppiah, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy, University of South Australia, Australia - Kay Dunkley, Executive Officer, Pharmacists' Support Service, Australia
- Salah Kandil Shubair, Deputy CEO, Tawreed, Jordan
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9 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Empowering pharmacists in palliative care: Support and impact
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Palliative care is essential to improving the quality of life of older persons with life-limiting illnesses, addressing complex physical, emotional and social needs. Pharmacists, as accessible healthcare professionals, play a key role in optimising medication use, managing symptoms and supporting patients and families during this stage of care. This webinar, part of the series “The role of pharmacists in the care of older persons” and marking World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025, will explore how pharmacists can contribute to palliative care services, highlight best practices in cancer-related palliative care, and discuss global perspectives and essential communication skills to empower pharmacists in delivering compassionate, people-centred support.
Moderator:
- Betty B. Chaar, Associate Professor, University of Sydney, School of Pharmacy, Australia
Panellists:
- Elizabeth Mattfeld, Project Manager, The Worldwide Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance, Global, Non-Profit based in UK/USA
- Aline Hajj, Global Lead for Development Goal 10 - Equity & Equality, FIP; Professor, Faculté de pharmacie, Université Laval, Canada
- Gizem Gülpınar, Assoc. Prof., Department of Pharmacy Management, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Türkiye
- Darren Walsh, Chief 2 Pharmacist (Medicines Information and Education), Geriatric Oncology Pharmacist, University Hospital Waterford, Ireland
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3 October 2025, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Medication Shortages in Latin America: Causes, Consequences, and Collaborative Solutions (Spanish-language webinar)
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Medication shortages are an escalating global challenge, threatening patient safety and continuity of care. In Latin America, reliance on imports, fragile supply chains, economic instability, and limited regulatory capacity intensify the problem.
This webinar will be held in Spanish.
Moderator:
- Martina Francis, Lecturer, Sydney Pharmacy School, The University of Sydney, Australia
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- Antonella Milano Gil, Critical Care Pharmacist / Assistant Professor, Clinical Pharmacy, Air Force Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina / School of Pharmacy, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Juan Ignacio Vales, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Hospital Policial, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Jorge Arturo Villalobos Madriz, Pharmacist Master's in Supply Chain, Hospital Clínica Bíblica / Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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2 October 2025, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
Visible Learning in the Age of AI: The Role of OSPEs in Pharmaceutical Science
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In the age of GenAI, when answers can be generated at the click of a button, how can we truly know what students can do? The answer: make learning visible! Building on the strengths of traditional Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) in pharmacy education, where clinical reasoning, practical technique, and professional judgement are demonstrated in authentic, observable moments, we have pivoted to Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSPEs). These structured assessments are more than exams; they showcase competence in real-world contexts, bridging the gap between knowledge and professional practice. By engaging students in decision-making, technical proficiency, and communication within real-world scenarios, OSPEs develop not only academic achievement, but practice-ready professionals. They ensure our graduates are equipped with the confidence, resilience, and adaptability needed in a skills-based, rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape. In this session, we will showcase OSPEs in action and provide clear, practical guidance on how to successfully implement them effectively in pharmaceutical science education.
Chair
- John Pieper, President and Professor Emeritus, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
Co-moderator:
- Emina Bečić, Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Pharmacy, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Panellists:
Betty Exintaris, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching, Associate Dean Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Australia
- Nilushi Karunaratne, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Australia
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1 October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Promoting healthy ageing: Evolving roles and practical tools for pharmacists
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With the world’s population ageing rapidly, pharmacists have a growing role in promoting health, independence and quality of life for older persons. This digital event marks the International Day of Older Persons and brings together global experts to explore strategies from the World Health Organization, updated definitions and preventive approaches to healthy ageing, and the evolving role of community pharmacists. The session will also showcase the e-TRIGGER programme, which targets healthcare professionals working with older adults. Through expert insights and practical examples, the session will equip pharmacists to play a proactive role in meeting the needs of ageing communities.
Moderator:
- Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, FIP, Canada
Panellists:
- Yongjie Yon, Technical Officer on Ageing and Health, WHO Europe, Denmark
- Michel Jean-Pierre, Former head of the Geriatric Department – Geneva University Hospitals, Centre Medical Universitaire de Genève, Switzerland
- Ermira Krasniqi, Associate Professor, AMECC “Rezonanca”, Kosovo
- Rafaela Da Silva F., Senior Scientific Project Manager, Health Sciences e Training, Switzerland
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29 September 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Reframing pharmacy’s role in hypertension prevention and care
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To mark World Heart Day on 29 September, this digital event will spotlight the critical role pharmacists play in preventing, detecting, and managing hypertension— a leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Expert speakers will explore the latest hypertension guidelines, multidisciplinary approaches, and the evolving scope of pharmacy practice, showcasing how pharmacists can improve adherence, continuity of care, and patient outcomes. The session will also launch the new FIP publication “Hypertension Pharmacy Toolkit”, offering practical tools to support pharmacy teams in delivering evidence-based, people-centred care. Join us in reframing pharmacy’s role in hypertension prevention and care.
Moderator:
- Daragh Connolly, Chair, FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Ireland
Panellists:
- Andrea Vassalotti, Senior Director, Partnerships & Programmes, World Heart Federation, Switzerland
- Nesligul Ozdemir Ayduran, Assistant Professor, Gazi University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Türkiye
- Ross Tsuyuki, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Director, EPICORE Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, Practice Development and Transformation Manager, FIP, The Netherlands - Gamze Nur Songur, FIP Intern, FIP, The Netherlands
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24 September 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Demystifying AI- Foundations and Opportunities
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare, including pharmacy practice. While AI promise efficiency, personalisation, and improved patient outcomes, there is still a gap in understanding how these technologies work, their limitations, and the ethical frameworks that must guide their use. This event aims to equip pharmacists and healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge, real-world examples, and a critical perspective on ethical and regulatory considerations.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Technology Advisory Group Co-Chair, Sweden
Panellists:
- Ferdian Jovan, Assistant Professor, University of Aberdeen, UK
- Amy Eikelenboom, Co-Founder, NAALA, The Netherlands
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23 September 2025, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
From pollution to solutions: Empowering sustainable pharmacists for climate, health, and environmental stewardship
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The State of Global Air 2024 reports air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021, becoming the second leading risk factor for death, including for children under five years. This persistent threat contributes to respiratory illnesses, cancers, and birth defects, often alongside greenhouse gas emissions. The pharmaceutical sector adds to this burden through solvent emissions, volatile organic compounds, and GHGs from manufacturing and patient use. In UK primary care, medicines account for nearly half of healthcare-related emissions, with 13% from metered dose inhalers alone. Pharmacists can help by understanding how medicines and the environment affect each other: how environmental conditions change how medicines/healthcare work (ecokinetics), and how pharmaceuticals impact air, water, and soil quality (ecodynamics). This knowledge helps them make greener choices in prescribing and patient care.
Moderator:
- Chima Amadi, Public health pharmacist, Clemac Digital Health, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Vincent Bretin, Vincent Bretin, Unitaid, Switzerland
- Hayley Blackburn, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice; Director of Education, L.S. Skaggs Institute of Health Innovation, University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy, USA
- Tarek Hussein, Director of Content, The Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment, CAPhE, Canada
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18 September 2025, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Using Multi-particulate Technology to Develop Pediatric Drug Products
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Designing truly child-friendly medicines demands platforms that balance dose flexibility, palatability, and predictable exposure. Multi-particulate systems—mini-tablets, pellets, and granules—offer precisely that: they enable weight-based titration by unit count, robust taste-masking, and immediate, delayed, or controlled-release profiles (including lipid multi-particulates) without relying solely on coatings. This webinar distills current evidence and practice into a pragmatic playbook: selecting the right multi-particulate platform for age and dose; optimizing mouthfeel and acceptability; choosing patient-centric options and dosing devices; and de-risking co-administration with soft foods through attribute-based compatibility testing. Case studies will show how to translate these principles into viable and scalable pediatric formulations.
Chair:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, VP of Operations and R&D, ReVive Biotechnology, USA
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Switzerland
Panellist:
- Jaspreet Arora PhD, Principal, CMC Success Pharmaceutical Consulting, USA
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17 September 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
World Patient Safety Day: Empowering Pharmacists for Safer Medication in Paediatric and Newborn Care
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World Patient Safety Day, observed this year on 17 September, highlights the urgent need to eliminate avoidable harm in paediatric and newborn care under the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child” and the slogan “Patient safety from the start.” Pharmacists, as accessible healthcare professionals and trusted advisors, play a pivotal role in protecting these vulnerable populations as they contribute to medication safety through ensuring appropriate prescribing, dispensing, and monitoring of medicines, engaging families in care decisions, and providing education on the safe use of medications. By identifying risks and promoting open communication among healthcare teams, pharmacists strengthen clinical safety and help build a culture where patient safety is prioritised at every step of care.
Moderator:
- John Hertig, Adjunct Assistant Professor; Founder and President, Purdue University; Hertig Healthcare Advising, LLC, USA
Co-moderator:
- Hanadi Alolimi, UNITWIN and Provision Coordinator, FIP, Netherlands
Panellists:
- Hossam Elgnainy, Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Pediatrics; Clinical Pharmacy Preceptor; IV Admixture Supervisor, Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital, Egypt
- Mary Petrea Cober, Professor
- Pharmacy Practice, Director of Professional and Workforce Development, Northeast Ohio Medical University, USA
- Froukje Harkes-Idzinga, Pharmacist, Royal Dutch Pharmacists Association (KNMP), Laboratory of the Dutch Pharmacists, Netherlands
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19 August 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacists’ acts for humanity: World Humanitarian Day
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World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on 19 August, honours those working to alleviate suffering in humanitarian settings across the globe. This digital event highlights the critical role pharmacists play in humanitarian response—bringing health, hope, and resilience to vulnerable communities. Join us in celebrating pharmacists on the frontlines and exploring how the profession continues to advance health equity and access worldwide. Together, we honour those who serve and reaffirm our collective commitment to act for humanity through pharmacy.
Moderator:
- Robert Moss, Vice President, FIP, The Netherlands
Co-moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, Head of Programmes and Provision, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Lucas Ercolin, Co-chair, FIP Humanitarian Resilience Advisory Group, Brazil - Sylvain Grenier, President, MEPS, Canada
- Gemma Connell, Chief, Assessment, Planning & Monitoring Branch, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Switzerland
- Subhash Mandal, National Hon. General Secretary, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
- Luna Elbizri, Founder and manager, Lunapharm, Lebanon
- Sham Moodley, Pharmacist, PSSA/ICPA, South Africa
- Ruben Viegas, Humanitarian and Sustainability Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
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19 August 2025
Vaccine access in emergencies: How pharmacists step in
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In this episode, we explore how pharmacists play a pivotal role in ensuring access to vaccines in humanitarian settings and public health emergencies. From conflict zones to natural disasters and refugee crises, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to support vaccination efforts where healthcare infrastructure is often limited or disrupted. You can also listen to this episode on our spotify channel
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14 August 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis: Empowering Early Career Academic Pharmacists and Researchers
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This digital event is planned to empower early career academics and other researchers in correctly applying statistical tests and principles to the data they collect in the course of their research. This webinar is in response to a request during one of the AcPS webinars and is hoped to answer the question in the mind of the requester.
Moderator:
- Arinola Joda, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy with specialization in Pharmacy Practice and Rational Use of Drugs, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Co-moderator:
- Jonathan Jato, Lecturer, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana
Speakers:
- Joyce Addo-Atuah, Associate Professor; Founder & CEO, Crafters Global Communications, LLC, USA
- Mahfoudh A.M. Abdulghani, Assoc Prof, University Science and Technology/Management and Science University, Yemen/Malaysia
- Mathumalar Loganathan, Associate Professor, MARA University of Technology, Malaysia
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30 July 2025, 13:30 - 14:30 CEST
Élargir les horizons : le rôle du pharmacien dans la promotion de la santé et l'automédication résponsable
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L’autosoin joue un rôle crucial dans la santé personnelle et contribue de manière significative à la santé publique en réduisant la pression sur les systèmes de santé et en favorisant la résilience des communautés. Les pharmaciens aident les individus à prendre leur santé en main. Ce webinaire explorera l'importance croissante de l’autosoin dans la pratique pharmaceutique et mettra en évidence la manière dont les pharmaciens peuvent tirer parti de leur autorité en matière de prescription et des opportunités offertes par leurs rôles actuels pour promouvoir un autosoin responsable et améliorer les résultats en matière de santé.
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- Prosper Hiag, Vice-président, Fédération internationale pharmaceutique (FIP), Cameroun
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- Jean-François Desgagné, Président du Conseil d'administration, Chambre des pharmaciens du Québec, Canada
- Martine Ruggli, Présidente, pharmaSuisse, Suisse
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30 July 2025
Resisting Resistance: Pharmacists are champions leading the AMR response
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Globally, it is estimated that antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections cause over 70,000 deaths each year—a number that is expected to rise significantly if current inaction persists. As primary and often sole healthcare contacts for patients with infections, pharmacists are well-positioned to play a crucial role in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). The absence of consistent education and training for health care professionals on AMR & AMS in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains a significant challenge together with the lack of diagnostics and medication shortages. This episode will showcase the contributions of pharmacist in resource limited settings in addressing AMR.
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29 July 2025, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Mobile clinics in humanitarian settings and pharmacists’ contributions
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Step into the world of frontline health care with this digital event on mobile pharmacy clinics—vital lifelines for communities facing humanitarian crises and health system disruptions. From conflict zones and disaster-affected regions to refugee settlements and remote areas, pharmacists are transforming vehicles into fully equipped health units, delivering essential care where fixed facilities are unavailable. Learn how these mobile clinics are adapted to different contexts, how teams navigate logistical and cultural challenges, and how pharmacists build trust and continuity of care amidst chaos and uncertainty.
Moderator:
- Ruben Viegas, FIP Humanitarian and Sustainability Programme Manger, FIP, The Netherlands
Co-moderator:
- Pernille Miller, Pharmacy coordinator, MSF, Denmark
Panellists:
- Marc Wilkinson, Pharmacy Coordinator & International General Assembly Representative, Médecins Sans Frontières, United Kingdom
- Takashi Egawa, Professor, Emergency and Disaster Medical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fukuoka University / Disaster Committee, Japan Pharmaceutical Association, Japan
- Jeenu Philip, Director, Pharmacy Affairs, Walgreens, USA
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16 July 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Dyslipidaemia in children and young people: The role of pharmacists in early detection and prevention
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Cardiovascular disease often begins early in life, and dyslipidaemia in children and young people is a growing yet under-recognised risk factor. This digital event will explore the definitions, causes, and epidemiological trends of dyslipidaemia in younger populations, as well as the crucial role pharmacists can play in early detection, education, and prevention. With practical examples and expert insights, the webinar will highlight how pharmacy teams can contribute to reducing long-term cardiovascular risk through screening, lifestyle interventions, and community engagement.
Moderator:
- Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Canada
Panellists:
- Katarina Fehir Sola, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek; Pharmacy Bjelovar / General Secretary of the European Association of Employed Pharmacists (EPhEU), Croatia
- Jorge Robledo, Biochemist, Pharmacist and PhD in Health Sciences, Interinstitutional Program for Health Prevention and Education (PIPES), Argentina
- Nesligul Ozdemir Ayduran, Assistant Professor, Gazi University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Türkiye
- Victoria Cardenas, Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Granada University, Spain
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15 July 2025, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Examples of research conducted by pharmacy technicians around the world.
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This digital event highlights the valuable research conducted by pharmacy technicians around the world. Recognising their growing role in healthcare, the event showcases diverse projects that demonstrate their contribution to advancing pharmacy practice and patient care. By sharing real-world examples, it aims to inspire and inform pharmacy professionals about the valuable impact of research led by pharmacy technicians. Attendees will gain insight into current trends, challenges, and innovations, emphasising the critical role of pharmacy technicians in improving healthcare outcomes globally.
Moderator:
- Mohammad Umaid, Director & Educational Entrepreneur, Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences, Pakistan
Co-moderator:
- Peter Karegwa, Pharmacist, pharmaceutical systems innovator, OnlineDawa, Kenya
Panellists:
- Justus Otieno, Pharmaceutical technologist, Mombasa county, Kenya
- Jacinta Brasil, Senior Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technician - Pharmacy, Local Health Unit São João - São João University Hospital Centre, Portugal
- Janieta Lachmansingh, Pharmacy Technician I, Syneos Health, USA
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30 June 2025
Pharmacists at the Frontline: Tackling NCDs Together
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In the first episode titled “Pharmacists at the Frontline: Tackling NCDs Together,” we dive into the role pharmacists play in addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). From prevention and early detection to behaviour change and interprofessional collaboration, this episode highlights how pharmacy-led initiatives can drive real impact in reducing the global burden of NCDs.
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20 June 2025, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Pharmacists’ contributions to displaced populations: In recognition of World Refugee Day
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Every year on 20 June, World Refugee Day is observed globally to honour the strength and resilience of refugees. This year’s theme centres on solidarity with refugees – a call that goes beyond words and demands meaningful action. Solidarity means truly listening to refugees, creating space for their stories, and standing up for their right to seek safety. It also involves addressing the root causes of displacement and supporting sustainable solutions that enable safe and dignified returns.
Co-moderators:
- Robert Moss, Vice president, FIP, Netherlands
- Lucas Ercolin, Chair, Humanitarian Resilience Advisory Group, Brazil
Panellists:
- Kristina Skender, Public Health Specialist/Pharmacy Advisor, Médecins Sans Frontières, Sweden
- Yara Salam, EORE Team member, DCA, Lebanon - Kiran Ranchod, Committee member, Western Cape ICPA Regional Committee, South Africa
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Western Cape ICPA Regional Committee, South Africa
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19 June 2025, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Harnessing AI for Transforming Pharmacy Education and Research: Opportunities and Challenges
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming pharmacy education and research, offering powerful tools for personalization, efficiency, and innovation. However, integrating AI into academic settings raises critical challenges—ethical, regulatory, and technical. This digital event will explore how AI can be effectively and responsibly used in pharmacy schools to enhance curriculum delivery, clinical training, and research outcomes. By showcasing real-world applications, engaging expert perspectives, and encouraging interactive discussion, the session aims to equip pharmacy educators, researchers, and practitioners with practical insights and strategies for AI adoption, fostering a future-ready academic environment that supports global health sustainability.
Chair:
- Jayapal Reddy Thumma, Chairman & Director, St Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Indian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, India
Speakers:
Arijana Meštrović, Director of Professional Services, Pharma Expert, Croatia
- Praveen Devanandan, Head, Pharmacy Practice, St Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, India
- Sridhar Reddy Y, Vice President, Global Patient Safety and Clinical Affairs, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, India
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18 June 2025, 17:30 - 19:00 CEST
The Global State of Specialty Pharmacy: Insights Across Borders
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Specialty medications—used to treat complex conditions such as oncology, autoimmune disorders, multiple sclerosis, and rare diseases—require specialized care and unique pharmacy management models. These medications are often costly, require intensive clinical oversight, and present operational challenges that differ across regions. This presentation and panel discussion will bring together specialty pharmacy experts from the United States (US), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Canada, and other countries to provide a global perspective on specialty pharmacy models. Panellists will explore clinical, operational, and quality strategies, offering valuable insights into how specialty pharmacy care is delivered in their respective regions.
Moderator:
- Rafa Al Khalifa, Associate Director of Specialty Pharmacy Services/Social and Administrative Pharmacy Liaison, Al Thiqa Pharmacy/FIP ECPG, Sudan/UAE
Facilitator:
- Lynnae Mahaney, VP of Business Development, Specia, USA
Panellists:
- Idan Reichhardt, Pharmacist, Pharmacie Michael Assaraf (affiliated with Sanavie) Pharmacy, Canada
- Ann-Laurence Brière, Pharmacist, Pharmacie Michael Assaraf (affiliated with Sanavie) Pharmacy, Canada
- Jill Paslier, CEO/Founder, Specia LLC & Paslier Consulting LLC, USA
- Zakieh Abuelkhair, Director of Pharmacy Operations, Al Thiqa Pharmacy Group, UAE
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11 June 2025, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Aspartyl (Asparaginyl)-Beta-Hydroxylase (ASPH) Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer
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Aspartyl(Asparaginyl)-Beta-Hydroxylase (ASPH) is a 2-oxoglutarate (2OG). ASPH catalyzes post-translational hydroxylation of critically positioned aspartic acids and asparagines in specific calcium-binding Epidermal Growth Factor (cbEGF) domains. Mutations in ASPH are linked with Traboulsi syndrome in humans, and a mouse knock-out demonstrates similar features. Hepatocellular carcinoma and pancreatic cancer are known to significantly over-express ASPH on the cell surface, conferring an aggressive, invasive phenotype. ASPH has been demonstrated to aberrantly activate the NOTCH signaling pathway, and cleaved ASPH is capable of suppressing NK cell activity. ASPH inhibitors have been rationally designed and synthesized, and demonstrate predicted activities in vitro, including suppression of migration, invasion, and NOTCH pathway related proteins. Experiments demonstrate significant suppression of tumor growth at 1mg/kg. These compounds have demonstrated context dependent Notch pathway inhibition in vivo.
Chair:
- Mathew Cherian, VP of Operations and R&D, ReVive Biotechnology, USA
Co-moderator:
- Qurrotul Aini Shodiquna, Head of Regulatory Affairs, PT Ibu Bumi Sejahtera, Indonesia
Panellist:
- Mark Olsen PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mid-Western University, Glendale, Arizona, USA
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10 June 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
World Environment Day: Healthcare professionals supporting environmental efforts
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Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet—even in our bodies in the form of microplastics. World Environment Day 2025 calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution. Healthcare systems across the planet use materials and medicines on a daily basis, what about their disposal and recycling? By drawing inspiration from different sectors and showcasing real-world solutions, this event will explore some initiatives focusing on recycling medicines, devices and other materials used in healthcare settings.
Moderator:
Dr Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Dr Teddie Potter, Clinical Professor, Director of the Center for Planetary Health and Environmental Justice, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, USA
- Dr Filip Maric, Associate Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Environmental Physiotherapy Association, Norway
- Clarisse Delorme, Senior Policy Advisor, WMA, France - Edward Krisiunas, President, WNWN International, Inc., USA
- Dr Steven Mulligan, Dentist/ Clinical Teacher/ Founding member of FDI WDF Sustainability Task Team, FDI, UK
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5 June 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Expanding the Scope of Pharmacy Practice - The Role of a Sports Pharmacist
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Most African countries do not have the role of sports pharmacy in their countries. This digital event will explain the most important aspects of sports pharmacy, this insight can help those countries that are interested in expanding the scope of pharmacy practice for pharmacists in their countries. Learning objectives: - To explain the role of pharmacists at Olympic games. - To understand and describe the clinical sports pharmacy practice. - To identify the pharmacists’ role in anti-doping and risks of supplement use.
Moderator:
- Mr. Nicholas Muparadzi, Data Support Coordinator, FIP, Zimbabwe - Professor
- Arinola Joda, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria and African Pharmaceutical Forum, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Dr. Mark Stuart, Drugs, Health and Development Manager, International Testing Agency, UK
- Ms Ashley Anderson, Sports Pharmacist and Hospital Pharmacist, International Sports Pharmacists Network, USA
- Ms Nilhan Uzman, Clinical Sports Pharmacist, Independent Consultant, Türkiye
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15 May 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Private Health Facilities in Africa
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This webinar is designed to bring the issues of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and stewardship (AMS) to the forefront of our consciousness as a continent and highlight the roles of pharmacists and other healthcare personnel, and ways of curbing the issue in private facilities, many of which are unregulated sources of antimicrobials within the healthcare delivery system in various countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. There will then be a panel discussion to further enable participants to identify low hanging fruits that can be exploited in enabling a reversal of this deadly trend.
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14 May 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacists supporting men with erectile dysfunction: A people-centred approach to care
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that has a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected. Pharmacists have a key role to play in supporting people with ED by providing evidence-based guidance on pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and promoting self-care strategies. During this webinar, FIP will launch a new publication "Erectile dysfunction: A handbook for pharmacists on managing symptoms and supporting self-care", which provides insights into the latest approaches to ED management. Expert-led presentations will provide participants with valuable knowledge on assessment, treatment options, and best practices for pharmacy-based interventions.
Moderator:
- Daragh Connolly, Chair, FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Ireland
Panellists:
- Gerald Brock, Urologist, Professor of Surgery, Western University, Canada
- Pablo Caballero Portero, Coordinator at the Scientific Journal of the General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, Spain
- Brad Butt, Mens Health Pharmacist, Mens Health Downunder, Australia
- Regina Ahmed, Guidance manager, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UK
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, Practice Development and Transformation Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
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8 May 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Harnessing the Power of Data in Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) - Use of Data in Benchmarking Antimicrobial Use and Improving AMS Programme Performance
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Data plays a crucial role in optimizing antimicrobial stewardship programmes by enabling benchmarking of antimicrobial use, identifying prescribing trends, and measuring program effectiveness and outcome. Leveraging data-driven insights helps healthcare professionals and institutions set targets, track progress, and implement evidence-based interventions to optimise antimicrobial prescribing practices. This webinar will focus on the use of Data to power Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes with a particular focus on enablers and obstacles to developing successful programmes.
Co-Moderators:
- James Stevenson, Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, United States of America
- Paul Fahey, Director, Glenough Consulting Limited, Ireland
Panellists:
- Fiona Doukas, Senior Project Officer, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Australia
- Luna El Bizri, Founder and Manager of Lunapharm Pharmacy, Lebanon - Marie Philbin, AMRIC Chief Pharmacist, Health Service Executive, Ireland
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6 May 2025, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Expanding Global Access to Complex Generics: Office of Generic Drugs’ Global Affairs Program Efforts
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This session highlights the FDA Office of Generic Drugs’ (OGD) strategic initiatives to enhance global access to complex generics through its Global Affairs Program. It will showcase international collaborations, regulatory science harmonization efforts, and engagement with global regulatory counterparts aimed at addressing access challenges, streamlining development pathways, and promoting regulatory convergence. Attendees will gain insights into OGD’s role in advancing access to high quality, safe and effective generic drugs through transparent communication, shared scientific standards, and cross-border regulatory alignment for complex generic medicines.
Chair:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, VP of Operations & Development, ReVive Biotechnology, Champaign, IL, United States
Co-moderator:
- Qurrotul Aini Shodiquna, Head of Regulatory Affairs, PT Ibu Bumi Sejahtera, Indonesia
Panellist:
- Sarah Ibrahim PhD, Associate Director, Office of Generic Drugs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States
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2 May 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Academic integrity in pharmacy education – where have we been and where are we going?
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This webinar will reintroduce the ageless topic academic dishonesty in pharmacy education to the global audience. This issue is not unique among academicians, however numerous contributing factors including the advancement and prevalence of technology, generational perceptions, and institutional practices have a considerable impact on this subject.
Moderator:
- Norman E Fenn III, Clinical Associate Professor, Manchester University College of Health Professions, Nursing, & Pharmacy, USA
Co-moderator:
- Arinola Joda, Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Panellists:
Aukje Mantel, Professor of Pharmacy and Global Health, Utrecht University, Netherlands
- Betty B. Chaar, Associate Professor and Chair Professionalism Committee, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia
- Oluwatoyin A. Odeku, Professor of Pharmaceutics and former Dean, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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30 April 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Immunisation: Tackling hesitancy, expanding pharmacists’ roles, and proving impact
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Worldwide, there is a significant expansion of pharmacists' contribution to vaccination, as more countries are authorising pharmacists to deliver this healthcare and public health service. However, limited and inequitable access to vaccines in some countries, as well as vaccine misinformation and hesitancy, remain significant. The role of pharmacists, as widely documented during the pandemic, further reemphasises the importance of pharmacy-based vaccination in health promotion. This event will explore strategies that can be useful in tacking vaccine hesitancy in communities, highlight the economic value of pharmacy-based vaccination to the healthcare system, and further advocate for extended pharmaceutical services in vaccination.
Moderator:
- Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Canada
Panellists:
- Amy Chan, Associate Professor, The University of Auckland, New Zealand - Mathias Arnold, Vice President, ABDA, Germany
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24 April 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Pharmacists’ ongoing commitment to malaria prevention and control
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Malaria remains a leading cause of preventable illness and death worldwide. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in educating communities and providing guidance on malaria prevention and treatment. Staying informed about the latest advancements and strategies for equitable access to care is especially valuable for pharmacists practising in endemic regions but relevant for all pharmacists everywhere. This webinar explores the critical need for ongoing investment in community empowerment and sustained commitment to malaria prevention and control. By attending, pharmacists will gain the knowledge and tools needed to raise awareness, prevent disease progression, and deliver effective patient care.
Moderator:
- Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku, Rector, Ghana College of Pharmacists, Ghana
Panellists:
- Lilyana Dayo, Malaria Control Program Officer, Department Of Health - Kisumu, Kenya - Kunle Rotimi, Director, Health Access Associates Limited, Nigeria/Canada - Olusola Onanusi, Operations Manager, Victory Drugs Pharmacy, Nigeria
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15 April 2025, 21:00 - 22:30 CEST
Bridging the gap: the PHARMABRIDGE programme
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In collaboration with FIP-CPS, the event aims to bring the Pharmabridge programme closer to Spanish-speaking countries, promoting its opportunities and encouraging people and institutions to participate as hosts or guests in the programme.
Please note that this event will be conducted in Spanish.
Moderator:
- Jorge Schlottke, Pharmacist, FIP-CPS, Argentina
Co-moderator:
- Eeva Teräsalmi, Pharmabridge coordinator, FIP Foundation, Finland
Panellists:
- Patricia Acuna-Johnson, Retired Academic, Chilean Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chile
- Patricia Klahn, Clinical pharmacist/farmacéutico clínico, Carlos Van Buren Hospital, Chile
The event will showcase the history of the programme, the learning possibilities and videos with testimonials from pharmacists who participated in Pharmabridge before.
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9 April 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Digital health and the role of the pharmacy support workforce
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Digital health is transforming the pharmacy landscape, and pharmacy technicians play a pivotal role in this evolution. This webinar will explore the integration of digital health solutions within pharmacy practice, focusing on innovative methods to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Participants will learn how pharmacy support workforces can leverage digital tools to optimise medication management, patient communication, and data accuracy. By sharing real-world examples and best practices, this event aims to empower pharmacy technicians with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital healthcare environment.
Moderator:
- Catherine Schuster, Coordinator Pharmacy Technician Programs, Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), Canada
Co-moderator:
- Mohammad Umaid, Director, Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences, Pakistan
Panellists:
- Robert Moss, Hospital pharmacist; FIP Vice-president, FIP, The Netherlands
- Kelly Grindrod, Associate Director, Clinical Education; Associate Professor; Ontario College of Pharmacists Professor in Pharmacy Innovation, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, Canada
- Rosemary Killeen, Director, Lifelong Learning, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, Canada - Mohammad Umaid, Director, Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences, Pakistan
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8 April 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Driving a more active world: The role of pharmacists in promoting physical activity
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Regular physical activity provides significant physical and mental health benefits, including improved brain health and reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. It plays a key role in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. Pharmacists can support the promotion of physical activity, but some barriers remain, including limited time, lack of opportunities, and the need for more training on how to properly advise on physical activity. Addressing these barriers is essential to empowering pharmacists in promoting healthier lifestyles and integrating physical activity into patient care.
Moderator:
- Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Portugal
Panellists:
- Stephen Whiting, Technical Officer (Noncommunicable Diseases), WHO Regional Office for Europe, Denmark
- Romeu Mendes, Medical Doctor - Public Health Specialist, Local Health Unit of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro; Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto, Portugal
- Rúben Viegas, PhD candidate, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Portugal
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3 April 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Crack the Code: Live Secrets from FIP & ECPG Innovation Grant Champions
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The goal of the FIP Foundation and ECPG Innovation Grant for Professional Innovation is to promote innovation in the profession of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences through innovative projects by early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists to improve the practice of pharmacy or advancement of pharmaceutical sciences. This digital event is aimed at educating early career pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy educators about the existence of the grant, its purpose, and how it can support innovative projects within their field. Such as, creative methods in providing healthcare services, promotion of the pharmaceutical professions, development of pharmaceutical sciences and technologies.
Moderator:
- Clara Mayunga, Professional Innovation Grant Coordinator, FIP ECPG, Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Godsgift Dada, Chairperson of Projects, FIP ECPG, Nigeria
Chair:
- Emmanuella Nzeribe, President, FIP Early Career Pharmaceutical Group, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Shepard Nqobile Mhlaba, Global Lead: FIP Hub, FIP, Netherlands
- Jack Collins, Lecturer, The University of Sydney, Australia
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28 March 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
The role of academia in promoting medicine quality in LMICs
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This webinar will explore how academic and research institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can play a pivotal role in ensuring medicine quality through education, research, and policy engagement. Academic institutions are not only responsible for training the next generation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists but also serve as centres for quality assurance research, regulatory support, and public health advocacy. The session will highlight strategies for integrating medicine quality into pharmacy curricula, fostering research on substandard and falsified medicines, and strengthening collaborations with regulatory bodies and industry stakeholder.
Moderator:
- Jonathan
Jato, Lecturer, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana
Speaker:
- Emmanuel Orman, Lecturer, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana
Panellists:
- Abdikarim Abdi, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Yeditepe University, Türkiye
- Zainab Ali Mohamud, SPA professional secretary, Simad University/Somali Pharmacist Association, Somalia
- Mahfoudh A.M. Abdulghani, Assoc Prof, University Science and Technology/Management and Science University, Yemen/Malaysia
- Silvana Nair Leite
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27 March 2025, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
AI Toolkit Launch
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There has been an explosion of new generative AI tools and advancements in AI capabilities. However, minimal support or resources have been specifically tailored for or made available to pharmacists to develop and work with these tools. It is critical for pharmacists to stay up to date with the latest AI advancements to be able to leverage these tools that can increase productivity and/or enhance therapeutic decisions. The FIP Technology Advisory Group’s (TAG’s) AI Working Group is launching an AI Toolkit: a new resource to serve as a guide for pharmacists looking to leverage AI. The tool serves as a high-level guide to aid pharmacists in defining their use case and understanding implications of various AI models.
Chair:
- Whitley Yi, Director, Pharmacy & Member Services, Well Digital; Adjunct Lecturer, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
Moderator:
- Brent Sin Hidge, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa - National Executive Member, South Africa Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists - Western Cape Chairman, South Africa
Guest speakers:
- Rhiannon Phillips, Co-Founder & Creative Director, Double Dash Interactive, Australia
- Gabrielle O'Sullivan, Executive Officer, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia
- Sangeetha Ramdave, Experienced Community Pharmacist, Accredited Pharmacist and Sessional Academic, Chemist Warehouse/Monash University, Australia
- Claudia Rijcken, Founder/CSO, Pharmi, Netherlands
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25 March 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Pharmacists’ humanitarian response to natural disasters
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Every year on 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization commemorates the World Meteorological Day, highlighting the vital role of meteorology in safeguarding communities. Pharmacists play a crucial role in humanitarian responses to natural disasters by ensuring access to essential medicines, managing emergency supplies, and providing urgent healthcare services. Their efforts help maintain continuity of care and support affected communities through both clinical and logistical contributions in crisis situations. This event will spotlight the responses of FIP member organisations in various disaster scenarios, showcasing their efforts to ensure healthcare resilience in the face of natural disasters.
Moderator:
- Rúben Viegas, Humanitarian and Sustainability Programme Manager, FIP, Portugal
Panellists:
- Lucas Ercolin, Co-chair, FIP Humanitarian Resilience Advisory Group, Brazil/Netherlands
Subhash C. Mandal, National Hon. General Secretary, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
- Carolina Martínez-Berganza, Director of International Affairs, General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, Spain
- Anthony Pudlo, Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Pharmacists Association, United States
- Peter Guthrey, Senior pharmacist – strategic policy, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Australia
- Leonila Ocampo, President, Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management Inc., Philippines - Cláudio L. Guimarães, Federal counseller, Conselho Federal de Farmácia, Brazil
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13 March 2025, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Women in Pharmacy: Leadership & Empowerment
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The United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. This year’s focus calls for action to unlock equal rights, opportunities, and power for all women, including in healthcare and pharmacy. Achieving this vision requires empowering women as leaders and catalysts for lasting change. FIP, under its EquityRx programme, is marking this important day with a digital event centred on Women in Pharmacy: Leadership & Empowerment. The event will feature women leaders from diverse regions who will share their experiences, challenges, and lessons in leadership. The discussion will highlight strategies to support and empower women to thrive in leadership roles within pharmacy and healthcare.
Moderator:
- Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Pharmaceutics, King’s College London, United Kingdom
Co-moderator:
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Equity and FIPWiSE Programme Manager, FIP, Netherlands
Panellists:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Head of Programmes and Provision, FIP, Netherlands
- Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Academic Capacity Lead FIP-UNESCO-UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in Africa, Ghana
- Andreia Bruno-Tomé, Director Research, Policy and Partnerships , Australian Pharmacy Council, Australia
- Dalal Hammoudi, Common Year Coordinator – QU Health Assessment and Accreditation Office – QU Health Sector, Qatar University, Qatar
- Lucinda Maine, CEO Emerita, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, United States of America
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4 March 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Empowering pharmacists to prevent HPV-related diseases and cancers and educate patients
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HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, affecting both men and women. It is linked to various cancers, including cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, penile, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. The HPV vaccine is a crucial tool in preventing these cancers and other HPV-related diseases. This digital event aims to highlight the importance of the HPV vaccine, focusing on its safety and efficacy, and strategies to address common misconceptions. It will also highlight practical tools that pharmacists can use to enhance patient education and increase vaccine uptake, contributing to increased awareness around HPV and the global effort to reduce HPV-related diseases and cancers.
Moderator
- Hannelie Meyer, Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Head of the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre (SAVIC), Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Co-moderator
- Hanadi Alolimi, UNITWIN and Provision Coordinator, FIP, Netherlands
Panellists:
- Oluchukwu M. Ezeala, PhD student/Research Assistant, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, USA
- Rawan Bajis, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trainee, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), Australia
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25 February 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
From Theory to Education or Practice: Change Management Using Health Behavior Theories and Models
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Health behavior theories and models are commonly used to organize and describe factors related to education, advocacy, and policy. Understanding these factors can aid in effective change management. Numerous examples exist of how theories and models have previously been used, including in implementing immunization services. This webinar will describe the theories and models and highlight their importance. It will also provide examples of their use and discuss common methods of linking theory to policy and practice change.
Panellists/speakers/co-moderators:
- Barry Bleidt, Adjunct Professor, Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, USA
- Jeanine P. Abrons, Co-Director UI Mobile Clinic; Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Iowa - Carver College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine and College of Pharmacy; University of Technology Jamaica, USA; Jamaica; Dominica
- Hoai-An Truong, Professor and Director of Public Health, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA
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19 February 2025, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Equitable Access to Mpox Vaccines
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In August 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus is endemic in certain parts of Central and West Africa. It is crucial to have access to mpox vaccines in the most affected countries during the ongoing outbreak. Effective surveillance systems and regulatory pathways should be established for equitable access to the mpox vaccines. Collaborative efforts between governments, healthcare organizations, and policy makers are necessary to create programs that prioritize those at highest risk and work toward global health equity. According to the FIP policy statement, pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring access to essential medicines, but a significant disparity in the number of pharmacists and pharmacies, their roles, and the structure of healthcare systems between low- and high-income countries represent challenges that need to be tackled through targeted initiatives. Pharmacist can inform the governments and health care professionals on the barriers to access to medicines and vaccines. While ensuring equitable access, they can address the solutions for the barriers such as affordability, geographic distribution, and public awareness. This webinar aims to champion equitable vaccine distribution, educate participants on actionable strategies to address barriers to access. It highlights the critical role of pharmacists in public health advocacy and community support.
Chair:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Sweden
Panellists:
- Sham Moodley, Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA), Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA), Research Fellow (UK), South Africa
- Maria D Allinson, Head of Pharmacy Practice, Sheffield University, UK
- Philippe Mukumbayi, Assistant Lecturer, University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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10 February 2025, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Pharmacists’ contributions to epilepsy care in emergency situations
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Emergency situations increase the risk of seizures and presents challenges for the treatment of epilepsy. Medications are the mainstay of treating seizures and epilepsy, so pharmacists are key to ensuring access and appropriate use of medications in emergencies. This Webinar will help pharmacists engaged in emergency response understand the management of seizures and epilepsy.
Moderator:
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Associate Professor and head of Experiential training, University of Sharjah, pharmacy practice and pharmacotherapeutics department, clinical pharmacist and chairman of experiential training committee University of Sharjah, UAE
Panellists:
- Maralena Taube Kuroski, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, William S. Middleton VA Hospital, USA
- Timothy Welty, Neurology Medication Management Pharmacist and Professor Emeritus, UnityPoint Health and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Drake University, USA
- Janet Mifsud, Head of Department, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Malta, Malta - Sven Normann, Clinical Pharmacist, Orlando Health - Orlando Regional Medical Center, USA
- Robert Kotloski, Assistant Professor, William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Dept of Neurology, USA
- Cecilie Johannessen Landmark, Professor and Medical advisor, Oslo Metropolitan University and The National Center for Epilepsy and Dept of Pharmacology, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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5 February 2025, 17:00 - 18:30 CET
Opportunities and challenges for pharmacists in East Africa
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The expanding population in East Africa is putting immense pressure on the health sectors of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, both financially and organizationally.
Moderator:
- Aneez Rahemtulla, National Executive Committee Member, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, Kenya
Panellists:
- Tuyishimire Jacques, Board Member, Rwanda National Pharmacy Council, Rwanda
- Jocelyn Chaibva, Pharmacist Director, Nu Fife Avenue Pharmacy, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Juliet Konje, Chairperson of our Legal and Ethics committee, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, Kenya
- Kidu Hailu, Executive Director, Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA), Ethiopia - Nicolas Tavagnutti, Procurement and Supply Chain Management Expert, Empower Swiss, Switzerland
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4 February 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
The role of pharmacists in the fight against cancer: A people-centred approach to cancer care
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This webinar, marking World Cancer Day, highlights the importance of people-centred cancer care and the vital role pharmacists can play in this approach. It will explore how pharmacists can prioritise patients' needs and preferences in oncology care, collaborate within multidisciplinary cancer teams, and contribute to improving access to care, including through task sharing in low- and middle-income countries. Attendees will gain practical insights into how pharmacists can support people with cancer, ensuring a personalised and empathetic approach to care that places the patient at the centre of the treatment process. This event aims to empower pharmacists to make a meaningful impact in cancer care.
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ISOPP.
Moderator:
- Aline Hajj, Global Lead for Development Goal 10 - Equity & Equality, FIP; Professor, Faculté de pharmacie, Université Laval, Canada
Panellists:
- Netty Cracknell,
Principal Pharmacist, Operations – GenesisCare UK, ISOPP President
- Nick Duncan, Consultant haematology pharmacist, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust; Chair of the ISOPP Research Committee, UK
- Otuto Amarauche Chukwu, Doctoral Researcher, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Canada
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31 January 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Abstract Preparation and Submission
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This webinar is focused on helping APF members to plan their abstract preparations towards a significant uptake of submissions from across the AFRO region for abstracts across the different FIP sections and SIGs. This is in response to a request during an engagement between APF exco and presidents of MOs across the region.
Moderator/panellist:
- Arinola Joda, Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Speaker:
- Jonathan Jato, Lecturer, Department of Pharmacognosy & herbal Medicine, School of Pharmacy, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
Panellist:
- Mujahidhussein Valji, Chief Pharmacist, Organization/Institution Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania
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30 January 2025, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
3D Drug Printing: Revolutionizing Drug Fabrication
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3D drug printing is an additive manufacturing technique for producing customized medications. This innovative technology enables precise control over drug dosage, shape, size, and release profile, facilitating personalized treatments for patients. It allows the creation of complex drug geometries that traditional methods cannot achieve. Key applications include personalized medicine, rapid prototyping of drug formulations, and polypharmacy production. By improving therapeutic outcomes, minimizing side effects, and transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing, 3D drug printing shows immense potential. This webinar offers an introduction to the technology, explores its regulatory landscape, and discusses how AI can further advance its development and applications.
Co-Chairs:
- Fereshteh Shokri, Senior Industry Pharmacist specialist at 3D drug printing technology, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), The Netherlands
- Simon Gaisford, Professor of Pharmaceutics, University College London - Pharmaceutics, United Kingdom
Panellist:
- Anna Worsley, Director of Innovation at FABRX, CEO of the FABRX-AI, United Kingdom
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24 January 2025, 15:30 - 17:00 CET
Advancing Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Education: Fostering Research and Postgraduate Education
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On International Day of Education, January 24, FIP will host a digital event to launch the report "Promoting research and postgraduate education in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences". This report highlights the crucial role of advanced education and research in driving developments in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. The event will outline practical strategies for enhancing postgraduate enrolment, boosting research impact, and broadening career pathways within the field. Participants will learn about successful, tested initiatives that have been implemented at FIP AIM schools worldwide, aimed at strengthening their research and educational competencies.
Moderator:
- Pierre Moreau, Executive Director, Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC), Canada
Facilitator:
- Ozge Ozer, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
Guests:
- John A. Pieper, Professor and President Emeritus, University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
- Lilian M. Azzopardi, Professor, Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Malta, Malta
- Sherief Khalifa, Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs & Dean, College of Pharmacy, Dubai Pharmacy College - Dubai Medical University, United Arab Emirates
- Nsovo Mayimele, Lecturer, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
- Renukha Sellappans, Head of School, School of Pharmacy, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
- Wafa Al Madhagi, Prof. Assistant, Sana'a University, Yemen - Indre Treciokiene, Assoc. Prof., Vilnius University, Lithuania
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12 December 2024, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Health for all: Universal health coverage through self-care
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Every year, December 12th marks Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, raising awareness, celebrating progress, and urging action to ensure access to quality health services without financial burden. Self-care is vital to well-being across all life stages, and its integration into UHC can enhance health outcomes and ease pressure on healthcare systems. Pharmacists, as self-care champions, play a key role in this evolving health landscape. This event will highlight the importance of self-care in UHC, its integration into national health policies, and the critical role of pharmacy collaborations.
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11 December 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Learnings from Policy Leaders in Pharmacy around the World: Eastern Mediterranean Region/Middle East - Part 2
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The academic section concluded with a strategic plan, and advocacy and global influence were identified as critical priorities for the section. Panelists representing key stakeholders worldwide will be invited to address the following questions related to advocacy and change management. 1.) What has worked well in your region to shape education policy? 2) What challenges did you face? 3) How can the FIP academic section influence education policy in your region? 4) What advice do you have for individuals entering this area of advocacy and policy in pharmacy education? Live participants will be encouraged to provide additional perspectives.
Series coordinators:
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Associate Professor, University of Sharjah UAE, Expert Advisory Board Panel at the WHO, United Arab Emirates
- Barry Bleidt, Adjunct Professor - Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, United States
Panellists:
- Osama Ibrahim, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, School of Pharmacy, New Giza University, Egypt
- Moureq Alotaibi, Associate Professor, King Saud University, President, Saudi Pharmaceutical Society, KSA, Saudi Arabia
- Diana Malaeb, Assistant Professor, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates
- Sara Ramadan, CEO & Founder, Catalyst, United Arab Emirates
- Rana Ibrahim, Doctor in Pharmacy, Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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10 December 2024, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Medical cannabis and the role of the pharmacist: a global overview
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This webinar will explore the evolving role of pharmacists in the dispensing of medicinal cannabis and address the increasing demand for pharmacist involvement in this emerging therapeutic area. The importance of this topic lies in the unique responsibilities pharmacists have in patient education, dispensing, monitoring and ensuring ethical standards. By addressing the pharmacological effects of cannabinoids, global regulatory frameworks and challenges for pharmacists, this event will equip pharmacists with the tools to navigate the complexities of medical cannabis use, while highlighting the need for ongoing education and training in this evolving field.
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9 December 2024, 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Artificial Intelligence in Drug Development and Clinical Trials
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The webinar will explain how disrupting technologies and novel concepts impact the way clinical trials are designed and executed. This new age of clinical trial advancements means that Sponsors and all trial stakeholders, including the sites and technology partners must evolve to meet the demands of this new paradigm. In this talk, Dr Kubassova will talk about the fundamentals of a digital strategy, which is needed to leverage novel technologies within clinical trials. She will also speak about data-driven approach to drug development and cover how integrating AI into drug development process affects cost, speed and success of pharmaceutical drug development. You can bring these fundamentals with you into development of drugs in a particular indication or conducting a real-world evidence study.
Chair:
- Mathew Cherian, VP of Operations & Development, ReVive Biotechnology, United States
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Switzerland
Panellist:
- Olga Kubassova, Founder and President of Image Analysis Group, UK
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5 December 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Use of doxycycline for the prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (DoxyPEP): Supporting evidence and the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
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The increasing incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly among men having sex with men has encouraged the wide preventative use of doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (DoxyPEP), although experts think the strategy could benefit patients outside this group. There are also concerns associated with antimicrobial resistance and the frequent (and potentially incorrect) use of antibiotics by individuals who use this intervention. This event will inform pharmacists of the evidence supporting the rational use of this intervention and explore the potential impacts of widespread use from a public health perspective
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4 December 2024, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
COVID Lessons Learned: Sustainable Regional Manufacture to Achieve Health Equity & Security
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COVID exposed worldwide health inequalities and security challenges. Consequently WHO, WTO and other entities are calling for regional diversification of vaccines and drug manufacturing. For this to be sustainable there has to be strong demand from countries and multilateral procurement agencies.
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- Mathew Cherian, VP of Operations and R&D, ReVive Biotechnology, USA
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Switzerland
Panellist:
- Stavros Nicolaou, Group Senior Executive, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, South Africa
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3 December 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Sostenibilidad de la fuerza laboral y apoyo a la práctica positiva en farmacia comunitaria
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El webinar abordará la sostenibilidad de la fuerza laboral en la farmacia comunitaria, un tema de vital importancia dada la creciente presión sobre los farmacéuticos, especialmente tras la pandemia de COVID-19. La carga de trabajo excesiva, el agotamiento y los desafíos económicos afectan negativamente tanto a los profesionales como a la atención al paciente. Este webinar destacará la necesidad de políticas que apoyen la salud mental y el bienestar de los farmacéuticos. A través de un enfoque integral, se ofrecerán recomendaciones para crear entornos de trabajo positivos y sostenibles que mejoren tanto el entorno laboral como la atención comunitaria.
Moderador:
- Mario Alberto Ramírez Camacho, Profesor Investigador - Farmacéutico Responsable del Centro de Información de Medicamentos y Farmacia Clínica, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán - Facultad de Química, México
Ponente:
- Jaime Acosta, Farmacéutico Comunitario, Farmacia Acosta, España
- Leticia Caligaris, Farmacéutica Comunitaria, Ministerio de Defensa Uruguay, Secretaria de la Sección de Farmacia Comunitaria de la FIP, Uruguay
- Jorge Schlottke, Miembro de la Sección de Farmacia Comunitaria de la FIP, Argentina
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26 November 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Alcohol consumption and dependence: The role of pharmacists in prevention, support and management
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Worldwide, around 2.6 million deaths were caused by alcohol consumption in 2019, with 1.6 million of these resulting from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to the WHO. This webinar explores the burden of alcohol consumption and the complex relationship between alcohol addiction and various diseases, including NCDs, emphasising the importance of early intervention, support, and effective management strategies. Attendees will learn about the WHO SAFER initiative and how pharmacists can play a crucial role in prevention, support, and management efforts, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and reduce alcohol-related health risks.
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21 November 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Role of pharmacists in the management of sore throat
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A sore throat is a common symptom, typically resulting from an upper respiratory tract infection, the majority of which are viral in origin. As a self-limiting condition, it frequently leads to consultations with community pharmacists. However, it is also one of the most frequent reasons for unnecessary antibiotic use. A sore throat can be associated with various conditions such as strep throat, the common cold, allergies, or other upper respiratory illnesses. Strep throat, a less common bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus, necessitates antibiotic treatment to prevent potential complications. Pharmacists play a critical role in symptom identification and management through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. They are also essential in referring patients for appropriate prescriptions and educating them about the risks of inappropriate antibiotic use.
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20 November 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Reframing the role and impact of pharmacy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Care
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease that requires comprehensive care. Community pharmacists and their teams are ideally placed to raise COPD awareness, identify those at risk and be the driving force behind earlier detection and referral to primary care partners for screening, diagnosis and intervention. At this event, the “COPD Pharmacy Toolkit” to support pharmacists in providing a range of COPD pharmacy services will be presented. Participants will also learn about the new Speak Up for COPD Coalition publication "The Global State of COPD: Driving Change to Tackle a Lung Health Crisis". Join this event to mark World COPD Day.
Moderator:
- Luís Lourenço, Professional secretary FIP, Portugal
Panellists:
- Tonya Winders,President & acting CEO of the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP); Chair of Speak Up for COPD, USA
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP, The Netherlands - Ema Paulino, President National Pharmacy Association (ANF), Portugal
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18 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
WHPA Webinar: Tackling AMR in a Changing World - What Next After the UN High-level Meeting
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This webinar is hosted by FIP on behalf of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), which brings together the global organizations representing the world’s dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and physicians: www.whpa.org. Antimicrobial resistance is not only one of the top ten global health threats, but it is also exacerbated by climate change, making it a major challenge to global health security and achieving the SDGs. Given this heightened global relevance, it was the subject of the recent High-Level Meeting (HLM) at the 2024 UN General Assembly.
In this webinar, WHPA’s expert speakers will take stock of the meetings’ outcomes and discuss how they contribute to ongoing efforts to tackle AMR. Will they result in higher levels of political commitment, and funding? What are the key financial and operational challenges? How does AMR play out differently in low-, middle- and high-income countries? How should public health messaging evolve? And what are best practice examples of interprofessional collaboration on AMR?
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, Chair of WHPA and CEO of FIP WHPA/FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Caline Mattar, Associate Professor of Medicine, and Director of Global Health Education and Partnerships Washington University at St. Louis, USA
- Enrique Castro-Sanchez, Senior Lecturer in Global Challenges Brunel University, UK
- Wendy Thompson, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Primary Dental Care and practicing dentist,University of Manchester and mydentist (dental practice), UK
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14 November 2024, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Mpox update session: What pharmacists should know
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On 14 August 2024, the World Health Organization determined that the new upsurge of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. As healthcare professionals, and to be prepared to face any questions from the community, it is important that pharmacists are up to date about this disease, its symptoms and global distribution, modes of transmission and prevention, treatment options and available vaccines. Particularly for pharmacists practising in countries with confirmed cases, but for all pharmacists around the world, this event will help mobilise pharmacists to promote awareness and prevent disease progression.
Moderator:
- Jocelyn Chaibva, Pharmacist Nu Fife Avenue Pharmacy, Harare, Zimbabwe
Panellists:
- Wolfgang Preiser, Head: Division of Medical Virology Stellenbosch University and National Health Laboratory Service Tygerberg, South Africa
- Philippe Mukumbayi, Research Assistant Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Democratic republic of Congo
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7 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:15 CET
Shaping the future of pharmacy education: Unveiling the FIP Nanjing statements guidance document to 2030
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The original Nanjing Statements, launched in 2016, continue to guide global direction for pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education. On November 7, 2024, FIP will host a digital event to launch the updated publication titled “FIP Nanjing Statements - Shaping pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education to 2030 – Guidance Document”. This revised edition addresses shifts in global healthcare, especially in light of COVID-19, and the evolving competency needs of the pharmaceutical workforce. The webinar will explore the updated eight domains, discussing how they reflect these changes and affirm their relevance to both current and future healthcare demands.
Moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Senior Programme Lead FIP, Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Ozge Ozer, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager FIP, Netherlands
Guests:
- Toyin Tofade, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Ralph Altiere, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
- Ian Bates, University College London, United Kingdom
- Pascale Salameh, Institut National de Santé Publique, Epidémiologie Clinique et Toxicologie
- Liban (INSPECT-LB) & Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Lebanon
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Associate professor University of Sharjah, Pharmacy practice and Pharmacotherapeutics Department, Clinical pharmacist and Chairman of Experiential Training Committee, UAE
- Silvana Leite, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Yahya Choonara, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa - Anisha Sandhu, School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Malaysia
- Jack Yu-Chieh Chen, Taiwan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), China Taiwan - Wanda Maldonado Davila, University of Puerto Rico, School of Pharmacy, Puerto Rico
- Lilian M. Azzopardi, Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Malta, Malta
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5 November 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Pharmacy Entrepreneurship: Navigating Innovation and creativity in health care.
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• Highlight the Importance of Innovation and Creativity in Pharmacy Entrepreneurship
• Discuss examples of innovative and creative pharmacy startups and current trends of Pharmacy innovation.
• Provide practical strategies for implementing innovative solutions in pharmacy practice.
• Guide Participants Through the Development and Launch of Innovative Pharmacy Ventures
• Outline the steps involved in transforming innovative ideas into viable business models.
• Discuss the challenges and opportunities specific to launching creative ventures in healthcare.
Moderator:
- Gonzalo Miguel Adsuar Mesequer, Community Pharmacist, FIP ECPG - SEFAC, Spain
Panellists:
- Antria Pavlidou, Pharmacist Ministry of Health, Cyprus & ECPG CPS Liaison | International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Cyprus
- Sherif Gourgui, Co-CEO and Chief Strategy and Stakeholder Relations Officer at OnPharm-United OnPharm-United, Canada
- Jaime Acosta Gómez, Community Pharmacist Farmacia Acosta; FIP, Spain - Lars-Åke Söderlund, Community Pharmacist FIP; Apoteket, Sweden
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24 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Mental health care in focus: Empowering pharmacists to enhance patient care in Turkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India
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FIP is proud to announce a special digital event on 24 October 2024, in recognition of World Mental Health Day. This webinar will focus on the current state of mental health policy and practice globally, with particular emphasis on Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India. Pharmacists and policymakers will come together to discuss approaches to mental health care, addressing key challenges and opportunities for improvement. The event will highlight how pharmacists can be better supported in their role and how policies can be adapted to improve access to mental health resources, promoting a holistic, patient-centred approach across these regions.
Moderator:
- Sherif Guorgui,President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Canada
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Senior Programme Lead FIP, Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Ozge Ozer, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager, Netherlands
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23 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Reframing the role and impact of pharmacy in chronic disease care
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Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes represent a worldwide health challenge. According to the WHO 41 million people die each year from NCDs, accounting for 74% of all deaths globally. Prevention and management of chronic diseases is dependent on reducing underlying risk factors. Community pharmacists and their teams are ideally placed to raise chronic diseases awareness, identify those at risk and be the driving force behind earlier detection and referral to primary care partners for screening, diagnosis and intervention. At this event, the “Chronic Disease Service Framework” to support pharmacists in providing a range of NCD pharmacy services will be presented.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation, Sweden
Panellists:
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP, The Netherlands
- António Teixeira Rodrigues, Director, Evidence & Health Solutions National Association of Pharmacies, Portugal
- Jack Shen Lim, General Secretary Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS), Malaysia
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21 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Embracing Technology in The Pharmaceutical Sector (An African Perspective) part 2
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This webinar aims to raise awareness of technologies in use within the pharmaceutical sector, with a focus on the African perspective. The event is targeted at members and non-members of the FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation) worldwide. The goal is to highlight technological innovations from developing countries that can be embraced and utilized in developing regions to optimize patient care, enhance public wellness & safety and streamline pharmaceutical operations in general. The webinar will explore how these technological solutions were birthed and can be implemented in the pharmacy sector across Africa to enhance service delivery, improve health outcomes, and address the unique challenges faced by the pharmacy sector in the developing world. This knowledge-sharing session promises to be insightful for pharmacists seeking to leverage technology to transform their practice.
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta Gomez, Community Pharmacist FIP (TAG), Spain
Panellists:
- Takunda Mukumba, Director Ehealth Afro Private Limited, Zimbabwe - Nabembezi Ziada Zalwango, Consultant Dumaic Global Health, Uganda - Samuel Akuffo, Africa Fulfilment Lead Zipline International, Ghana
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18 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Empowering pharmacists in menopause care: Expanding roles and patient support
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Although perimenopause and menopause are inevitable parts of a woman's life, each experience is unique, influenced by culture, health beliefs, and general well-being, impacting physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects. This event will explore how pharmacists can expand their roles to support women during this transition. Participants will gain insights into recognising symptoms, understanding ethnic and cultural differences, and providing patient-centred care. In line with World Menopause Day 2024, which focuses on menopause hormone therapy, the webinar will empower pharmacists to enhance patient support and contribute meaningfully to menopause care.
Moderator
: - Dalia Bajis, FIP Senior Programme Lead FIP, The Netherlands
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Sally Arnison, Lead Clinical Pharmacist Ascot Menopause Solutions, UK
- Rawan Bajis, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Australia
- Nasreen Hasan, Founder LaYas Life, United Arab Emirates
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17 October 2024, 12:30 - 14:00 CEST
Use of heat therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain in the community pharmacy: New FIP guidance
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common condition affecting millions of people, resulting in reduced quality of life and increased healthcare costs. Community pharmacists play a vital role as the first point of contact for patients seeking relief from MSK pain. In recognition of the Global Day Against Pain, this event will launch a new FIP guidance focused on enhancing the management of MSK pain in pharmacies. The guidance highlights the use of heat therapy, both as a stand-alone treatment and in combination with other therapies. Attendees will learn about types and symptoms of MSK pain, the mechanism of heat therapy, and effective patient assessment and management strategies in the pharmacy setting.
Moderator:
- Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Canada
Panellists:
- Nisa Masyitah, FIP Project and Data Support Coordinator International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Indonesia
- Philip Conaghan, Director, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre University of Leeds, United Kingdom
- Zanoli Gustavo, Orthopaedic Surgeon Casa Di Cura Santa Maria Maddalena, Occhiobello, Italy
- Opeyemi Babatunde, Senior Lecturer: Evidence Synthesis and Applied Health Research School of Medicine, Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Ema Paulino, President National Pharmacy Association (ANF), Portugal
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16 October 2024, 13:00 - 16:00 CEST
Working together for the future of health care (Day 2)
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The FIP Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee (PTAC) invites you to attend the 2024 Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium that will take place on 15 and 16 October to celebrate World Pharmacy Technician Day (15 October).
Session 1 - Building relationships within the pharmacy team
1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator
– Ryan Burke, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, United States
2. Presenter 1 – Kenneth Hohmeier, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, United States
3. Presenter 2 – Juny Sebastian, Program Director - Diploma in Pharmacy Technician Program; Assistant Professor & Acting Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, UAE
4. Presenter 3 – Luís Lourenço, FIP Professional secretary, Portugal
5. Q&A 6. Wrap up and conclusion of the session
Session 2 – Pharmacy Technicians: To immunisation and beyond
1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator – Michael Mung’oma, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, Kenya
2. Presenter 1 – Mathew DeMarco, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, Canada
3. Presenter 2 – Alison Hemsworth, University of Huddersfield, England
4. Presenter 3 – Kimberly McKeirnan, Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, United States
5. Q&A 6. Wrap up and conclusion of the session
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15 October 2024, 13:00 - 16:00 CEST
Working together for the future of health care (Day 1)
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The FIP Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee (PTAC) invites you to attend the 2024 Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium that will take place on 15 and 16 October to celebrate World Pharmacy Technician Day (15 October).
Opening remarks:
1. Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, Netherlands
2. Susan James, Chair, FIP Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee; Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada
Session1 - Pharmacy Workforce Across the World: Global Perspectives and the Role of Artificial Intelligence
1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator – Ryan Burke, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, United States
2. Presenter 1 – Sherly Meilianti, FIP, United Kingdom
3. Presenter 2 – Nisa Masyitah, FIP, Indonesia
4. Presenter 3 – Lyane Pennell, La Cité, Ottawa University, Athabasca University, Canada
5. Presenter 4 – Mariet Eksteen, Professional Development and Support, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, South Africa
6. Presenter 5 - Pik Yee Hooi, Head, Pharmacy, Alexandra Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
7. Q&A 8. Wrap up and conclusion of the session
Session 2 – Pharmacy Technicians Unique Roles
1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator – Peter Karegwa, Kenya
2. Presenter 1 – Julie Lanza, Beth Israel Lahey Health System, United States
3. Presenter 2 – Claire MacManus, Treloar school and college, United Kingdom
4. Presenter 3 – Samuel Nyanje, Academic Module Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Kenya, Kenya
5. Q&A 6. Wrap up and conclusion of the session
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14 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Embracing Technology in The Pharmaceutical Sector (An African Perspective) part-1
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This webinar aims to raise awareness of technologies in use within the pharmaceutical sector, with a focus on the African perspective. The event is targeted at members and non-members of the FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation) worldwide. The goal is to highlight technological innovations from developing countries that can be embraced and utilized in developing regions to optimize patient care, enhance public wellness & safety and streamline pharmaceutical operations in general. The webinar will explore how these technological solutions were birthed and can be implemented in the pharmacy sector across Africa to enhance service delivery, improve health outcomes, and address the unique challenges faced by the pharmacy sector in the developing world. This knowledge-sharing session promises to be insightful for pharmacists seeking to leverage technology to transform their practice.
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta Gomez, Community Pharmacist, FIP (TAG), Spain
Panellists:
- Nicodimus Tinashe Mucherera, Pharmacist Pharm Drive, Zimbabwe
- Jacques Tuyishimire, Founder Healthflix-Rwanda
- Ezinne Victoria Chinemerem Onwuekwe, Senior Clinical Informatics Analyst Nova Scotia Health, Nigeria
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10 October 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
Stress management in pharmacy teams
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Work-related stress elicits a variety of physiological, emotional, cognitive and behavioural responses resulting from the demands of job content, organisation and environment. Pharmacy professionals often experience tension, distress, and feelings of being overwhelmed as a result of such stressors. Given the negative impact of stress on health, safety and productivity, proactive stress management is essential for pharmacy teams. At this event, we will explore tailored stress management techniques, enhancing professionals' well-being and capacity to deliver optimal patient care. By prioritising mental health, pharmacy teams can foster resilience and a thriving work environment. Join this webinar to equip yourself and your team with essential tools to meet the challenges of modern pharmacy practice.
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8 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Sore throat and mouth inflammation: self-care approaches
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Self-care for sore throat and mouth inflammation are common conditions that affect millions of individuals worldwide, especially during the colder months. Self-care options include non-prescription medicines and non-pharmacological measures for symptomatic relief. Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing these conditions by offering advice on effective treatments, ensuring proper use of non-prescription medicines, and identifying when it is necessary to seek medical attention.
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3 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The Oxempic® Pandemic: time to review our ethical obligations. An examination of drug shortages, off-label prescribing and patient needs
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One of the most dramatic shortages experienced worldwide has been the supply of anti-diabetic injectable medication Ozempic® (semaglutide). Introduced in 2017, short supply started early 2022, mainly due to a surge in off-label prescribing for weight-loss and the role of social media. Some have likened it to a ‘tsunami’. Documentaries portray desperate efforts made to attain the product. In response to the high demand, some pharmacists have surprisingly attempted to compound the product in-house. This phenomenon has raised several concerns relating to professional ethics in pharmacy and patient safety. In this session we will discuss ethical concerns about the provision of extemporaneous compounding, off-label prescribing and patient safety.
Moderator:
- Maria Allinson, Senior Lecturer Sheffield University, UK
Panellists:
- Betty Chaar, Associate Professor The University of Sydney, Australia
- Sanya Ram, Senior Lecturer University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Roche, Cicely, Associate Professor in Practice of Pharmacy & Trinity College Dublin Fellow in Education for Sustainable Development School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Panoz Institute, Trinity College Dublin. Centre for Academic Practice, Trinity Teaching and Learning, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Jessica Pace, Associate Lecturer Sydney Pharmacy School, University of Sydney, Australia
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1 October 2024, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in the management of anticoagulation treatments
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Effective anticoagulation therapy requires careful monitoring and management to ensure safety, efficacy and optimal clinical outcomes while preventing complications. Pharmacists play a key role in the management of anticoagulation therapy through their extensive knowledge of medicines. Their responsibilities include educating patients, identifying medicine interactions, ensuring appropriate dosing and monitoring for adverse effects. This webinar will examine the different roles pharmacists play in anticoagulation management and how they can help improve patient care and outcomes. Join us to explore best practice, current research and practical examples of pharmacist-led anticoagulation services.
Moderator
: - Robert Moss, FIP Vice president, Hospital Pharmacist Dutch National Medication Coordination Centre, The Netherlands
Panellists
- José Ramón González Juanatey, Head of the Cardiology; Professor of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago de Compostela University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Allison E. Burnett, Inpatient Antithrombosis Stewardship Pharmacist University of New Mexico Hospital, USA
- Hadley Bortz, Senior Pharmacist - Anticoagulation Stewardship, Haemostasis Thrombosis Haemophilia, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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27 September 2024, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Reframing the role and impact of pharmacy in heart failure care
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Heart failure (HF) is often interconnected with other chronic diseases (including ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, and obesity), creating a complex web of health considerations. The interconnectivity manifests in various ways, influencing identification, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions.Community pharmacists are in a unique position to raise awareness, identify those at risk, educate and facilitate early detection and referral for screening, diagnosis, and intervention. At this event, the “Heart Failure Pharmacy Toolkit” to support pharmacists in providing a range of HF pharmacy services will be presented.
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26 September 2024, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Digital Health in Pharmacy: FIP online course for educators and practitioners
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Digital health has revolutionized clinical practice, necessitating that pharmacists become adept at leveraging, developing, and benefiting from emerging technologies. Highlighting this need, the 2021 FIP report underscored the importance of integrating digital skills training into pharmacy education through well-designed courses, materials, and hands-on experiences. In response, the Academic Pharmacy Section, alongside the FIP Provision and Partnerships programme and several other FIP groups, initiated a ONEFIP project to overhaul the original digital health in pharmacy online course. This revamped, comprehensive course is specifically designed for educators and practitioners. At this event, we will review the advancements achieved so far, introduce the enhanced digital health in pharmacy course, and explore how this initiative aligns with FIP competency frameworks and recommendations.
Moderator:
- Naoko Arakawa, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy University of Nottingham, UK
Facilitator:
- Genuine Desireh, FIP Educational partnerships and projects manager FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists: -
Jaime Acosta, Community Pharmacist Farmacia Acosta, Spain
Catherine Duggan FIP CEO FIP, The Netherlands
Ardalan Mirzae - Barry A. Bleidt, Professor Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy Nova Southeastern University, USA
Michael Katz, Professor and Director of International Programs University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, USA
Dalia Bajis, FIP Senior programme lead FIP
Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse, Professor of Pharmacy and Global Health, Utrecht University
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24 September 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Artificial Intelligence for the Design of New RNA Nanocarriers
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To address the need for efficient RNA delivery beyond the liver, my lab designs inhalable, biocompatible nanocarriers for siRNA delivery to the lung. While siRNA drugs typically target the liver, the lung presents undruggable targets that RNA therapeutics could address. Nebulizable nanocarriers for pulmonary RNA administration can extend delivery beyond the liver. siRNA therapeutics are encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) or administered as GalNac-conjugates to protect RNA and facilitate membrane delivery. However, approved LNPs pose immunogenic risks, primarily target the liver, and offer low drug loading. Additionally, lipid-based carriers lack stability in lung surfactant and under nebulization stresses. To overcome these issues, we design polymer-based siRNA formulations.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian, Consultant, USA
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Switzerland
Panellists:
- Olivia Merkel, Professor of Drug Delivery Ludwig Maxmillian University (LMU), Munich, Germany
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17 September 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Climate change and respiratory health: Bridging gaps for a healthier future
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The International Day for Clean Blue Skies emphasizes the critical importance of clean air and its impact on health and the environment. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to reduce air pollution, which is a major contributor to multiple health conditions. Healthcare professionals can help mitigate the adverse health effects of air pollution and support our global collective efforts to help the environment. Participants will learn about the latest research on the impact of air quality on respiratory health, explore the innovative #Care4EveryBreath programme, and discover actionable strategies for pharmacists to support climate change efforts. Join us to understand how healthcare professionals can lead the way in promoting a healthier, sustainable future.
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20 August 2024, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Learnings from Policy Leaders in Pharmacy around the World
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The academic section concluded with a strategic plan, and advocacy and global influence were identified as critical priorities for the section. Panelists representing key stakeholders worldwide will be invited to address the following questions related to advocacy and change management. 1.) What has worked well in your region to shape education policy? 2) What challenges did you face? 3) How can the FIP academic section influence education policy in your region? 4) What advice do you have for individuals entering this area of advocacy and policy in pharmacy education? Live participants will be encouraged to provide additional perspectives.
Moderator
: - Angela Caro Rojas, Pharmacy Career Director Pontificia Universidad Javeriana,
Colombia
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- Sonia Mayra Pérez Tapia, PhD Chief Executive Officer UDIBI National School of Biological Sciences of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), Mexico - Wber Orlando Rios Ortiz, Dean The University of Antioquia, Colombia - David Ramirez, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Biological Sciences, Pharmacology Department – Head of the Pharmacoinformatics and Systems Pharmacology Lab Universidad de Concepción, Chile - Aldo Alvarez, Managing Director / Professor and Researcher South American Network of Pharmaceutical Care (REDSAF), Peru
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19 August 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
World Humanitarian Day: Pharmacists on the frontline
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On 11/12/2008, the United Nations General Assembly set the 19th of August as the Humanitarian World Day, to remember the humanitarians, who risk their lives every day in the most critical crisis of the world. Pharmacists from diverse sectors and countries, ranging from academic settings to fieldwork, and from ongoing crises to those in the past, will share their experiences and stories of working and serving patients and the public in humanitarian and emergency settings. In this session, we will explore common transitional phases pharmacists and pharmacy team may encounter during crises, including:
• The pharmacist professional journey
• Transitioning from normality to emergency
• Crisis recovery
• Global initiatives
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31 July 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Intro to Generative AI & Large Language Models for Pharmacists
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In the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are at the forefront of innovation, transforming how we interact with technology daily. This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these models, exploring their inner workings, training processes, and potential limitations. We propose an engaging session where learning meets practical application in a dynamic environment. Our goal is to show how these models can help us enhance and be more productive in our jobs, by helping us do the routinary tasks quicker leaving us more time to focus on the creative and challenging tasks.
Moderator:
- Whitley Yi, Member Services Sr Manager of Delivery and Analytics, Adjunct Lecturer Well Digital, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, AI Collective, USA
Panellists:
- Florencia Ojeda, Machine Learning Engineer, Professor Tryolabs ORT University, Uruguay
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30 July 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Expanding Primary Health Care Services Provision to the Pharmaceutical Private Sector Across the Region
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This webinar will focus on how expanding primary health care services provision to the pharmaceutical private sector can be achieved using the experience of a pilot programme implemented in Nigeria as a veritable template for the region. The integration of the pharmaceutical private sector into the nation’s health care delivery system is a key to meet universal health coverage (UHC) in most countries in the Afro Region of FIP because of their easy availability, access and non-payment of consultation fees. It will highlight the required policy changes, system strengthening tools and training will prepare pharmacists to position themselves critically. A panel discussion on current practice in selected countries and how the new learnings can be domiciled will also take place.
Moderator:
- Arinola Joda, Associate Professor Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Elijah Mohammed, Consultant NAEM Consulting, Nigeria
- Jocelyn Chaibva, CEO Nu Fife Avenue Pharmacy, Zimbabwe
- Rahanatou Galy Adam Chair Pharmacist Council of Niger
- Frieda M. Shigwedha, President The Pharmaceutical Society of Namibia (PSN), Namibia
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24 July 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Promoting and communicating the value of self-care: Self-care does not mean no care
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Self-care spans the wellness spectrum, from disease prevention to managing symptoms and common ailments, and the use of non-prescription medicines and medical devices. Globally, people are taking greater responsibility for their physical and mental health and are actively seeking reliable information to make informed decisions. Promoting self-care means empowering individuals to responsibly engage in managing their own health in an informed manner, rather than leaving them with no care. As pharmacists increasingly enable patients to make better health decisions, they must assure them that they may always count on their professional advice. To learn about this increasingly important role, join us on this event on International Self-care Day, 24 July 2024.
Moderator:
- Luís Lourenço, Professional Secretary, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Austen El-Osta, Director, Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU), UK
- Charlie Benrimoj, Emeritus Professor, University of Sydney, Australia
- Jurate Svarcaite, Director General, Association of the European Self-Care Industry, Belgium
- Bisi Bright, CEO/ Board Member, Live well Initiative/ International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO), Nigeria
- Kai Zhen Yap, Lecturer, National University of Singapore, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Singapore
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23 July 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmaceutical supply chain resilience in humanitarian crises
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Global healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chains during humanitarian crises have become increasingly critical issues, requiring urgent attention to ensure the timely and safe delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products to patients in need. The importance of this issue is underscored by the consequences of supply chain disruptions, particularly during times of crisis. All stakeholders in the health and humanitarian supply chain, including pharmacists, play a key role in ensuring that safe and high-quality medicines are dispensed to patients during these critical situations. FIP is hosting a digital event to explore challenges and opportunities in maintaining a resilient supply chain, focusing on how to better equip the global healthcare system, particularly pharmacists, to respond to emergencies and crises, saving lives and improving patient outcomes.
Moderator:
- Ruben Viegas, FIP Humanitarian and Sustainability Programme Manger FIP, The Netherland
Panellists:
- Wilson Chandomba, Consultant CMCOMMS, Zimbabwe
- Ronald Guse, International Digital Health Consultant National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (United States), Canada
- Eiko Kobayashi, Chief Pharmacist Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, Pharmacy / International Medical Relief Department, Japan
- Lucas Ercolin, Area Manager IDA Foundation, Brazil (Currently living in Netherlands)
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16 July 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Advancements in Inhalable Nano-Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Lung Therapy
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Inhalable therapies provide a unique advantage by offering both targeted, localized treatment and systemic therapy. Despite the many benefits of inhalable drug administration, current treatment for pulmonary disorders often rely on other delivery routes, resulting in suboptimal therapeutic effects and off-target toxicities. This preference is influenced, in part, by the presence of defense mechanisms in the lungs that are actively involved in clearing foreign materials including drugs entering the lungs. Inhalable nanoparticle-based drug delivery carriers, when optimized, have shown promise in delivering therapies in a targeted and sustained manner to the deep lung tissue for the treatment of several lung disorders including cancer, inflammation and fibrosis. This webinar will explore current strategies in the development and surface modification of inhalable nanoparticles to overcome barriers and deliver therapies effectively to the lungs. Specifically, we will discuss our recent efforts in developing polymer- and lipid-based nanoparticles designed to evade macrophage recognition and uptake in the lungs.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, VP of Operations & Development ReVive Biotechnology, United States
- Nikolina Biskic, Manager Regulatory Affairs, Switzerland
Panellist:
- Jyothi Menon PhD, Associate Professor, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemical Engineering University of Rhode Island, USA
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11 July 2024, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Empoderar a los farmacéuticos para apoyar la deshabituación tabáquica en la región de las Américas
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En la Región de las Américas, el 16,6% de las personas mayores de 15 años son consumidores de tabaco. Dada la prevalencia y carga global y regional del consumo de tabaco, particularmente como factor de riesgo de enfermedades no transmisibles, es importante que se amplíe y consolide el papel de los farmacéuticos en la prevención y la deshabituación del consumo de tabaco. La FIP y su Foro Farmacéutico de las Américas le invitan a participar en este evento para conocer la carga del consumo de tabaco en la región de las Américas y el papel que pueden desempeñar los farmacéuticos en la deshabituación tabáquica. El evento incluirá reflexiones de la OPS, ejemplos de servicios farmacéuticos en los países y la presentación de los recursos de la FIP para avanzar en la deshabituación tabáquica a través de los farmacéuticos.
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- Gladys Beatriz Lugo Rodriguez, Directora de Educación Farmacéutica Foro Farmacéutico de las Americas, Paraguay
Ponente
- Adriana Bacelar Gomes, Especialista de Vigilancia de Tabaco Departamento de Enfermedades no Transmisibles y Salud Mental de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS/OMS), Washington DC
- Angie León Salas, Directora del Departamento de Atención Farmacéutica y Farmacia Clínica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
- Cinthia Caldas Rios, Consultora técnica del Consejo Federal de Farmacia Consultora técnica del Ministerio de Sanidad, Brasil
- Pablo Alejandro Mujica Di Stasio, Presidente Asociación de Química y Farmacia de Uruguay, Uruguay
- Inés Nunes da Cunha, Gestora de Proyectos de Desarrollo y Transformación de la Práctica FIP, Países Bajos
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10 July 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Improving collaborative care: Strengthening inter- and intra-professional relationships
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This digital event explores strategies for improving communication and collaboration between pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals. Participants will learn best practices for inter-professional interactions and improving intra-professional relationships to optimise patient care. We will also highlight the FIP's efforts to promote interprofessional collaborative practice, defined by the WHO as multiple health care professionals from different backgrounds working together with patients and communities to provide the highest quality of care. This webinar will provide valuable tools for improving teamwork and fostering a more cohesive health care environment.
Moderator:
- Cathy Schuster, Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician Programs
Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs
Canada
Panellists:
- Nikki Rogers, Registered Pharmacy Technician Alberta Health Services – Provincial Pharmacy Operations, Canada
- Jill Martin Boone, Clinical Professor and Interim Chair, Div of Pharmacy Practice & Administrative Sciences, Director of Interprofessional Education Univ of Cincinnati James L Winkle College of Pharmacy, USA
- Luís Lourenço, Professional secretary FIP, Portugal
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9 July 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacists’ role in advancing self-care and universal health coverage
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This event is jointly organised by FIP, the World Health Organization and the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Research Programme in Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP).
Every year, the 24th of June to 24th of July marks Self-Care Month, with a focus on increasing awareness of this subject and available interventions, celebrating current benefits/ achievements, and calling for renewed commitments and action to expand health systems to include self-care interventions. Self-care is at the basis of healthier lives and populations, and therefore it is a pillar of more sustainable health systems and universal health coverage. As people around the world take greater responsibility for their physical, mental, and emotional health, they are actively seeking comprehensive and reliable information to make informed decisions, with or without the assistance of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists. This event will explore global self-care initiatives and highlight how pharmacists can utilise these in their practice and empower the public to promote self-care practices.
Moderators:
- Dalia Bajis, Senior Programme Lead International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), The Netherlands
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Transformation
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Mfonobong Ekpoh, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Netherlands
Panellists:
- Manjulaa Narasimhan, Lead, Self-care for health and well-being
WHO Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, including the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training (HRP), Switzerland
- Judy Stenmark, Director General Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF), Switzerland
- Hussain Jafri, Executive Director World Patients Alliance, Pakistan
- R (Sham) Moodley, Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) /Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA), South Africa
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8 July 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Empowering pharmacists to support tobacco cessation in Europe
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In the European Region, 25.3% of people aged 15 years and over were current tobacco users. Given the global and regional prevalence and burden of tobacco use, particularly as a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, it is important that the role of pharmacists in this area is expanded and consolidated. FIP you to join this event to learn more about the burden of tobacco use in Europe and the role that pharmacists can play in tobacco cessation. The event will include insights from the WHO Regional Office, country examples of pharmacist services and the presentation of FIP resources to advance tobacco cessation through pharmacists.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation, Sweden
Panellists:
- Dongbo Fu, Medical Officer for Tobacco Cessation World Health Organization, Switzerland
- Mónica Condinho, Pharmacist, AcF – Acompanhamento Farmacoterapêutico, Lda.; Invited Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve Acompanhamento Farmacoterapêutico, Lda.; Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, Portugal
- Fiona McIntyre, Policy & Practice Lead, Scotland Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Scotland
- Björn Wagner, Industry Pharmacist (Dir Government Affairs & Access) Chamber of Pharmacists of the State of Berlin (Apothekerkammer Berlin), Germany
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
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5 July 2024, 13:00 - 16:00 CEST
PPR SIG 2024 Online
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The FIP Pharmacy Practice Research Special Interest Group (PPR SIG) is hosting another international event —
“Pharmacy practice research summer meeting for PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and supervisors”
— on 4 and 5 July 2024. This time the event will be online and the attendance will be free of charge.
The main scope of the PPR SIG is to increase pharmacy practice contributions to global health by providing greater access to the latest high-quality international pharmacy practice research. During this meeting both starting-out and experienced researchers will be given an opportunity to present their PPR research to an international audience.
PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, academics, and practitioners involved in research are welcome to join this virtual meeting to present their research and disseminate their findings in a specialised forum .
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3 July 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Empowering pharmacists to support tobacco cessation in Africa
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In the African Region, 9.5% of people aged 15 years and over were current tobacco users. Given the global and regional prevalence and burden of tobacco use, particularly as a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, it is important that the role of pharmacists in this area is expanded and consolidated. FIP and the African Pharmaceutical Forum invite you to join this event to learn more about the burden of tobacco use in the African region and the role that pharmacists can play in tobacco cessation.
Moderator:
- Jocelyn Chaibva, President African Pharmaceutical Forum, Zimbabwe
Panellists:
- Jacqueline Maimin, CEO Independent Community Pharmacy Association NPC, South Africa
- Chima Amadi, Public health pharmacist Clemac Digital Health, Nigeria
- Nicholas Muparadzi, Pharmacist Drug and Toxicology Information Services (DaTIS), Zimbabwe
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP, The Netherlands
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2 July 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Empowering pharmacists to support tobacco cessation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
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In the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 17.9 % of people aged 15 years and over are tobacco users. Given the global and regional prevalence and burden of tobacco use, particularly as a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, it is important that the role of pharmacists in tobacco use prevention and cessation is expanded and consolidated. FIP and the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Pharmaceutical Forum invite you to join this event to learn more about the burden of tobacco use in the Eastern Mediterranean region and the role that pharmacists can play in tobacco cessation. The event will include insights from the WHO Regional Office, country examples of pharmacist services and the presentation of FIP resources to advance tobacco cessation through pharmacists.
Moderator:
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, President EMRPharm Forum, UAE
Panellists:
- Fatimah El-Awa, Regional Adviser, Tobacco Free Initiative WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMRO), Egypt
- Wael Ali, - President of Egyptian organization of pharmacy (EOP), - Vice president of Eastern Mediterranean Pharmaceutical (EMRPharm) Forum, Egyptian organization of pharmacy, Egypt
- Pascale Salameh, PharmD, MPH, PhD, HDR - Professor of Epidemiology INSPECT-LB & Lebanese University, Lebanon
- Husam ALSalamat, Chairperson of Continuous Professional Development CPD committee, Jordan Pharmacists Association, Jordan
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP. The Netherlands
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1 July 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Management of common skin conditions and ailments in the community pharmacy
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Most common skin diseases are rarely life-threatening; however, they have a negative impact on the quality of life of individuals and require care and treatment. They affect patients’ physical and mental well-being, their ability to function, and their social interactions. Leveraging on their accessibility and convenience, pharmacists are well-positioned to manage these conditions and offer accurate and reliable self-care information and products to empower individuals to manage such health problems. This event will explore some common skin ailments pharmacists encounter and their role in managing these ailments to promote good health and general well-being.
Moderator:
- Jack Shen Lim, General Secretary Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS), Malaysia
Panellists:
- Ana Zovko, Owner and director Chamber of Masters of Pharmacy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Adaeze Aroh, Chief Superintendent Pharmacist Curascare Pharmacy Ltd, Nigeria
- Tomás Muret Ramón, National Lead for Dermopharmacy General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, Spain
- Santhy Shetty, Specialist Dermatology Prescribing Pharmacist/Locum Pharmacist Vita Health/Narie Holistic/Boots & Independent Pharmacies, United Kingdom
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28 June 2024, 13:00 - 13:30 CEST
Pharmacists' role in supporting health behaviour change
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Pharmacists play a crucial role in supporting behaviour change, significantly impacting medication adherence. By offering personalised counselling, education, and motivational interviewing, pharmacists help patients understand the importance of their medication, address barriers to adherence, and foster healthier habits. This proactive engagement can lead to better health outcomes by ensuring patients take their medications as prescribed, reducing the risk of complications, and enhancing overall treatment efficacy. Furthermore, pharmacists' accessibility and frequent interactions with patients position them uniquely to reinforce adherence strategies and provide continuous support, ultimately improving patient health and reducing healthcare costs.
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27 June 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Empowering pharmacists to support tobacco cessation in Southeast Asia
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In the South-East Asia Region, 26.5% of people aged 15 years and over were current tobacco users. Given the global and regional prevalence and burden of tobacco use, particularly as a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, it is important that the role of pharmacists in this area is expanded and consolidated. FIP and the SEARPharm Forum invite you to join this event to learn more about the burden of tobacco use in the South-East Asia region and the role that pharmacists can play in tobacco cessation. The event will include insights from the WHO Regional Office, country examples of pharmacist services and the presentation of FIP resources to advance tobacco cessation through pharmacists.
Moderator:
- Venkata Narayana Tanniru, President Indian Pharmaceutical Association, FIP South-East Asian Pharmaceutical Forum (SEARPharm Forum), India
Panellists:
- Jagdish Kaur, Regional Adviser, Tobacco Free initiative, Southeast Asia Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO SEARO), India
- Vindya Pathiraja, Head of the Department and Senior Lecturer University of Ruhuna and Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
- Audrey Clarissa, Vice Secretary General, Ikatan Apoteker, Indonesia
- Wirat Tongrod, Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, Thailand
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP, The Netherlands
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25 June 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
Empowering pharmacists to support tobacco cessation in Western Pacific Region
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In the Western Pacific Region, 22.5 % of people aged 15 years and over were current tobacco users. Given the global and regional prevalence and burden of tobacco use, particularly as a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, it is important that the role of pharmacists in this area is expanded and consolidated. FIP and the Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum invite you to join this event to learn more about the burden of tobacco use in the Western Pacific region and the role that pharmacists can play in tobacco cessation. The event will include insights from the WHO Regional Office, country examples of pharmacist services and the presentation of FIP resources to advance tobacco cessation through pharmacists.
Moderator:
- John Jackson, President, FIP Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum, Australia
Panellists:
- Mina Kashiwabara, Technical Lead, Tobacco Free Initiative World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Philippines
- Peter Guthrey, Senior pharmacist – strategic policy , Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Australia
- Andree Pei-wen Yu, Certified Tobacco Cessation Pharmacist, ART Pharmacy, China Taiwan
- Atsushi Toyomi, Executive Director, Japan Pharmaceutical Association, Japan
- Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed, Lecturer and tobacco cessation researcher and expert, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP, The Netherlands
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14 June 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Automation in Hospital Pharmacy – Implementation and Insights
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Dr. Stevenson presentation
This presentation describes a study we conducted (it has been published in AJHP) in US health systems that examined the degree of digital inventory visibility and where gaps exist. It also discusses why digital inventory visibility is important to achieving better outcomes and steps that we can take to improve the degree of visibility.
Ms. Tan presentation:
This presentation will describe the Inpatient Pharmacy Automation System (IPAS) at Sengkang General Hospital. It will discuss unit-dose medication systems and the workflow and safety benefits of automated dispensing in the inpatient pharmacy and on patient care wards
Moderator:
- Rob Moss, Netherlands
Panellists:
- James Stevenson, Professor Emeritus University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, USA
- Angelina Tan, Deputy Director and Head of Pharmacy, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
Ms. Tan presentation:
This presentation will describe the Inpatient Pharmacy Automation System (IPAS) at Sengkang General Hospital. It will discuss unit-dose medication systems and the workflow and safety benefits of automated dispensing in the inpatient pharmacy and on patient care wards
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11 June 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Importance of Global Harmonization for Patient Access to Generic Drugs
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The global landscape of generic drug development and regulation is undergoing significant harmonization efforts led by the Office of Generic Drugs (OGD, US FDA) and other international organizations to facilitate global access to high quality generic drugs. The sessions explore the key objectives and outcomes of these collaborative endeavors, with a focus on enhancing patient access to affordable and high-quality generic medicines. Three learning objectives emerge from this discussion.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, VP of Operations & Development ReVive Biotechnolohy, United States
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Switzerland
Panellist:
Sarah Ibrahim
Associate Director
CDER, US FDA,
USA
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5 June 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
World Environment Day: Advancing pharmacy for a more sustainable world
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World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June to raise awareness and take action on critical issues to make a positive impact on the environment. In recognition of World Environment Day 2024, themed 'Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience', FIP will host an event to delve deeper into the pharmacists’ role in addressing the global pressing environmental challenges. The event will feature discussions on the environmental impact of the pharmaceutical sector, sustainable practices in pharmacy operations, and the role of pharmacists in promoting environmental health and well-being.
Event objectives:
1 Highlight the role of pharmacists on the mitigation and reduction of the environmental impact of the pharmaceutical sector globally;
2 Explore the impact of environmental policies on sustainable pharmacy practice;
3 Understand how to promote sustainability on the pharmaceutical sector.
Moderator:
- Ruben Viegas, FIP Humanitarian and Sustainability Programme Manger, The Netherland
Hanadi Alolimi,
FIP Equity, Humanitarian and Sustainability Projects Coordinator,
The Netherland
Panellists
Shellyza Sajwani
Co-Chair,
Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE),
Canada
- Chima Amadi, Public health pharmacist,
Public health Division, Birmingham City Council, United Kingdom; Clemac Digital Health, Nigeria.
Min Na Eii,
Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow,
South East London Integrated Care Board,
United Kingdom
- Naoko Arakawa,
Associate Professor, University of Nottingham, UK
- Angelina Lim, Lecturer, Monash University, Australia
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31 May 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Leveraging pharmacists for tobacco cessation: New policy tools, evidence, and success stories
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There are 1.25 billion adult tobacco users around the world, and 60% of them want to quit, but only around 35% of the world’s population have access to comprehensive tobacco cessation services. Given the global prevalence and burden of tobacco use, particularly as a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, it is important that the services provided by pharmacists in this area are expanded and consolidated. At this event, FIP will launch a global intelligence report on pharmacist-led tobacco cessation services. A joint WHO-FIP statement and call to action on the role of pharmacists in tobacco cessation and examples of successful pharmacist interventions/services in tobacco cessation will also be presented, along with findings from a survey and a systematic literature review.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, Vice President, FIP, Sweden
- Long Chiau Ming, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Postgraduate Studies, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia
Panellists:
- Paul Sinclair, President, FIP, Australia
- Vinayak M Prasad, Unit Head, WHO No Tobacco Unit(TFI), World Health Organization, Switzerland
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
- Sherly Meilianti, Data and Intelligence Specialist, FIP, The Netherlands
- Farah Aqqad, Data Integration Specialist , FIP, The Netherlands
- Raj Vaidya, Ex-Chairperson & Vice President, Community Pharmacy Division, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
- Husam ALSalamat, Chairperson of Continuous Professional Development CPD committee, Jordan Pharmacists Association, Jordan
- António Teixeira Rodrigues, Director, Evidence & Health Solutions, National Association of Pharmacies, Portugal
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30 May 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Reducing Inequities in the Health and Pharmacy Workforce: The Importance of Maternity and Parental Leave Policies
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Pregnant women and mothers often encounter bias by being viewed as inconveniences or liabilities by their employers. Their ability to perform quality work is also presumed to be compromised due to their pregnancy or motherhood responsibilities. Insufficient support and workplace policies exacerbate these challenges, including the absence of flexible work arrangements and adequate accommodations like maternity leave.
These inequities impact women across various sectors; however, they are particularly evident within the health and pharmacy workforce since women represent over 70% of the workforce in the health and social sectors1. To address these issues and inequities, it is crucial to challenge and dismantle the gender biases and stereotypes that perpetuate discrimination against pregnant women and mothers. EquityRx and FIPWiSE (Women in Science and Education) are hosting a digital event to highlight and address some of these issues, particularly those related to maternity leave policies.
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29 May 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Enabling pharmaceutical education transformation in the Western Pacific region: Launch of FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence
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Pharmaceutical education is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by the evolving healthcare landscape, technological advancements, and the need for highly skilled professionals. To support pharmaceutical education reform in WPR, FIP through the UNITWIN Network on Global Pharmacy Education Development, in collaboration with UNESCO and University College London (UCL), is establishing the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in Western pacific region.
Moderator
- Dalia Bajis , FIP Senior programme lead , FIP , The Netherlands
Co-Moderator
- Genuine Desireh , FIP Educational partnerships and projects manager ,FIP , The Netherlands
Panellists
- Catherine Duggan ,FIP CEO , FIP , The Netherlands
- Ralph J. Altiere , FIPEd Chair , FIP and University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
- Paul Gallagher, Deputy Head-Clinical, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- John Jackson, President , Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum , Australia
- Nisa Masyitah, FIP Project and Data Support Coordinator, FIP
Netherlands
- Lilian M. Azzopardi , Head, Department of Pharmacy , University of Malta , Malta
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23 May 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Closing the medicines supply gap in the African region: The East African perspective
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The expanding population in East Africa is putting immense pressure on the health sectors of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, both financially and organizationally. Over 90% of drugs in the region are imported, leading to frequent stock-outs of essential medications and medical supplies, exacerbating health issues. Diagnostic equipment is often out of use due to lack of repair, further straining the healthcare system.
Moderator:
- Genuine Desireh, Educational partnerships and projects manager, FIP, The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Ruben Viegas, Humanitarian and Sustainability Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Darius Uzabakiriho, COO and Co-Founder/ Treasurer, Irebe Biotech Ltd/ Rwanda National Pharmacy Council, Rwanda
- Jocelyn Chaibva, Pharmacist Director, Nu Fife Avenue Pharmacy, Harare, Zimbabwe
- David Taylor, Emeritus Professor, Pharmaceutical and Public Health Policy, University College London, United Kingdom
- Mavere Tukai, Director General, Medical Stores Department (MSD), Tanzania
- Jeremy Holmes, Former CEO, RPS, United Kingdom
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21 May 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
“Learnings from Policy Leaders in Pharmacy around the World: Eastern Mediterranean Region/Middle East
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The academic section concluded with a strategic plan, and advocacy and global influence were identified as critical priorities for the section. Panelists representing key stakeholders worldwide will be invited to address the following questions related to advocacy and change management.
Moderator:
- Barry Bleidt, Adjunct Professor - Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Florida A&M University, United States
- Jeanine P. Abrons, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, Clinical Associate Professor; Director of International Student Pharmacist Activities; Co-Director UI Mobile Clinic, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, United States
Panellists:
- Dixon Thomas, Professor & Associate Dean Clinical, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates
- Yousif Asiri, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy , King Saud University / University of the Pacific, Saudi Arabia
- Suhaib Muflih, Associate Professor, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
- Nisreen Mourad, PharmD, MSc, Chairperson, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Lebanon
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10 May 2024
FIPWiSE Interview Series - Ep3
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Explore insights on a gender-equal health workforce, decent work conditions and achieving work-life balance from the perspectives of Amanda Cavness, clinical pharmacist, Children’s Hospital of The Kings Daughters, USA, Rayene Abdelhadi, International Pharmaceutical Students` Federation past president, Algeria, and Renly Lim, senior research fellow, Australia, in a new episode of FIPWiSE (FIP Women in Science and Education) interview series
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30 April 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Using data to shape vaccination strategies – Launch of FIP’s global intelligence report on the role of pharmacists in vaccination
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Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions to mitigate the burden of disease and saves millions of lives per year. The role of pharmacists as widely documented during the pandemic further reemphasizes the importance of pharmacy-based vaccination in health promotion. The strategic use of vaccination surveillance data can inform and shape public health policies and vaccination approaches. This event will explore the use of surveillance data using international examples of pharmacy-based vaccination services and advocate for extended pharmaceutical services in vaccination. The event will additionally present other global vaccination data-driven projects and their use in policy making.
Moderator:
- Ian Bates, Director, Global Pharmaceutical Observatory, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), United Kingdom
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Development and Transformation, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Spain
Panellists:
- Marta Gacic-Dobo, Team Lead, Global Monitoring, WHO, Switzerland
- Katrina Bouzanis, Director, Policy and Advocacy, International Federation on Ageing, Canada
- Farah Aqqad, Data Integration Specialist, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Jordan
- Sherly Meilianti, FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), United Kingdom
- Lyn Morgan, Head Public Affairs Influenza & Pandemic Preparedness, IFPMA: Coordinator Policy Committee, IVS, International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations Company: Sanofi, France
- Nisa Masyitah, FIP Project and Data Support Coordinator, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Indonesia
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26 April 2024
How can pharmacists support patients with co-morbidities in preventing fatty liver disease?
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In this third episode of our CPD bite series on self-care approaches for fatty liver disease management, explores how pharmacists can prevent the development of fatty liver disease and other complications among patients with existing comorbidities through encouraging early diagnosis and treatment of comorbidities.
Speakers:
Anamaria Cozma-Petruț, Associate Professor, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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25 April 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Vaccination services in pharmacy: what’s the price to pay?
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Remuneration is vital in the context of vaccination services provided by pharmacists. The adequate compensation of vaccination services recognizes the critical role pharmacists play in vaccine administration, ensuring accessibility and widespread immunization. Third-party remuneration of vaccination services supports the integration of all vaccination pathways and providers in broad vaccination strategies that aim to ensure equity of access to vaccination and high vaccination coverage rates. In addition, remuneration acknowledges the time, expertise, and resources invested in maintaining vaccine storage protocols, staying abreast of immunization guidelines, and participating in ongoing training. This financial recognition fosters a sustainable environment for pharmacies to actively engage in vaccination initiatives, promoting community well-being through increased vaccination rates and effective disease prevention.
Moderator:
- Sham Moodley, Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA), South Africa
Panellists:
- Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar, Visiting Professor in Pharmacy, University of Huddersfield, UK
- Mark Koziol, Chairman, Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA), UK
- Refiloe Mogale, Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa
- Maram Jamal Al Haj Ahmad, Vice Chairwoman, ID Pharma, Jordan
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25 April 2024
How can pharmacists support individuals living with fatty liver disease?
In this second episode of FIP’s CPD bite series on self-care approaches for fatty liver disease management
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Anamaria Cozma-Petruț, Associate Professor, Iuliu
Haţieganu
University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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24 April 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
What can the Curriculo PFP Programme for Pharmaceutical Scientists do to enhance my professional development and enable me to effectively manage my career?
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Curriculo provides an FIP seal approved professional development program aimed at supporting pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientist. To showcase what the program offers, Curriculo is launching a series of taster sessions aimed at pharmaceutical scientist. The first webinar in that series will be hosted by the New Generation of Pharmaceutical Scientist’s SIG and the Board of Pharmaceutical Science. In the webinar, Curriculo will outline what their program covers, and we will hear from previous pharmaceutical scientists that have enjoyed and learned from the program.
Moderator:
- Rebecka Isaksson, Research Fellow, UCL School of Pharmacy, UK
Panellists:
- Karen Glen, Director, Curriculo Solutions Ltd, UK based; Delivery world-wide
- Sifei HAN, Lab Head, Associate Professor, China Pharmaceutical University (main), Monash University (adjunct), China
- Maria Virginia GIOLITO, Postdoctoral researcher, Pole of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institut de Recherche Experimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
- Clement Haeck, Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Population Council, France/USA
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22 April 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Safe disposal of medicines: A helpful solution for our planet
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Adequate medicine disposal is crucial for environmental and public health. Unused or expired medications pose serious risks when disposed of incorrectly, as they can contaminate water sources and harm wildlife. Encouraging responsible disposal helps prevent the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Public awareness about safe disposal methods, such as drug take-back programs, not only safeguards the environment but also contributes to a safer, healthier community by minimizsing potential hazards associated with improper medication disposal in short- and long-term perspectives.
Moderator:
- Chima Amadi, Public health pharmacist
1) Public health Division, Birmingham City Council, United Kingdom
2) Clemac Digital Health, Nigeria.
Facilitator:
- Ruben Viegas, FIP Sustainability and Humanitarian Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Bee Yean LOW, Associate Professor, University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Ladan Karim-Nejad, Regulatory Affairs Fellow, Pharmaceutical Industry, USA
- Luis Figueiredo
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19 April 2024
What is fatty liver disease and who is most at risk of developing it? (available in Polish and Romanian subtitles)
In this first episode of this FIP CPD bite series on self-care approaches for fatty liver disease management shares an overview of the epidemiology of fatty liver disease, its pathophysiology, its global burden, and the main risk groups and risk factor
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Anamaria Cozma-Petruț, Associate Professor at the Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca
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18 April 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
E-labelling & Digital Transformation in Pharmacy
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E-labelling, also known as electronic labelling, represents a significant step towards digital transformation in providing medication information electronically rather than through traditional paper information leaflets (PILs). At the 2023 FIP Congress in Brisbane, Australia, an insight board was convened to delve into the value, benefits, and barriers associated with e-labelling, its role in promoting health equity and equitable access to health information as well as the role of pharmacists in facilitating e-labelling adoption. Subsequently, a report summarising key insights and recommendations from the board was produced. FIP is hosting a digital event to build on the results of the report and to further explore e-labelling as a solution for improving accessibility and equity in health information, whilst also addressing challenges associated with the technology and regulatory aspects.
Moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Senior Programme Lead, FIP, The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Equity and Humanitarian Programme Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Ema Paulino, President, National Pharmacy Association (ANF), Portugal
- Brett Simmonds, Chair FIP Regulators Advisory Group, Australia
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation, Sweden
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28 March 2024, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Cultural and Linguistic Considerations in the Development of Collaborative Services in Pharmacy
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As the pharmacy profession provides services to diverse patient populations, new pharmacy services and approaches that address social determinants of health and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals need to be designed with principles related to global health. Also, services must reflect the communities' needs by applying principles of global health and ensuring that communities' cultural and linguistic needs are considered to provide care for the whole person, integrating traditional practices, language, and health beliefs.
This session is designed to discuss examples of developing programs and services that achieve these goals, explore mutual benefits between multinational and interprofessional collaborators, and explore non-traditional means to enhance our effectiveness and recognition in service provision by patients and communities. This presentation aims to empower pharmacists worldwide with knowledge and strategies to develop services that reflect these principles.
Moderator:
- Jeanine Abrons, Co-Director UI Mobile Clinics, Director, University of Iowa, College of Pharmacy, International Student Pharmacist Experiences, USA
Panellists:
- Ashleigh Wallace-Lacey, Consultant, Travel Medica, Dominica
- Jane Boyd, Laboratory Instructor, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Carlton Languedoc, Head of Sales, Public Health, and Public Relations, Jollys Pharmacy, Dominica
- Deb Dunkhase, Adjunct Instructor, Management and Entrepreneurship, Co-Founder, Open Heartland, University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business and Open Heartland, USA
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22 March 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Pharmacy engagement in tuberculosis prevention and care
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and curable disease. However, according to the WHO, in 2022, it affected 10.6 million people worldwide and caused 1.3 million deaths. TB occurs in all countries and in people of all ages. Multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) remains a public health crisis and a threat to health security, with only about two in five people receiving treatment in 2022. In this digital event, experts will explore the role that pharmacists play in the fight against TB, and how this role can be further leveraged. This event marks World TB Day and aims to strengthen pharmacy engagement, foster collaboration and contribute to a TB-free world through collective expertise and commitment.
Moderator:
- Manjiri Gharat, Principal, Prin. K.M.Kundnani Pharmacy Polytechnic,India , Vice-President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
Co-moderator:
- Cátia Caneiras, Portugal
Panellists:
- Hannah Monica Dias, Cross Cutting Lead, Multisectoral engagement and accountability, WHO Flagship Initiative to end TB, Public-Private Mix and TB Elimination, Global Tuberculosis Programme, World Health Organization
- Rosalind Miller, Research Consultant TBPPM Learning Network, UK
- Tim Rennie, Director of Taught Postgraduate Programmes University of Bath, UK
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20 March 2024, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
The role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of periodontal disease and other common oral health conditions
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This event will provide pharmacists with essential knowledge about periodontal disease by exploring the basics of the disease. We will discuss the relationship between oral health and non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney disease, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to wellness. Evidence-based oral hygiene recommendations tailored for effective periodontitis management will also be explored. Join us to celebrate World Oral Health Day and understand the role of pharmacists in periodontal disease and other common oral health conditions.
Moderator:
- Luís Lourenço, Professional secretary FIP, Portugal
Panellists:
- Philippe Bouchard, Dental Surgeon Université Paris Cité Rothschild hospital, AP-HP France
- Zehra Yonel, Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Asma Yahyouche, Assistant Professor in Clinical Pharmacy and Prescribing/ GP non-medical pharmacist prescriber University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
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8 March 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Gender Equity in the Health Workforce: Accelerating progress
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Gender inequities persist in the pharmaceutical and health workforce, hindering the professional growth and opportunities for women. The COVID-19 pandemic has also disproportionately affected women in the workforce, magnifying these inequities which may in turn lead to women leaving the health workforce.
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, themed ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’, FIP will host an event to delve into the challenges faced by women in these sectors, shedding light on gender equity gaps and advocating for inclusive practices. The event will feature a report by Women in Global Health, emphasising the importance of addressing these disparities, exacerbated by the pandemic, for the advancement of gender equity.
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP Chief Executive Officer, The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Nour ElTahla, FIP Equity and Humanitarian Programme Manager, The Netherlands
- Aysu Selçuk, FIP Policy, Practice and Compliance Manager, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Roopa Dhatt, Executive Director, Women in Global Health, United States
- Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Pharmaceutics, King’s College London, United Kingdom
- Vibhuti Arya, Professor and Advisor for Pharmacy Partnerships and Policy, St. John’s Univ/NYC Health Dept, United States
- Parisa Aslani, FIP Vice President, FIPWiSE Executive Sponsor, University of Sydney, Australia
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5 March 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Empowering Pharmacy Technicians: Navigating Resilience in Healthcare
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In this digital event, we will explore the critical role resilience plays in supporting a healthy workforce and explore strategies that pharmacy technicians can employ to strengthen it. Designed to address the unique challenges faced by early career pharmacy technicians, this event will include discussions on the latest evidence and research related to resilience in the field. Gain insights into fostering resilience amidst evolving demands, discover strategies to support early career professionals, and keep up to date with the latest evidence-based practices. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to contribute to the resilience of the healthcare workforce while keeping abreast of the latest evidence in the field.
Moderator:
- Abigail Tan, Senior Pharmacy Technician KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
Panellists:
- Zubin Austin, Murray Koffler Research Chair Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Canada
- Amanda Cavness, PharmD, BCPPS, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Hematology/Oncology Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, United States
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4 March 2024, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Obesity: understanding the disease, nutritional approaches and new pharmacological interventions
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More than 1 billion people worldwide are obese. The World Health Organization estimates that, by 2025, about 167 million people will be less healthy because they are overweight or obese. In this webinar we will focus on understanding the complexities of obesity, looking at its classification as a disease and a risk factor for chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. We will also explore nutritional approaches to obesity prevention and control, and present the latest advances in pharmacological interventions that pharmacists need to be aware of. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical tools from expert speakers. Join us on World Obesity Day and understand the multifaceted management of obesity.
Moderator:
- Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant Professor Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Portugal
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29 February 2024, 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Road Map for Drug Product Development and Manufacturing of Biologics
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Therapeutic biologics products encompass different modalities, and their manufacturing processes may be vastly different. However, there are many similarities that run across the different modalities during the drug product development and manufacturing. In this talk, we will review a roadmap in a phase dependent manner delineating formulation, drug product development and manufacturing considerations in alignment with the different phases of clinical development from pre-clinical through commercialization.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, VP of Operations & Development ReVive Biotechnolohy, United States
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Switzerland
Panellist:
- Krishnan Sampath,
Senior Vice President of CMC Development and Manufacturing, USA
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28 February 2024, 17:00 - 18:00 CET
Hospital Pharmacy Practice & Achievements in EMRO. What next?
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The event is organized by the HPS to share the Hospital Pharmacy practice and achievements in EMRO.
Six different countries will be sharing their experience.
Moderator:
- Waël Abi-Ghanem, VP FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section for EMRO, Lebanon
Panellists:
- Anas Hamad, Director of Pharmacy Department National Center for Cancer Care & Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
- Fakhr Al-Ayoubi, Head of the Cardiology Quality Pharmacy Team
Department of Cardiac Sciences KFCC, College of Medicine, King Saoud University, Saudi Arabia
- Suzan S.Hammoudeh, Pharmacy Administrative Affairs Head
King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan
- Salwa Ahsan, Chief of Pharmacy (Shifa) Shifa International Hospitals Ltd. & Pakistan Society of Health-System Pharmacist (PSHP), Pakistan
- Ina Adaimy, Head of Pharmacy department Saint Joseph University Hospital, Lebanon
- Mohamed Nagy, Pharmacy Director Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt, Egypt
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27 February 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Welcome to Pharmabridge!
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Pharmabridge is a program of the FIP Foundation that aims to facilitate educational and professional development, mentorship/tutoring, exchange opportunities for pharmacists, pharmacy educators, and pharmaceutical scientists. The objective is to strengthen pharmacy services, pharmacy education, and pharmaceutical science in developing and transitional countries. This webinar is an orientation on the pharmabridge program, the previous work of pharmabridge and how pharmacists especially those in developing and translational countries can leverage this program to improve their practice.
Learning objectives
1. To increase awareness of Pharmabridge program amongst FIP members, FIP-ECPG and support organizations.
2. To help members understand how they can participate and benefit from the program.
3. To inform partner organizations and members with vast knowledge and professional experience on how to support the pharmabridge program through being a host/mentor, tutoring, providing educational tools resources and donations.
After the webinar, participants can become either host/mentor or mentee in the program.
Moderator:
- Eeva Terasalmi, FIP Foundation, Finland
Panellists:
- Harriet Onyedibe, Pharmacist , Nigeria
- Rebekah Moles, FIP Foundation Director, Australia
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13 February 2024, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Mastering Writing Productivity: Tips and Tricks from Pharmacy Faculty
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Pharmacy educators in academia often have a wide variety of responsibilities, such as teaching, pharmacy practice, research, and service, which make it difficult to find time to develop scholarship. However, as educators, scholarship is crucial not only for promotion and tenure at universities and institutions, but also for advancing knowledge in their field of expertise as part of professional development and incorporating these innovative concepts in the didactic and clinical setting. This event will have a panel of diverse pharmacy educators sharing their experiences and strategies on how to address these barriers to promote writing productivity.
Moderator:
- KarenBeth H. Bohan, Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
Co-moderator:
- Nicole Cheung, Assistant Professor, Science Education
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, USA
Panellists:
- Melody Ryan, Assistant Provost for Global Health and Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science University of Kentucky, USA
- Kristin Janke, Director, Wulling Center for Innovation & Scholarship in Pharmacy Education, Professor, Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems Associate Dean, Assessment & Quality
Coordinator, #RxWritingChallenge University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, USA
- Tina Brock, Director, Collaborative Practice Centre University of Melbourne, Australia
- Balamurugan Tangiisuran, Associate Professor School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains, Malaysia
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7 February 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Ethics of Sustainable Healthcare
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There has been a recent increase in awareness within the pharmacy profession to practice in an environmentally sustainable manner. This is coupled with the emergence of concern with respect to climate change. However, sustainability is more than environmental consciousness. Sustainable development requires consideration of all three pillars of sustainability: social, economic, and environmental.
Global spending on healthcare is increasing more rapidly than the global economy, now accounting for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP). The WHO note that this is of particular concern in low- and middle-income countries where health care costs are increasing more rapidly than in high-income countries. As public money funds the majority of healthcare expenditure, this gives rise to ethical concerns with respect to universal access and equality in the provision of health care to populations.
Sustainability has been further described in the Brundtland report as “meet(ing) the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” (United Nations, 1987).
This session will provide an opportunity to discuss ethical considerations with respect to sustainable provision of healthcare for current and future
generations.
Moderator:
- Betty Chaar, Associate Professor The University of Sydney, Australia
- Carl Schneider, Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice
The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
Panellists:
Cicely Roche, Associate Professor in Practice of Pharmacy &
Trinity College Dublin Fellow in Education for Sustainable Development, Ireland
- Sharon Pfleger,Professor Consultant in Pharmaceutical Public Health NHS Highland, United Kingdom
- Sanya Ram, Senior Lecturer Auckland University, New Zealand
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1 February 2024, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Optimising cancer care: community pharmacy strategies to support patients on oral treatment
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This digital event explores the critical role of community pharmacies in advancing cancer care, particularly for patients undergoing oral treatment. As the cancer care landscape evolves towards personalised approaches, the event addresses the urgent need for effective patient support. Experts will explore innovative strategies with a focus on patient-centred approaches. Throughout the event, different pharmacist interventions from different countries will be showcased, providing a broad perspective on global best practices and fostering cross-cultural insights. Attendees can expect valuable discussions on optimising patient outcomes and well-being, fostering collaboration between healthcare providers, and improving the overall quality of cancer care.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation, Sweden
Panellists:
- Melanie Dalby, Clinical Academic Research Lead for pharmacy King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Tamara Peiró Zorrilla, Coordinator Pharmaceutical Care Department General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, Spain
- Michael Reff, Founder & Executive Director of NCODA, Inc. National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA) New York, USA
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31 January 2024, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Managing Symptoms and Supporting Self-Care Handbook Launch
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Join our digital event featuring FIP experts and specialists in Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) for a key discussion on the evolving role of pharmacists in IDA prevention and management. We will launch the "Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Managing Symptoms and Supporting Self-Care" handbook, equipping pharmacists with practical insights. We will explore global data and trends, engage in interactive activities, and gain a deeper understanding of IDA. Learn from community and clinical pharmacists' perspectives and join a panel discussion with experts to address challenges, technological advancements, patient education, and collaborative care models in IDA management.
Moderator:
- Sherly Meilianti, FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist, (FIP), The Netherlands
Co-moderator:
- Leonila M. Ocambo, Executive Committee Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum, Community Pharmacy Section Philippine Pharmacists Association, Philippines
Speakers:
- Nisa Masyitah, FIP Project and Data Support Coordinator, (FIP), Indonesia
- Grace Adebayo, FIP GPO Intern International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Nigeria
- Josep M Guiu-Segura, Director of pharmacy and medicines, Consortium of Health and Social Care of Catalonia, Spain
- Rosalynn L. Pangan, Associate Director for Planning & Supplier Relationship, Supply Chain Management Group, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Global City and Quezon City, Philippine Pharmacists Association, Philippines
- Susan Tang Siew Chin, Malaysia Pharmacist Society, Malaysia
- Jenae Robertz, Clinical Pharmacist Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, Michigan, United States of America, USA
- Farah Aqqad, FIP Data Integration Specialist, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Jordan
- Sham Moodley, Vice Chair Honorary Research Fellow ICPA Board of Directors School of Health Science UKZN PSSA FPS Exco, South Africa
- Linda Tahaineh, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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30 January 2024, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Climate change and vector-borne neglected tropical diseases: Positioning pharmacy practice to drive awareness, prevention and management
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Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) impact over one billion people annually, and disproportionately affect impoverished communities, particularly women and children in tropical areas, leading to 200,000 annual deaths around the world. In addition, global climate change is affecting the distribution patterns of these diseases and cases are emerging in countries where they had never been a cause for concern. Pharmacists can play a pivotal role in raising awareness of NTDs and in their prevention and management. To commemorate World NTDs Day, FIP invites you to join this event and learn how pharmacists may contribute to eradicating NTDs and improving global health.
Moderator
– Shellyza Sajwani, Climate change and pharmacy, global health and oncology pharmacy specialist; FIP Lead for DG 21 (Sustainability in pharmacy), Canada
Panelists
– Chima Amadi, Public health pharmacist, Public health Division, Birmingham City Council, United Kingdom
– Emmanuella Nzeribe, RSTMH Student Ambassador and African Regional Office's Relations Officer of the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation, Nigeria
Cristina Fernández-Barrantes, PharmD, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Costa Rica
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24 January 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Advancing future pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences: Launch of the FIP AIM academic capacity assessment tool
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In observance of International Day of Education, the January 24th webinar will mark the launch of the “FIP AIM academic capacity assessment tool”, highlighting the critical role of educational advancement in fostering societal peace and development. This event will introduce a strategic tool by FIP AIM, designed to strengthen academic capacity in pharmacy education, in line with global healthcare and workforce development goals. Experts will discuss strategies to empower educators and improve the impact of their programmes. Key domains from the tool will be addressed, demonstrating its effective application to ensure education meets the evolving needs of the pharmacy profession and contributes to improved health outcomes.
Moderator:
- Ozge Ozer, Educational Partnership Manager FIP, The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Genuine Agakhan Desireh, Educational partnerships and project manager FIP, Kenya
Panellists:
- Ralph Altiere, Dean, Professor University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, USA
- Lilian Azzopardi, Head, Department of Pharmacy University of Malta, Malta
- Pierre Moreau, Dean FIP, Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Renukha Sellappans, Head of School School of Pharmacy, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
- Lisa Hong, Associate Professor and Director of Interprofessional Education Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, USA
- Rajani Shakya, Associate Professor Kathmandu University, Nepal
- Mohamed Baraka, Dean Fatima College of Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates
- Shaun E. Gleason, Assoc. Prof. and Asst. Dean for Distance Degrees and Programmes University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, USA
- Abby Kahaleh, PhD, MS, BPharm, MPH, FAACP Tenured Associate Professor for Clinical and Administrative Sciences; Board of Trustees Faculty Roosevelt University, United States
- Hanan Refaat, Dean Future University, Egypt
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24 January 2024
FIPWiSE Interview Series - Ep2
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In the second episode of the FIPWiSE Interviews Series, past FIPWiSE chair Claire Thompson interviewed the new FIPWiSE chair, Bahijja Raimi-Abraham. Dr. Thompson helps introduce the new chair, her passion, her plans for the FIPWiSE and how she became fearless. They talk about FIPWiSE's positive practice environments toolkit, focusing on creating a positive and safe work environment.
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1 January 2024
FIPWiSE Interview Series - Ep1
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In the second episode of the FIPWiSE Interviews Series, past FIPWiSE chair Claire Thompson interviewed the new FIPWiSE chair, Bahijja Raimi-Abraham. Dr. Thompson helps introduce the new chair, her passion, her plans for the FIPWiSE and how she became fearless. They talk about FIPWiSE's positive practice environments toolkit, focusing on creating a positive and safe work environment.
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20 December 2023, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Heart Failure
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Heart failure is a common condition worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it affects an estimated 26 million people globally and is projected to increase in the coming years due to aging populations and increasing rates of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Join us for an informative webinar that highlights the importance of heart failure management and the crucial role pharmacists play in improving patient outcomes. We’ll discuss the latest research, guidelines, and best practices for pharmacists to enhance their knowledge and skills in heart failure management.
Moderator:
- Karolina Cieslak, Associate Director - Risk Management Eli Lilly & Company, USA
Panellists:
- Ju-Chieh Wung, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiology
Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- Christine Ko, Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
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19 December 2023, 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Pharmacovigilance- The Changing Global Paradigm
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Pharmacovigilance (PV) is the science of detection, collection, assessment, monitoring and prevention of adverse events due to drugs. With more complex drugs and drug / device combinations in development and use, pharmacovigilance has become progressively become more stringent and challenging. Pharmacovigilance impacts every stakeholder, including CMC, clinical, sales& marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing. Ensuring patient safety is the central theme of PV.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, VP of Operations & Development ReVive Biotechnolohy, United States
- Kaushik Desai, Advisor Indian Pharma Machinery Manufacturers Association, India
Panellist:
- Moin Don, Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Jamia Hamdard University, India
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15 December 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Never Waste a Crisis: Disruptive Technologies in Africa during and post COVID-19 Pandemic
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Since COVID-19 many things have changed about the way we live, work and play. Deployment of technology and use of synchronous and asynchronous modes of communication has been truly phenomenal. Pharmacy and pharmaceutical services must embrace newer ways of working in order to continue to deliver on its mandate on improving lives This digital event provides insights into some of the technologies in use to ensure care and why pharmacy systems across the African continent must be resilient and guard against barriers to embracing positive technological disruptions.
Moderator:
- Arinola Joda, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy/Secretary General University of Lagos/African Pharmaceutical Forum, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Samuel Akuffo, Global Operations - Africa Fulfillment Lead Zipline International, Ghana
- Adeshina Opanubi, Lead Consultant; Project Catalyst Shyne and Chloe Consulting; Pharmalliance, Nigeria
- Dudzai Mureyi, Researcher The UNCOVER Group, University of Edinburgh, Zimbabwe
- Irene Awuor Olweny, Head, Chairperson Kisumu County Health Products and Technologies Unit and Chairperson of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, Nyanza Branch, Kenya
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14 December 2023, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
FIP Basel Statements – 2024 and beyond
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Originally developed in 2008, the FIP Basel Statements set standards for hospital pharmacy practice and the workforce. These 65 statements are grouped into 7 areas and cover all areas of the medicine use process in hospitals, from procurement to monitoring. The statements were last updated in Bangkok in 2014. To ensure the Basel Statements remain relevant and applicable to hospital pharmacists worldwide, HPS again formed a team for updates in 2023. During this webinar, Drs. Stephen Eckel and Michael Stepanovic will discuss the Basel Statement Update Project, review the activities performed in Brisbane, provide an insight into the continued analysis, and highlight next steps and dissemination plans.
Moderator / Speaker:
- Stephen Eckel, Assosciate Dean, Global Engagement UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA
Co-moderator / Speaker:
- Michael Stepanovic, Post-doctoral fellow, Health-System Pharmacy Administration UNC Eshelman School of Pharmcacy, USA
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13 December 2023, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
FIP ECPG Strategic Plan 2023-2030 Launch: Setting the Goals Ahead for the Early Career Pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Scientists and Educators Globally
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This digital event will occur to officially launch the ECPG strategic plan 2023-2030. This strategic plan, born from countless hours of collaboration and consultation, encapsulates ECPG’s commitment to promoting the values of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). It's a tribute to our relentless pursuit of excellence, our unwavering dedication to lifelong learning, and our fervent belief in the power of connections. Within these pages, you will find not just goals and objectives, but collective aspirations, finely woven with threads of inclusivity, empowerment, and innovation. ECPG aspires to create a thriving community where every early career professional finds their rightful place under the maxim of one FIP.
Moderator:
- Emmanuella Nzeribe, Research Assistant, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Safiye Çağansel, President, Manager FIP ECPG, Safiye Çağansel Eczanesi/Pharmacy, Cyprus
- Paul Sinclair, President FIP, Australia
- Luis Lourenço, Professional secretary FIP, Portugal
- Waranyu “Kimmy” Lengwiriyakul, President Asian Young Pharmacist Group, Thailand
- Lucas Chambel, international affairs department Associação Portuguesa de Jovens Farmacêuticos, Portugal
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12 December 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Partnerships and Opportunities with the FIP Foundation
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This Webinar will provide an opportunity for FIP members to learn how they can be involved FIP Foundation program and give input to the future of the FIP Foundation for Education and Research. Join small group discussions to learn about the Foundation’s Research grants, the Pharmabridge/Connections and Collaborations exchange program, and the Foundation’s Leadership Development scholarships for travel to World Congress and participate in the Leadership Development Workshop. You will be able to provide insights into future Foundation programming activities and identify areas for your involvement with Foundation Programs.
Moderator:
Abdikarim Mohamed Abdi, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Yeditepe University, Turkey Chair: - Jennifer Marriott, Adjunct Associate Professor Monash University, Australia
Panellists:
Jenelle Sobotka, Professor | Director of Online Certificate and Masters Programs in Pharmacy Leadership University of Cincinnati James L Winkle College of Pharmacy, United States of America - Andy Gray, Senior Lecturer University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa - Rebecca Moles, Associate Professor University of Sydney, Australia - Kevin Ben Laurence, FIP Foundation Board Member - Funmbi Okoya, Nigeria/United States of America
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8 December 2023, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Learnings from Policy leaders in Pharmacy around the World
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The academic section concluded with a strategic plan, and advocacy and global influence were identified as critical priorities for the section. Panelists representing key stakeholders worldwide will be invited to address the following questions related to advocacy and change management.
Moderator:
- Onyeka Obidiegwu, Assistant Secretary Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter, Nigeria
Panellists:
- Cyril O. Usifoh FPSN, FPCPharm, FNAPharm, Professor and President Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria/Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Nigeria
- Gisele Etame, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
- Serigne Omar Sarr, Professor and Chair, Scientific Committee
Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal/Senegalese National Pharmacists Council, Senegal
- Michael Mungoma, Dean School of Pharmacy, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
- Andy Gray, Senior Lecturer University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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1 December 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Pharmacists support to medication management for people living with HIV
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Preventing new HIV infections is one of the most important steps towards curbing the HIV epidemic. Pharmacists are ideally placed to support prevention strategies that can reduce the risk of transmission, including advice on safer sex practices, supporting the use of pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP/PEP) and supporting harm reduction strategies for intravenous drug users. Managing and optimising treatments in people living with HIV is another important way in which pharmacists can contribute. This event aims to explore options on how to assess and support patients, establish adherence strategies, manage side effects, provide counselling on lifestyle factors, and make appropriate referrals. Further, this event aims to provide skills to optimise HIV therapy, identify and resolve medication-related problems, collaborate with the care team, and empower patients to improve health outcomes.
Moderator:
- Sham Moodley, Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA) - South Africa
Panellist:
- Ali Ahmed, Assistant Prof. Pharmacy Practice Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Natalie Schellack, Head of the Department of Pharmacology University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Náila Neves, Associate Editor Ministry of Health, Brazil
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30 November 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
“Real-time release for dissolution testing of an oral solid dosage form – case study from industry (part I) and regulatory expectations (part II)”
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In this webinar a speaker from the B Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices
and from AstraZeneca each will discuss aspects of ICH Q13 related to continuous manufacturing and real time release testing with a special focus on dissolution testing. Specifically, Dr. Dumarey will start the webinar by presenting a case study of how to approach real-time release testing for an oral solid dose formulation. In the second half of the webinar, Dr. Limberg will discuss the assessment of prediction models for quality attributes”.
Moderator:
- Andreas Abend, Senior Principal Scientist MSD - USA
Panellists:
- Melanie Dumarey, Associate Director at AstraZeneca - Sweden
- Jobst Limberg, Head of Section Scientific Quality in European Procedures, Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices - Germany
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27 November 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
FDA Office of Generic Drugs and Advancing Generic Drug Development
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A convoluted network of diverse worldwide regulatory demands can hinder patients from obtaining generic medications. During this presentation, we will present global initiatives and participation in different regulatory domains, such as ICH, IPRP, GBHI, among others. The FDA OGD global affairs program will share the latest information regarding the Generic Drug Cluster and parallel Scientific Advice (PSA). We will discuss the benefits of a global harmonization that may enable quicker access to high quality, safe and effective generic drugs for patients.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, VP of Operations & Development ReVive Biotechnolohy, United States
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Regulatory Affairs Manager Bayer, Switzerland
Panellist:
- Sarah Ibrahim PhD, Associate Director, Office of Generic Drugs Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States
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22 November 2023 - 2 November 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Sharing perspectives on the pharmacists’ needs in humanitarian settings
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FIP has developed a humanitarian programme that aims to identify all areas FIP can provide to support pharmacists and pharmacy teams in crises. Very often, pharmacists provide essential roles and services by supporting the distribution of medicines to patients and providing advice on stock management.
At FIP, we wish to support the profession in countries during a crisis and create awareness of pharmacists’ roles in disasters and emergencies, using their communities as support frameworks to ensure the profession’s preparedness. This event aims to showcase different emergency and disaster situations, showcasing the needs for the different countries and regions and pointing out how pharmacists can be involved.
Moderator:
- Rúben Viegas, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator FIP, The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Nour ElTahla, Projects Coordinator – Equity, sustainability policy and development FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Andraž Počič, MPharm, head of community pharmacy JZ Koroška Lekarna, Lekarniška podružnica Mislinja, Slovenia
- Hwaida Elsadig, Head of pharmacy practice department University of Medical Sciences and Technology Khartoum/Sudan, Sudan
- Catherine Duggan, Chief Executive Officer FIP, The Netherlands
- Prosper Hiag, Vice President FIP, Cameroon
- Salami Nouredine, Pharmacien SIGMAPHARM, Morrocco
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21 November 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
New roles of pharmacists in antimicrobial resistance: fungal disease management
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Resistant fungi are a growing public health threat. Fungal resistance poses a great challenge in the treatment of dermatophyte infections. To treat dermatophyte infections antifungal medications are prescribed which are usually given without confirmatory mycological testing. Moreover, they are overprescribed due to widespread use and availability of inexpensive topical antifungal preparations or corticosteroid–antifungal–antibacterial combinations.
Pharmacists can play a crucial role in appropriate antifungal prescribing through antifungal stewardship. They can educate patients, increase awareness and be effective stewards of antifungal prescriptions.
This webinar will focus on the growing issue of drug resistant fungal infections and highlight the role of pharmacists in this issue.
Moderator:
- Manjiri Gharat, FIP AMR Commission Chair FIP, India
Panellists:
- Dallas Smith, Epidemiologist Mycotic Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States
- Valeria Gigante, Technical Officer at AMR Division WHO, Switzerland
- Darija Kuruc Poje, Vice President European Association of Hospital Pharmacists, Croatia
- Anna Khanina, Antifungal Stewardship Project Officer National Centre for Infections in Cancer (NCIC), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia
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20 November 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship education: Supporting development of the pharmaceutical workforce
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The World Health Organization has emphasised the importance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) education. The first objective of the Global Action Plan on AMR is to improve awareness and understanding of AMR through effective communication, education, and training. To address AMR, all clinicians and health-care workers must become stewards of antimicrobials by prescribing them appropriately and educating their patients and colleagues on the proper use of this increasingly scarce medical resource.
However, there is limited evidence regarding the educational needs of the pharmaceutical workforce at a global level. Both HCPs and students express a desire to enhance their knowledge and competency through targeted and effective education and training on AMR. Therefore, FIP developed an online survey to identify the educational needs of pharmaceutical students, practitioners and educators. This webinar will focus on the results of this FIP AMR education survey.
Moderator:
- Catia Caneiras, Professor and Coordinator, Microbiology Laboratory of Environmental Health University of Lisbon, Portugal
Panellists:
- Rula Darwish, Dean School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Jordan
- Maarten Lambert, PhD Candidate University of Groningen, The Netherlands
- Hamisi Msagama, Master Student in Global Health Pharmaceutical Society of Tanzania, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Tanzania
- Souheib Kirat, Chairperson of Internal Relations IPSF, Algeria
- Alison Etukakpan, PhD student Monash University, Australia
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17 November 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Integrating point-of-care testing in community pharmacy practice: Findings from a global intelligence report
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Pharmacy professionals are fully committed to an interprofessional and person-centred approach to healthcare. Where the regulatory framework allows, a wide range of point-of-care tests (POCT) can be carried out in community pharmacies. POCT can be incorporated into disease management programmes to monitor the effects of treatment in people living with non-communicable diseases. In addition, in acute situations, pharmacy professionals can use POCT to support clinical decision-making and provide rapid, safe pharmaceutical care. These tests provide valuable data to inform health-related decisions and reduce avoidable visits to primary care physicians or emergency departments. At this event, FIP will launch a global intelligence report on pharmacy-based point-of-care testing.
Moderator:
- Sherif Guorgui, President of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Canada
Panellist:
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager, FIP, The Netherlands
- Mfonobong Ekpoh, FIP Intern, Nigeria
- Paul Sinclair, President FIP, Australia
- Luís Lourenço, Professional secretary FIP, Portugal
- Sadaf Faisal, Director, Professional Affairs, Canadian Pharmacists Association, Canada
- Ema Paulino, President, Portuguese National Association of Pharmacies (ANF), Portugal
- Mariet Eksteen, Professional Development and Support Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, South Africa
- Elen Jones, Director for Wales Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UK
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16 November 2023, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Men's health from a pharmacy angle: Supporting men with erectile dysfunction and improving awareness of prostate cancer
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Pharmacists can provide education and services related to key men’s health issues like erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer. This event will overview treatment options for erectile dysfunction, adequate medication use, including non-prescription medicines, and counselling points for these patients. Further, examples of specific campaigns in these areas can help attendees gain insights and skills to better support men in our communities for conditions highlighted by this global campaign.
Moderator:
- Rúben Viegas, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator, FIP ,The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Projects coordinator for Equity, sustainability policy and development, FIP, Netherlands
- Regina Ahmed, Guidance Manager, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UK
- Pablo Caballero Portero, Scientific Dissemination Technician
General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, Spain
- Raj Vaidya, Community Pharmacist, Hindu Pharmacy, Panaji – Goa, India
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15 November 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
The role of the pharmacist in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease that requires comprehensive care. Pharmacists have a role to play in the prevention, care and management of COPD. This event aims to highlight the key role of the pharmacist in COPD by providing insights into medication optimisation, inhaler technique and patient counselling. Participants will also learn about the COPD Right Care programme, a global social movement initiated by the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) to improve care for people with COPD, and also the Speak Up for COPD campaign, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of COPD among health and policy makers by amplifying the voices of patients, the COPD community and the public.
Moderator:
- Ema Paulino, President National Pharmacy Association (ANF), Portugal
Panellist:
- Tonya Winders, President & acting CEO of the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP); Chair of Speak Up for COPD, USA
- Siân Williams, Chief Executive Officer, International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), Registered in Scotland, working internationally
- Darush Attar-Zadeh, Clinical Fellow Respiratory Pharmacist North West London Integrated Care Board, RightBreathe, United Kingdom (England)
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP, The Netherlands
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14 November 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Reaching at-risk and vulnerable groups: Pharmacy’s role in inclusive vaccination
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FIP is organizing a series of three webinars centred on critical aspects of vaccination. These webinars aim to provide insights into three key topics to advance pharmacy-based vaccination services:
1. The first event is dedicated to addressing vaccine confidence and aims to explore the factors that influence public trust in vaccines and discuss strategies to bolster vaccine acceptance.
2. The second event focuses on preparing for vaccination campaigns during the winter season. This includes discussions on adapting vaccination strategies for seasonal challenges and ensuring the availability of vaccines during this crucial period.
3. The third event focuses on at-risk or vulnerable groups and examines the importance of reaching and safeguarding these populations and explores ways in which pharmacies can play a crucial role in their vaccination.
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta-Gómez, Community Pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Farmacia Acosta, Spain
Panellist:
- Alexandre Chadi, Pharmacist, Montreal University, Canada
- Anna Sangster, Director, Policy, Advocacy and Innovation, International Federation on Ageing, Canada
- Jorge Schlottke, Pharmacist, Confederacion Farmacèutica Argentina (COFA), Argentina
- Leonila Ocampo, President, Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management, Philippine
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9 November 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Preparing for winter: Pharmacy-based vaccination strategies (Episode 2)
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One of the key objectives of this webinar series is to harness the insights gained from the panel discussions to inform the development of global guidelines for pharmacy practices related to vaccination. These guidelines will serve as a valuable resource for the international pharmacy community, contributing to more effective and inclusive vaccination efforts worldwide.
Moderator:
- Dr Luna Bizri, Founder and manager of community pharmacy; Clinical Assistant professor; Adjunct faculty member, Lunapharm pharmacy; Lebanese International University; Lebanese American University, Lebanon
Panellists:
- Prof Lisa Nissen, Director – Health Workforce Optimisation, Centre for the Business and Economics of Health, University of Queensland, Australia
- Dr Eric J. Yager, Chair, Department of Allied Health Sciences; Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Mr Ilan J. Kreiser, Pharmacist - International Liaison Officer, Pharmaceutical Association of Israel, Israel
- Miss Anna van Renen, Research and Policy Officer, International Longevity Centre, UK
- Ms Leticia Caligaris, Pharmacist, Ministery of Defense, Uruguay
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7 November 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Regulators Advisory Group: Launch of the Regulatory Self-Assessment Tool for Substandard or Falsified Medical Products
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The World Health Organization estimated that more than one in 10 medicines in low- and middle-income countries was substandard or falsified (SF). This means that these countries spend well over USD 30 billion annually on SF pharmaceutical products. The FIP is seriously concerned about the ever-increasing risk to public health represented by SF pharmaceutical products, particularly in countries where legislation governing the manufacture and distribution of medical products, or the enforcement of legislation, is non-existent or ineffective.
Therefore, FIP Regulatory Advisory Group developed a regulatory self-assessment tool which is for the detection, quarantine and removal of SF medical products from the pharmaceutical supply chain in a country and to prevent the SF medical products from being used by the patient.
This webinar will focus on the issue of SF medical products and provide recommendations on how the new tool can be used globally to prevent SF medical products.
Moderator/Co-moderator:
- Brett Simmonds, Chair, FIP Regulatory Advisory Group, Australia
- Ronald Guse, Healthcare Consultant, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, Canada
Speakers:
- Dr John Hertig, Associate Professor and Department Chair, Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Babatunde Jayeola, Technical Officer (Health Products), WHO, Congo
- Zuzana Kusynová, FIP Lead for policy, practice and compliance, The Netherlands
- Dr Carmen Catizone, Regulatory Expert, CLM Pharmacy Advisors, USA
- Leonor Soares, Pharmacist, Professional Development & International Affairs, Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society, Portugal
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6 November 2023, 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Particle -size Measurement and Its Impact on Drug Bioavailability
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Tightly controlled particle size distribution is highly important for pharmaceutical drug development. Powder particle size distribution is a valuable indicator of quality and performance as it affects drug efficacy, safety and manufacturability.. The flowability and ease of handling of the API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) and excipients (fillers and lubricants) are key requirements for the drug formulation. Dissolution rates, and drug content uniformity are the most important parameters for drug effectiveness, quality, and most importantly, bioavailability.
Moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Switzerland
- Bouchra Meddah PharmD, Professor of Pharmacology & Medicine Faculty of Phgarmacy & Medicine of Rabat, Morrocco
Panellist:
- Udo Schlemm, Responsible for Microwave Sensors & Patents, TEWS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany
- Karim Maarif, Consultant KMCD Consulting, Morrocco
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2 November 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Unlocking Vaccine Confidence: A Pharmacy Perspective (Episode 1)
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FIP is organizing a series of three webinars centred on critical aspects of vaccination. These webinars aim to provide insights into three key topics to advance pharmacy-based vaccination services:
The first event is dedicated to addressing vaccine confidence and aims to explore the factors that influence public trust in vaccines and discuss strategies to bolster vaccine acceptance.
The second event focuses on preparing for vaccination campaigns during the winter season. This includes discussions on adapting vaccination strategies for seasonal challenges and ensuring the availability of vaccines during this crucial period.
The third event focuses on at-risk or vulnerable groups and examines the importance of reaching and safeguarding these populations and explores ways in which pharmacies can play a crucial role in their vaccination.
One of the key objectives of this webinar series is to harness the insights gained from the panel discussions to inform the development of global guidelines for pharmacy practices related to vaccination. These guidelines will serve as a valuable resource for the international pharmacy community, contributing to more effective and inclusive vaccination efforts worldwide.
Moderator:
- Leonila Ocampo, President Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management, Philippines
Panellists:
- Mary S. Hayney, Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, United States
- Melody L Berg, Editorial Director, Patient Medication Information American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP), United States
- Ross McKinnon, Professor College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Australia
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25 October 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Astana Declaration: Pharmacists contributing to primary health care
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On the 25th October, FIP celebrates five years since the signing of the Astana Declaration on primary health care on behalf of the profession. FIP will mark this special day with a digital event. During the event, progress and challenges on SDGs, key issues from WHA and FIP response will be discussed together with distinguished speakers. FIP will identify trends, gaps, challenges, and opportunities in the field of pharmacy and its relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, universal health coverage and, of course, primary health care.
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, CEO FIP, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Mark Koziol, Chairman Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA), United Kingdom
- Ian Bates, Director FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory, United Kingdom
- Lars Ake Söderlund, Sweden
- Faraz Khalid
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23 October 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention - Part 4
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This is the 4th and final episode in the FIP series ‘Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention’ which aimed to highlight the extensive advantages of vaccination beyond merely guarding against specific pathogens in older adults.
Parts 1 and 2 focused on the evidence base of indirect benefits of vaccination in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes and arthritis in older adults and prolonged immune responses that contribute to sustained health. They also underscored the indispensable role of pharmacists in promoting healthy aging through vaccination.
Este webinar se impartirá en inglés con traducción simultánea al español
Este webinar será apresentado em inglês com tradução simultânea para português
Ce webinaire se déroulera en anglais avec traduction simultanée en français.
このウェビナーは英語で行われ、日本語への同時通訳がつきます。
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, sustainability policy and development International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Netherlands
Panellists:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships
FIP, The Netherlands
- Eric J. Yager, Associate Professor, Microbiology; Chair, Department of Allied Health Sciences; Director, Pre-Pharmacy Programme; Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Nicola Veronese, Senior Researcher, University of Palermo, Italy
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20 October 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Enabling pharmaceutical education transformation in South East Asia: Launch of FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence
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Pharmaceutical education in the South-East Asia (SEA) region is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by the evolving healthcare landscape, technological advancements, and the need for highly skilled professionals. To support pharmaceutical education reform in SEA, FIP through the UNITWIN Network on Global Pharmacy Education Development, in collaboration with UNESCO and University College London (UCL), is establishing The FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in South-East Asia.
Recognising the unique needs and systems across countries and regions, this Centre seeks to leverage the expertise gained from the pioneer FIP UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in Africa. This aligns with the UNESCO agreement for 2023–2027, emphasising the need for an integrated approach to research, teaching, training, community engagement, and communication.
The aim of the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Centre for Excellence in South-East Asia is to advance pharmaceutical education in South-East Asia by fostering academic institutions collaboration, networking, and educational development.
Moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships FIP - The Netherlands
- Alison Ubong Etukakpan, FIP Educational partnerships and projects manager FIP - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO FIP - The Netherlands
- Ralph J. Altiere, FIPEd Chair FIP and University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - USA
- Rajani Shakya, Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy, School of Science, Kathmandu University - Nepal
- Rao V. S. V. Vadlamudi, Immediate Past President Indian Pharmaceutical Association - India
- Sherly Meilianti, FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist (FIP) - Netherlands
- Editha Renesteen, Head of Internal Quality Assurance System, Faculty of Military Pharmacy, The Republic of Indonesia Defense University - Indonesia
- Andi Hermansyah, Academia Faculty of Pharmacy Universitas Airlangga - Indonesia
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19 October 2023, 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Pain management and counselling: how can pharmacists support patients in achieving better quality of life
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Millions of people across the globe live with pain on a daily basis, including from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other forms of musculoskeletal pain and other types of pain. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to support patients in achieving appropriate pain management and control, by providing advice on pharmacological, non-pharmacological and behavioural measures. By enhancing their knowledge, pharmacists can meaningfully contribute to the interdisciplinary care of pain patients. This event will explore evidence-based approaches that pharmacists can recommend for improving the quality of life of those living with pain.
Moderator:
- Leonila Ocampo, President Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management - Philippines
Panellists:
- Jack Collins, Lecturer The University of Sydney - Australia
- Bhuvan KC, Lecturer in pharmacy, Discipline of Pharmacy School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology - Australia
- Andrew McLachlan, Head of School and Dean Sydney Pharmacy School, The University of Sydney - Australia
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18 October 2023, 13:00 - 16:00 CEST
11th FIP Global pharmacy technician symposium 2023 - Day 2
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13.00 - 14.30 IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE:
Panelists in this session will describe implementation of innovative pharmacy technician roles and provide real-world examples of successful practice models. The goal of this session is to inspire learners and provide practical suggestions for future advanced technician role implementation in the workplace.
Moderator:
- Kimberly McKeirnan, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy Director, Center for Pharmacy Practice Research Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane - United States
- Michael Mungoma, Dean, School of Pharmacy Mount Kenya University - Kenya
Panellists:
- Ken Hohmeier, Director of Community Affairs Professor, College of Pharmacy The University of Tennesse Health Science Center - United States
- Pauline Roberts, Systems Thinking Practitioner - United Kingdom
14.30 - 15.45 TEAM TECHS AND PHARMACISTS: SUCCESS STORIES AND PARTNERSHIPS:
Pharmacy technicians are critical members of the health care team. This session will highlight successful partnerships between pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and other members of the care team.
Moderator:
- Alison Hemsworth - United Kingdom
Panellists:
- Tara Clayson-Fisher, Statewide Pharmacy Technician Manager Statewide Hospital Pharmacy, Tasmanian Health Service - Australia
- Michelle Beirne, Senior Pharmacist Children’s Health Ireland - Ireland
15.45 - 16.00 CLOSING REMARKS
- Susan James, Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada, as well as Chair, Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee
- Ian Bates,
Director, FIP Global Observatory
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17 October 2023, 13:15 - 16:00 CEST
11th FIP Global pharmacy technician symposium 2023 - Day 1
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13.00 - 13.15
Opening Remarks by Dr Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO
13.15 - 14.30 RACIAL EQUALITY AND PHARMACY IN THE UK:
This session will explore equality, diversity and inclusion, through the lens of race, in UK pharmacy practice. How is this experienced and what is being done to address inequity?
Moderator:
- Peter Karegwa, National Chairman Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologists - Kenya
- Ryan Burke, Director of Professional Affairs Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - United States
Panellists:
- Parampreet Bahia, Programme Manager: Pharmacy Integration Programmes Workforce, Training and Education Directorate NHS England – South East / Pharmacy Technicians of Colour - United Kingdom
- Samantha Quaye, Head of School (Pharmacy) Workforce, Training and Education Directorate NHS England – London / Pharmacy Technicians of Colour - United Kingdom
14.30 - 16.00 COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK AND GLOSSARY PROJECT UPDATE:
The development of a competency framework for pharmacy technicians will set a new standard for the workforce to consider, support and monitor the pharmacy support workforce. The aim of the project is to facilitate and enable the sharing of relevant knowledge, skills and professional development tools for all pharmacy support workforce, across countries and regions.
Moderator:
- Dana Lyons, Manager, Provincial Operations Pharmacy Services Alberta Health Services - Canada
- Ryan Burke, Director of Professional Affairs Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - United States
Panellists:
- Kat Hall, Associate Professor of Clinical Education. Pharmacy Technicians Advisory Committee Member and Head of School, South East Pharmacy Team - NHS England
- Teri-Lynne Fogarty, Lecturer/ Coordinator of Pharmacy technician programme Nelson Mandela University - South Africa
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13 October 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
Pharmacy-based Common Ailment Schemes: Findings from a FIP global intelligence report
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Common ailment schemes (CAS) (aka minor ailment schemes) are programmes where patients can receive advice, care and, when needed, treatment for an agreed range of common, self-limiting health problems, generally without the need for appointment. They are equally important for triaging patients that do require being seen by a medical doctor or nurse. Such schemes greatly contribute to providing accessible, agile and quality care to patients, and to reducing pressure on general practice and emergency departments, thus making health systems more efficient. FIP conducted a global study on common ailments schemes, including a literature review, a survey of its member organisations, a compilation of case studies and an insight board meeting. The outcomes have been put together into a global intelligence report that will be presented and discussed at this event.
Moderator:
- Virginia Olmos, FIP vice president - Uruguay
Panellists:
- Pedro Amariles, Professor and researcher on Pharmaceutical Care and Clinical Pharmacy Universidad de Antioquia - Colombia
PharmaceuticalCare and Clinical Pharmacy Universidad de Antioquia - Colombia
- Stefano Omboni, Director Italian Institute of Telemedicine - Italy
- John 'Ikenna' Ogwuegbu , Translation Research ORISE Fellow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) - USA
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12 October 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Cardiovascular health - medication management and adherence
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Medication management is particularly important for people living with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) due to the increased likelihood of co-morbidities. This often leads to the need for multiple pharmacological therapies, resulting in polypharmacy. Close medication management between pharmacists and CVD patients is essential to ensure effective achievement of treatment goals, ensure adherence and reduce the incidence of unpleasant or fatal side effects, thereby reducing the burden of CVD. This digital event will address the importance of proper medication management and adherence in the successful management of CVD, the factors associated with non-adherence to CVD medications, and the economic impact of pharmacist interventions on CVD medication adherence.
Moderator:
- Virginia Olmos, FIP vice president - Uruguay
Panellists:
- Pedro Amariles, Professor and researcher on Pharmaceutical Care and Clinical Pharmacy Universidad de Antioquia - Colombia
PharmaceuticalCare and Clinical Pharmacy Universidad de Antioquia - Colombia
- Stefano Omboni, Director Italian Institute of Telemedicine - Italy
- John 'Ikenna' Ogwuegbu , Translation Research ORISE Fellow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) - USA
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10 October 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Learnings from Policy leaders in Pharmacy around the World
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The academic section concluded with a strategic plan, and advocacy and global influence were identified as critical priorities for the section. Panelists representing key stakeholders in Asia (as part of a worldwide series) will be invited to address the following questions related to advocacy and change management.
Moderator:
- Toyin Tofade, President Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - United States
Panellists:
- Yolanda Robles, President - Professor; BS Pharm, MPharm, PhD
Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Association - Philippines
- Ken-ichi Inui, President - Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy – Professor Emer, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University - Japan
- TV Narayana, President - Owner Indian Pharmaceutical Association - SBD College of Pharmacy - India
- Amrahi Buang, President Malaysian Pharmacists Society - Malaysia
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9 October 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Mental health - Screening, referral and support by pharmacists
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As mental health problems become more prevalent, this event will address the role that pharmacists can play in integrated interprofessional care, through early screening, effective referral and support of people with mental health conditions.
Attendees will gain insight into the latest screening tools that enable pharmacists to identify individuals at risk and refer them to appropriate resources.
In addition, the event will explore the pharmacist's role in providing appropriate support and counseling to patients and working with healthcare teams to promote holistic mental wellness.
Through this event, FIP hopes to empower pharmacists to transform mental health care.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation - Sweden
Panellists:
- Claire O'Reilly, Associate Professor, Sydney Pharmacy School The University of Sydney - Australia
- Hayley Gorton, Senior Lecturer In Pharmacy Practice University of Huddersfield - UK
- Sheilla;
Ferreira, PhD Sheilla Ferreira Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil - Brazil
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5 October 2023, 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Understanding migraine and medication overuse headache: How can pharmacists better support patients?
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Migraine is a neurological disorder with intense headaches and various symptoms, which affects the quality of life of millions of people. Medication overuse headache (MOH) is a debilitating condition caused by excessive use of pain relievers, often to manage chronic headaches. Pharmacists play a crucial role in the management of both conditions by advising patients about proper medication usage, suggesting non-pharmacological interventions and lifestyle changes, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive appropriate care. This event will explore different options for the management of migraine and MOH and provide guidance on how pharmacists may support patients.
Moderator:
- Tara Hehir, SAPS President Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section - Australia
Panellists:
- Jacinta Johnson, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy University of South Australia - Australia
- Pernilla Bjerkeli, Associate Professor in Public Health and Pharmacist University of Skövde / School of Health Sciences - Sweden
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14 September 2023, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Non-communicable diseases: Effective medication management and adherence
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise and represent a major global health challenge. This digital event addresses the importance of proper medication management and adherence in the successful management of long-term NCDs. It will discuss medication management practices and adherence, factors influencing non-adherence in patients with lifestyle-related NCDs, and interventions to promote adherence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Pharmacists play a critical role in optimising medication treatments, educating patients and implementing interventions to improve adherence, thereby contributing to better health outcomes for NCD patients worldwide.
Moderator:
- Timothy F Chen, Professor of Medication Management, Head of Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research, Research Academic Director – Health Services Research - The University of Sydney
Panellists:
- Job F.M. van Boven, Associate Professor University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)/Medication Adherence Expertise Center of the Netherlands (MAECON) - The Netherlands
- Rie Nakajima, Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Nihon University - Japan
- Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
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13 September 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention - Part 3
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Building on the Part 2 of the series, Part 3 will focus on the burden of diseases and the risks and costs of not widening access to vaccination.
FIP resources will be revisited as well as the process of setting up vaccination at a pharmacy: pre-vaccination, vaccination, post-vaccination and in-depth case studies.
The event will take the format of a brief presentations followed by a panel discussion in which experts will join in to share their knowledge and expertise.
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, sustainability policy and development International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Projects coordinator for Equity, sustainability policy and development FIP - Netherlands
Panellists:
- Esther McNamara, Senior Health Policy Lead International Longevity Center UK - United Kingdom
- Jane Barratt, Secretary General International Federation on Aging - Canada
- Sachiko Ozawa, Associate Professor, Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy - United States
- Peter Guthrey, Senior Pharmacist-Strategic Policy Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Australia
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12 September 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Designing pharmacies towards an accessible, patient-centred and service-oriented model of practice
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Community pharmacy spatial requirements and design are a crucial intersection of accessibility, functionality and the enablement of a range of professional services in the field of pharmacy. This topic brings together pharmacists, architects, designers, and experts in the healthcare industry to delve into the spatial considerations that can impact pharmacy practice, patient interactions, and architectural aspects, and contribute to the optimal functioning and customer experience at community pharmacies.
Moderator:
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Development and Transformation
Panellists:
- Raimond Pinto, Interior Designer Rai Pinto Studio, www.raipinto.com - Spain / USA
- Ranjita Dhital, Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Health Studies University College London - UK
- Joseph Cook, Creative Fellow University College London - United Kingdom
- Laura Martín Gutiérrez, Lead for National Professional Sections
General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain - Spain
- Aliki Peletidi, Pharmacy Programme Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice & Academic Director for Training and Service Provision Department of Health Sciences, University of Nicosia/Federation of the Cooperative Pharmacies of Greece - Cyprus/Greece
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11 September 2023, 13:30 - 15:00 CEST
Interconnection between the acute pain management and mental wellbeing
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The relationship between acute pain and mental health significantly influences an individual's overall well-being.
Untreated acute pain can disrupt daily functioning, potentially leading to subsequent mental health issues.
Similarly, mental health conditions can sometimes manifest as acute pain.
Pharmacists hold a key position in this context.
This webinar will spotlight their crucial role in integrated acute pain management, emphasizing the link between acute pain and mental well-being, and promoting a holistic approach to care.
Moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships FIP - The Netherlands
Co-moderator:
- Ozge Ozer, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager FIP - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Aline Hajj, Associate Professor Laval University - Canada
- Beth Fowler, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - United Kingdom
- Alicia Peña Bizama, Chartered Psychologist - United Kingdom
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8 September 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Experiences from the field: Re-inventing the roles of Pharmacists in Africa Post-COVID-19
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COVID-19 has forever changed the world of work and how things are done across the globe. The pandemic was a brutal exposé on global health systems and emergency preparedness with Pharmacy playing a crucial role in supporting the populace through tough times. This digital event X-rays the experiences of Pharmacists that have re-invented their roles in various areas of practice amidst crisis across the African continent.
Moderator:
- Arinola Joda, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmac University of Lagos - Nigeria
Panellists:
- Jocelyn Chaibva, CEO Nu Fife Avenue Pharmacy - Zimbabwe
- Sola Solarin, Managing Partner Savante Consulting Ltd. - Nigeria
- Mujahidhussein G Valji, Chief Pharmacist Aga Khan Health Services - Tanzania
- Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Associate Professor Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Kwame Nkruma University of Science and Technology, Kumasi - Ghana
- Elijah Mohammed, Former Registrar Pharmacy Council of Nigeria - Nigeria
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5 September 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
In-Vitro Release Testing of Semisolid Topical Dosage Forms
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The semisolid topical dosage forms include creams, ointments, and gels. They are special dosage forms with particular compositions, structures, transformations at the site of administration and mechanisms of release. In vitro release test (IVRT) is a simple, reliable and reproducible tool utilized for the assessment of the performance of these complex formulations. The applications of IVRT gradually evolved from screening of the impact of scale up post approval changes (variations) to comparative evaluations of multisource drug products. The presentation will focus on the particularities and relevance of IVRT, the role of critical assessment of qualitative / quantitative composition for appropriate interpretation, the current applications and possible extension.
Moderator:
- Horst-Dieter Friedel, Former Director, retired Worked for Bayer AG, Germany
Panellists:
- Flavian Stefan Radulescu, Assoc.Prof. University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila Bucharest - Romania
- Xiao Yu Xie, Head of laboratory Eurofins PHAST Development GmbH & Co. KG - Germany
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4 September 2023, 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Impact of regulatory reliance on expanding global access to essential medicines
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Global collaboration of international health authorities is encouraged by WHO to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of locally registered medicinal products.
Strong regulatory systems for approving the marketing of medicinal products are a critical element of well-functioning health systems and important contributors to improving access and achieving universal health coverage.
Regulatory reliance is an effective way of regulating medical products through using global resources & financial investment more efficiently.
The implementation of Good regulatory Reliance practices (GRelP) on other regulators’ work promotes regulatory cooperation, convergence and transparency through networking and work-sharing.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian, Consultant - USA
Co-Moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Global Regulatory Affairs Manager - Croatia
Panellist:
- Asmaa Khalil, Regulatory Affairs Manager - Egypt
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31 August 2023, 13:30 - 14:30 CEST
Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention - Part 2
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We all know that the primary goal of vaccination is the prevention of pathogen-specific infection. But what about the indirect benefits of vaccines which drive longer-term immune responses that promote long-term health? This webinar – Part 2 - will share contributions, activities, tools that pharmacists lead and utilise to promote healthy aging in the practice setting. The webinar will highlight the varied but crucial role of pharmacists in vaccination, particularly for older adults, and supporting patients' quality of life.
Moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships - The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Ozge Ozer, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Jane Barratt, Secretary General International Federation on Ageing - Canada
- Suzete Costa, Executive Director & Senior Research Director Institute for Evidence-Based Health (ISBE) - Portugal
- Peter Guthrey, Senior Pharmacist- Strategic Policy Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Australia
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30 August 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Empowering early career pharmacists: Self-care interventions in common gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms for enhanced patient care
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According to WHO, individuals spend less than 1h a year with a health worker versus over 8700h a year in self-care. Self-care interventions promote individuals’ active participation in their own healthcare. To support them on this journey, pharmacists are equipped with knowledge and skills to better their self-determination, self-efficacy, autonomy, and engagement in health.
This digital event is designed as a collection of three CPB Bites to equip early career pharmacists with essential self-care knowledge in the context of reflux management, irritable bowel syndrome, and respiratory symptoms (including sore throat). Issues around gender biases in patient interactions and during treatment will be highlighted.
Moderator:
- Sham Moodley, Community Pharmacist Vice Chair Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc NEC on Pharmaceutical Society of SA - South Africa
Co-moderator:
- Gonzalo Miquel Adsuar-Meseguer, Community Pharmacist in Rojales, Alicante, FIP ECPG, Spanish Society of Clinical, Familiar and Pharmacy (SEFAC) - Spain
Panellists:
- Veronica Kihugi, Pharmacist Anaya Pharmaceuticals - Kenya
- Anja St. Clair Jones, Consultant Pharmacist Gastroenterology University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - United Kingdom
- Leonila Ocampo, President Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management (APIMM) - Philippines
Facilitator:
- Alison Etukakpan, Educational partnerships and projects manager - FIP
- Genuine A. Desireh, Pharmacist FIP - Kenya
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21 August 2023, 13:30 - 14:30 CEST
Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention - Part 1
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We all know that the primary goal of vaccination is the prevention of pathogen-specific infection. But what about the indirect benefits of vaccines which drive longer-term immune responses that promote long-term health? This webinar – Part 1 - will delve into technical and evidence-based insights on positive downstream effects of vaccines in older adults including that on cardiovascular events and diseases, diabetes or arthritis.
Moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships - The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Ozge Ozer, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Mine Durusu Tanriover, Professor of Internal Medicine Hacettepe University - Turkiye
- Eric J. Yager, Associate Professor, Microbiology Chair,
Department of Allied Health Sciences Director, Pre-Pharmacy Programme Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - USA
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16 August 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Launch of a new FIP Pandemic Preparedness report
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Following the pandemic, how to continue to lead the profession globally and support our members during those uncertain times became a core priority for FIP in 2023. As we move on from responding directly to COVID-19 to responding to the aftermath and to readying ourselves for future pandemics and health emergencies, FIP sought to derive key lessons, recommendations and considerations for the future in another report, “Pandemic Preparedness, Response and Recovery: Lessons Learnt for Global Pharmacy” which will be launched at the digital event on August 16.
The event moderators are:
- Sherly Meilianti – FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist
- Farah Aqqad – FIP Regional, Enngagement Support and Development Manager
- Nour Eltahla – FIP Projects coordinator for equity, sustainability policy and development, The Netherlands
The event speakers are:
- Lina Bader – FIP Lead for equity, sustainability policy and development, The Netherlands
- Rao Vadlamudi - Immediate Past President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA); Professional Secretary, SEARPharm Forum, India
- Jackie Maimin, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA); Council member, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, South Africa
- Rony Zeenny, Director, Department of Pharmacy, American University of Beirut Medical Centre; INSPECT-LB, Lebanon
- Clare Fitzell, Head of Strategic Policy, Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland
- Leonor Soares, International Affairs, Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society, Portugal
- Nobuo Yamamoto, President, Japan Pharmaceutical Association, Japan
- Maria Mendes, Area Manager, Public Health Interventions and Pharmacy Services, National Association of Pharmacies, Portugal
- Sofía Segura, University of Costa Rica and College of Pharmacists of Costa Rica, Costa Rica
- Mary Ann Sant Fournier, President, Malta Chamber of Pharmacists, Malta
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1 August 2023, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Sports pharmacy practice and education
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Pharmacists support appropriate medication selection and provision of medicines management in the healthcare of athletes and pharmacy operations of sporting events. Increasingly recognised within the world of sports as a valuable expertise, the practice is known as “sports pharmacy”. This webinar will revisit the findings of the FIP report on “Sports pharmacy practice and education” and showcase good practices of sports pharmacists from around the world.
Moderator:
- Sham Moodley, Pharmacist
Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA) South Africa-Vice Chair Pharmaceutical Society South Africa (Exco) - South Africa
Facilitator:
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP AcPS member, Sports pharmacist International Sports Pharmacists Network - Turkey
Panellists:
- Ashley Anderson, Clinical sports pharmacist International Sports Pharmacists Network - United States
- Claire May, Senior Lecturer in Medicines Use, lead for Interprofessional Education and Professionalism University of Brighton - United Kingdom
- David Mottram, Emeritus Professor of Pharmacy Liverpool John Moores University - United Kingdom
- Mark Stuart, Operations development senior manager International Testing Agency - Switzerland
- Robert Nickell, Pharmacist and CEO Pharmco Inc, Enovachem Pharmaceuticals, Nubratori RX Inc. - United States
- Mohy El-Din EL-Gaafary, Sports Pharmacist & Anti-doping consultant IOC accredited sports pharmacist - Egypt
- Somer Helvaci, IOC certified Sports pharmacist, Lecturer of sports pharmacy - Turkey
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26 July 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Launch of a new FIP policy toolkit
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FIP is committed to supporting countries to develop policies that enable pharmacies and pharmacists to deliver integrated vaccination services throughout the life-course and as part of wider national immunisation policies. This event is delivered as part of a new FIP programme supported by Pfizer, which aims to provide our members with approaches and tools for tackling key policy enablers that determine equity, access and sustainability of pharmacy-based life-course immunisation.
The success of pharmacy-based vaccination depends on various policy factors, one of which is access to data and vaccination records. FIP data shows that pharmacists’ access to patient vaccination records vary widely across countries and regions. Understanding the different models and country experiences is key to wider implementation. This event will feature pharmacy leadership bodies from across the world explaining their progress with access to records and how this impacts access to vaccination through pharmacies.
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, sustainability policy and development International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Projects coordinator for Equity, sustainability policy and development FIP - Netherlands
Panellists:
- Fei Sim, National President Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Australia
- Daphné Holt, Chair Coalition for Life-course Immunisation - France
- Sarah Sorum, Executive Vice President & CEO Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, an ASHP state-affiliate - United States
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO FIP - The Netherlands
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25 July 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Empowering Pharmacy Teams: Leveraging Global Insights for Self-Care Enhancement
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This event holds significant importance as it aims to discuss effective strategies for empowering pharmacy teams in their self-care practices. We will explore various aspects, including leveraging technology, showcasing successful community pharmacy initiatives, and emphasizing the importance of patient engagement.
By bringing together experts and stakeholders, this event will foster knowledge exchange, shed light on global insights, and provide practical approaches to enhance self-care within the pharmacy profession.
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24 July 2023, 13:30 - 14:30 CEST
Advancing Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management: Strategies for Optimising Global Health Outcomes
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This event on Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSM) aims to address the crucial importance of PSM in the pharmaceutical industry and its impact on global health outcomes. By focusing on the challenges faced by healtcare practitioners working in Supply Chain Management, the event will provide valuable insights and strategies to optimise processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure the availability of safe and effective healthcare products. Additionally, the event will highlight the FIP seal awarded online programme on Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management, equipping participants with comprehensive knowledge of PSM, including government policies, donors, manufacturers, and procurement agents.
Moderator:
- Ozge Ozr, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager FIP - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Andy Barraclough, Director-Education and Capacity Building
Empower School of Health - Thailand
- Mudzimu, Procurement and Supplies Management Manager
UNDP-GFATM - Zimbabwe
- Ralph Stephane Guilbaud, Pharmacist in Supply Chain, Doctors Without Borders Belgium - Haiti
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships FIP - The Netherlands
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18 July 2023, 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
New Approaches for Therapeutic Pulmonary RNA Delivery
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To meet the medical need of efficient RNA delivery beyond the liver, my lab rationally designs inhalable and biocompatible nanocarriers for efficient siRNA delivery to the lung.
Delivery is the major hurdle thwarting the therapeutic potential of RNA medicines.
While all siRNA drugs on the market target the liver, the lung offers a variety of currently undruggable targets which could be treated with RNA therapeutics.
Hence, nebulizable and biocompatible nanocarriers for pulmonary administration of RNA nanoparticles could finally enable delivery beyond the liver.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian PhD, Consultant Self Employed - The United States
Co-moderator:
- Nikolina Biskic, Global Regulatory Affairs Manager, Croatia
Panellists:
- Olivia Merkel, Professor Chair Drug Delivery, Ludwig Maximillian University (LMU), Munich - Germany
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5 July 2023
Pharmacy technician roles and responsibilities beyond the pandemic
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To meet the medical need of efficient RNA delivery beyond the liver, my lab rationally designs inhalable and biocompatible nanocarriers for efficient siRNA delivery to the lung.
Delivery is the major hurdle thwarting the therapeutic potential of RNA medicines.
While all siRNA drugs on the market target the liver, the lung offers a variety of currently undruggable targets which could be treated with RNA therapeutics.
Hence, nebulizable and biocompatible nanocarriers for pulmonary administration of RNA nanoparticles could finally enable delivery beyond the liver.
Moderator:
- Abigail Tan, Senior Pharmacy Technician KK Women's and Children's Hospital - Singapore
Panellists:
- Kimberly McKeirnan, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy Director, Center for Pharmacy Practice Research Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane - USA
- Rebecca Bastable, Pharmacy Technician Lead Workforce, Training and Education Directorate NHS England – South East - UK
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29 June 2023
Learn, Grow, and Develop- Part 2: A Curriculo Preview with ECPG
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This webinar will update members on the ECPG Career Development Toolkit and introduce the new structure and variety of content for the Curriculo PFP Program
Moderator:
- Amanda Cavness, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters - United States
Co-Moderator:
- Godsgift Iwendii, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria - Nigeria
Panellists:
- Karen Glen, Director Curriculo Solutions - UK
- David Morrison, Director Curriculo Solutions - United Kingdom
Clement Haeck,
ECPG Chairperson of Liaisons
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21 June 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Strategies and activities in the development of patient care competencies in mental health for pharmacy students and practitioners
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Mental health is a critical aspect of overall health and well-being. Mental health disorders are common affecting one in four people worldwide. However, mental health patient care services are often inaccessible, leading to negative outcomes such as disability and poor physical health. Pharmacists play a vital role in providing mental health patient care services, as they are often the first contact for the patients asking for help. Developing competency in delivery of mental health services is thus essential for pharmacy students and practitioners. To obtain a high level of knowledge and skills, but also attitudes and values required for these roles, a variety of teaching and learning methods can be used. As indicated in FIP-GCFE, teaching methods should be aligned with participants' needs and the context of learning. This webinar aims to provide an overview of pharmacists' roles in not just promoting mental health and well-being, but to highlight strategies to really deliver mental health patient care services among practitioners and students, and showcase experiences of capacity building programs in the mental health care.
Moderator:
- Arijana Mestrovic, Director, Professional services Pharma Expert - Croatia
Co-moderator:
- Arinola E. Joda, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos - Nigeria
Panellists:
- Alena Tatarević, Community Pharmacist Pharmacy Bobanović Vujnović Pula - Croatia
- Abdikarim Mohamed Abdi, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Yeditepe University - Turkey
- Sarah Y. Khamis, Assistant professor in clinical pharmacy Jerash University, Pharmacy Faculty - Jordan
- Odhiambo David, Curator African Pharmaceutical Network
(APN) - Kenya
- Anisha Sandhu, Assistant Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Monash University - Malaysia
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14 June 2023
Tips, Tricks, Technology, and Transitions of Care for Tiny Tots
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Emphasis is often placed on healthcare challenges facing providers and pharmacists that care for the adult and elderly patient populations – however, children are cared for in many of the same patient care settings: hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and community pharmacies. As compared to adults, children may be at greater risk of medication errors and potential adverse drug events due to individualized weight-based dosing, differences in compounded formulations and concentrations, inability of children to communicate adverse effects, and confusion between units of measure (e.g. milligrams versus milliliters). This session will provide “need to know” information about how to care for a paediatric patient throughout the care continuum (inpatient considerations, transitions between inpatient and outpatient care, outpatient considerations, and transitions from paediatric to adult care) as well as more advanced information regarding innovative approaches and technology implementation in paediatric pharmacy.
Moderator:
- Juliane Mayette, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Staff Pharmacist Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital - United States
Panellists:
- Lauren Kormelink, PharmD, BCACP, Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Pharmacist University of Kentucky HealthCare - United States of America
- Jorge Alberto Robledo, Biochemist, Pharmacist and PhD in Health Sciences, Director del Programa Interinstitucional de Prevención y Educación en Salud (PIPES) Bioquímico y Farmacéutico - Doctor en Ciencias de la Salud - Argentina
- Sherif Kamal, RPh, MSc, DHCM, Pharmacy Program Director Health Sciences Academy Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt - Egypt
- Dr Régis Vaillancourt, OMM, CD, B.Pharm, Pharm D, FCSHP, FFIP, FOPQ Director of Pharmacy/ Directeur de la Pharmacie
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Canada
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13 June 2023
The role of pharmacists in chronic kidney disease
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a prevalent and severe condition that progresses silently in most patients. As such, many patients are not diagnosed until the late stages of CKD, resulting in a greater risk of poor outcomes, such as end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis or transplant. Community pharmacists and their teams are ideally placed to raise CKD awareness, identify those at risk and be the driving force behind earlier detection and referral to primary care partners for screening, diagnosis and intervention. At this event, the “Chronic kidney disease - Toolkit Guide” to support pharmacists in providing a range of CKD pharmacy services will be presented.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation - Sweden
Panellists:
- Connie Marshall, Director of Expert Content IPG Health - Canada
- Alfonso Pereira Céspedes, Adjunct professor Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Costa Rica, and University of Granada Spain - Costa Rica
- Ronald Castelino, Associate Professor in Pharmacy University of Sydney - Australia
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9 June 2023
FIP CEO Interviews 2023 - Authenticity
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In this podcast, FIP CEO Catherine Duggan and Shelita Dattani, senior vice president of pharmacy affairs, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, explore the pivotal role of authenticity in the practices of pharmacists and care providers. They delve into how authenticity fosters a deep sense of empathy within their teams, patients, and the community.
This podcast tries to describe the concept of authenticity and how it manifest in the roles of a pharmacist and a care provider, particularly in terms of the empathy they can cultivate within their teams, colleagues, patients, the community, and all interpersonal connections.
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9 June 2023
FIP CEO Interviews 2023 - Resilience
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In this episode of our FIP CEO Interviews Podcast, FIP CEO Catherine Duggan and Shelita Dattani, senior vice president of pharmacy affairs, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, discuss the meaning of resilience at both individual and collective levels within pharmacists' workplaces and the broader system. The objective is to build resilience within these environments, enabling pharmacists to allocate more time directly engaging with their patients.
The focal point of this discussion pertains to fostering resilient workplaces, referred to as pharmacy homes, wherein pharmacists and their teams aspire to work. The objective is to cultivate resilience within these environments, enabling pharmacists to allocate more time directly engaging with their patients. Within this framework, speakers seek to explore the meaning of resilience at both the individual and collective levels within the workplace and the broader system.
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7 June 2023
A Capstone on Mentorship: Programmatic Possibilities
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This 4th of 4 Digital Events on mentorship will follow the third event that focused on the responsibilities and behaviours of the organization and its leaders in facilitating effective mentorship, oversight of a successful mentoring programme, and imbuing a culture of mentorship. This Digital Event features organizational leaders of successful wide-scale mentoring programmes and includes FIP Executive Director, Catherine Duggan, to share her perspectives on mentoring and how might mentoring platforms take further shape in the Federation.
Moderator:
- Dr. Efi Mantzourani, Reader in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Wales
Co-Moderator:
- Shane Desselle, Associate Dean for Research and Professional Affairs Touro University California College of Pharmacy - USA
Panellists:
- Brittany Torres, Associate Pharmacotherapy Touro University California College of Pharmacy - USA
- Helen Chang, Head of Professional Development Royal Pharmaceutical Society - England
- Catherine Duggan, Executive Director International Federation of Pharmacy (FIP) - The Netherlands
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6 June 2023, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Learn, Grow, and Develop: Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth with ECPG
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This webinar will update members on the ECPG Career Development Toolkit and introduce the new structure and variety of content for the Curriculo PFP Programme.
Moderator:
- Amanda Cavness, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters - United States
Co-Moderator:
- Godsgift Iwendii, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria - Nigeria
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- Karen Glen
- David Morrison
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31 May 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in tobacco cessation
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Tobacco use is a global health problem with 1.13 billion smokers and 8 million deaths annually, including 1.2 million from second-hand smoke. It is a burden on individuals, communities and economies, causing various diseases and preventable deaths. Tobacco is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. At this event, FIP will launch a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of tobacco cessation services. This will be accompanied by a reference guide identifying the knowledge and skills pharmacists need to provide such services.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation - Sweden
Panellists:
- Dongbo Fu, Medical Officer for Tobacco Cessation World Health Organization - Switzerland
- Tan Ching Siang, Dean, School of Pharmacy KPJ Healthcare University College - Malaysia
- Darush Attar-Zadeh, Clinical Fellow Respiratory Pharmacist North West London Integrated Care Board, RightBreathe - United Kingdom (England)
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP - The Netherlands
- Dalia Bajis, Lead for provision and partnerships FIP - The Netherlands
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30 May 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy-Reflux management, Heart burn and indigestion
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Empowering patient self-care improves health outcomes and reduces the burden of diseases. Improving health and self-care literacy is key to empowering pharmacy-based self-care. This is especially important when it comes to the management of minor ailments through pharmacy. Consisting of a series of five events focusing on common health issues, this new FIP digital programme aims to examine how pharmacists can be enabled to improve health and self-care literacy. Approaches for each of the five areas of minor ailments will be discussed including embedding health and self-care literacy into education and training, developing self-diagnosis and self-medication protocols, widening access to patient information, and improving referral strategies.
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26 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self-manage common ailments— Ep 6
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in the area of sore throat. This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
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Speaker's information: Iva Bužančić, Croatia (European region), community pharmacist
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24 May 2023, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
The launch of the GbCF Handbook
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The FIP Global Competency Framework (GbCF) was first developed in 2012 (Version 1) and it contained a structured assembly of behavioural competencies that can contribute towards supporting foundation level practitioner development. In September 2020, revisions to the GbCF were completed and the updated version labelled as GbCF Version 2 (GbCFv2).
This Event will present GbCFv2 and case studies from different countries on its implementation.
Co-Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, Sustainability Policy and Development - The Netherlands
- Dalia Bajis , FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships FIP - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Asmaa Al-Haqan, Clinical Lecturer Kuwait University - Kuwait
- Sherry Nasralla, Lecturer University of Bahrain - Kingdom of Bahrain
- Huda Jawad, Assistant Professor University of Bahrai - Kingdom of Bahrain
- Ayodeji Matuluko, FIP Early Career Pharmaceutical Group - United Kingdom
- Aline HAJJ, Associate Professor Laval University (Canada) & Saint-Joseph University (Lebanon) - Canada/Lebanon
- Naoko Arakawa, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy University of Nottingham - UK
- Jayanthi Srinivas Kotian, Lecturer University Of Bahrain - Kingdom of Bahrain
- Franciscus Kristianto, Lecturer University of Surabaya, Indonesia/ Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IPA) - Indonesia
- Yosef Wijoyo, Lecturer Sanata Dharma University - Indonesia
- Shepard Nqobile Mhlaba, Assistant Director DATIS - Zimbabwe
- Ian Bates, Chair of pharmacy education University College London - UK
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23 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 5
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in the area of pain and sexual health. This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
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Speaker's information: Luna El Bizri, Lebanon, Eastern Mediterranean region. Founder and Manager of Lunapharm Pharmacy.
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17 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 4
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about "Test to Treat" initiatives in the pharmacy to support self-care of common ailments." This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting
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Speaker's information: Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner (USA), professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
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16 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self-manage common ailments — Ep 3
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in allergies and skin infections. This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
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Speaker's information: Imelda Ferendina (Indonesia), owner and head pharmacist, Apotek Keshia Farma
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15 May 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Digital health in pharmacy: FIP online course for educators and practitioners
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Digital health has transformed clinical practice in many ways, and pharmacists need to be ready to use, create, and benefit from the new technologies. The 2021 FIP report on digital health in pharmacy education showed the importance of designing courses, materials, and practical experiences to train a pharmacy workforce with digital skills.
At this event, we will reflect on the progress made to date, launch the revised digital health in pharmacy course, and how this initiative builds on FIP competency frameworks and reports.
Co-Moderators:
- Jaime Acosta, Community pharmacist Farmacia Acosta - Spain
- Dalia Baijs, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships - Bahrein
Panellists:
Naoko Arakawa, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, UK
Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse, Professor of Pharmacy and Global Health, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Whitley Yi, Adjunct Lecturer, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mohamed Baraka, Associate professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Al Ain University, UAE
Natasa Jovanovic Ljeskovic, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy Novi Sad, Serbia
Barry A. Bleidt, Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy Nova Southeastern University, USA
Genuine A. Desireh, Pharmacist, FIP, Kenya
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11 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 2
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in the area of sexual and women's health. This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
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Speaker: Genuine Desireh, Kenya, African region
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10 May 2023 - 13:30 CEST
A global view of pharmacists’ needs in humanitarian settings
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The Global Humanitarian Competency Framework (GbHCF) is a holistic developmental framework designed to be used for pharmacists working in the humanitarian arena internationally. The developmental framework has a clear link with the FIP Global Competency Framework (GbCF) embedding the same four clusters of competencies that are required for effective performance when working in a humanitarian arena. With a global perspective in mind, the framework ensures that an “adopt and adapt” approach for implementation can be consistently applied at global, regional, national and organisational levels.
Moderator:
- Rúben Viegas, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator FIP - The Netherlands
- Marwan Akel, Projects Manager Workforce development evidence & impact Journal Editor – Pharmacy Education Journal (PEJ) FIP - The Netherlands
Facilitator:
- Nour ElTahla, Projects Coordinator – Equity, sustainability policy and development FIP - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Ali Burak Salman, Membership Marketing Coordinator FIP - The Netherlands
- Rony Zeenny, Director, Department of Pharmacy American University of Beirut Medical Center INSPECT-LB - Lebanon
- Tasnim Khan, Policy Officer The Pharmacists’ Defence Association - United Kingdom
- Catherine Duggan, Chief Executive Officer FIP - The Netherlands
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9 May 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy-Sore throat, cough, cold and flu management
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Empowering patient self-care improves health outcomes and reduces the burden of diseases. Improving health and self-care literacy is key to empowering pharmacy-based self-care. This is especially important when it comes to the management of minor ailments through pharmacy. Consisting of a series of five events focusing on common health issues, this new FIP digital programme aims to examine how pharmacists can be enabled to improve health and self-care literacy. Approaches for each of the five areas of minor ailments will be discussed including embedding health and self-care literacy into education and training, developing self-diagnosis and self-medication protocols, widening access to patient information, and improving referral strategies.
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9 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments - Ep 1
This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments. In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in the area of sexual health.
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Speaker: Prof Safeera Hussainy
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4 May 2023
Commercialism and loyalty
Through a series of continuing professional development (CPD) bites for pharmacists, FIP aims to raise awareness and increase knowledge on professional ethics in pharmacy. These CPD bites provide real life examples in role played scenarios with a
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Speaker’s information: Dušanka Krajnović, PhD Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Serbia Member of the FIP Expert Group on Ethics
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2 May 2023
A Culture for Sustained Mentoring: Organizational Perspective
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This 3rd of 4 Digital Events on mentorship will follow the second event that examined relationships and communication among peers to facilitate successful collaboration. This Event will focus on the responsibilities and behaviours of the organization in promoting successful mentorship. Buy-in from administrators/leaders, recognizing good mentoring, incorporating training and establishing a culture of mentorship, and investing resources will result in not only initial success of a mentoring programme, but also its long-term viability. The program will feature research outlining successful practices a well as speakers with leadership responsibility for long-standing, effective mentoring programs at both organizational and even national levels.
Moderator:
- Efi Mantzourani, Reader in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Wales
Panellists:
- Shane Desselle, Associate Dean of Research and Professor Touro University California College of Pharmacy - United States
- Anandi Law, Professor and Associate Dean Western University - United States
- Sanna Passi, Finnish Pharmacists Association - Finland
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25 April 2023
Potential drug misuse
Through a series of continuing professional development (CPD) bites for pharmacists, FIP aims to raise awareness and increase knowledge on professional ethics in pharmacy. These CPD bites provide real life examples in role played scenarios with analyse
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Louisa Sullivan, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Emergency Department Pharmacist, Oregon Health & Science University, USA
ECPG Immediate Past President
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19 April 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy-Children's fever management
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Empowering patient self-care improves health outcomes and reduces the burden of diseases. Improving health and self-care literacy is key to empowering pharmacy-based self-care. This is especially important when it comes to the management of minor ailments through pharmacy. Consisting of a series of five events focusing on common health issues, this new FIP digital programme aims to examine how pharmacists can be enabled to improve health and self-care literacy. Approaches for each of the five areas of minor ailments will be discussed including embedding health and self-care literacy into education and training, developing self-diagnosis and self-medication protocols, widening access to patient information, and improving referral strategies.
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18 April 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Developing a high-quality research proposal - The FIP Foundation and ECPG Grant for Professional Innovation
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This webinar will provide all necessary information for the FIP Foundation and ECPG Grant for Professional innovation and and guide applicants on how to make the application stronger and more competitive by improving their research proposal.
Moderator:
- Amanda Cavness, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters - USA
Panellists:
- Usman Abubakar, Assistant Professor Qatar University - Qatar
- Jack Collins - Australia
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17 April 2023
Paternalism in pharmacy
Through a series of continuing professional development (CPD) bites for pharmacists, FIP aims to raise awareness and increase knowledge on professional ethics in pharmacy. These CPD bites provide real life examples in role played scenarios with analyse
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Sally A. Arif, PharmD, BCPS
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy, USA
Member of the FIP Expert Group on Ethics
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7 April 2023
FIP CEO Interviews 2023 - Promo Episode
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In the first two seasons of FIP CEO Interviews, our CEO Catherine Duggan interviewed experts and thinkers in pharmacy, global health and beyond, sharing their life experiences. This season Dr Duggan collaborates with Shelita Dattani, vice president of pharmacy affairs at the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, talking about topics that could have helped them become who they are today.
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5 April 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Motivating Language: Special Considerations for Mentoring Among Diverse Groups of Colleagues
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This 2nd of 4 Digital Events on mentorship will follow the introductory event on mentoring and focus specifically on the use of motivating language as well as draw upon social provisions theory to evoke more effective communication between mentors, mentees, and all colleagues. Research has demonstrated how communication using these strategies helps to engender organizational and profession commitment, as well as mitigate burnout in pharmacy. They are also useful strategies when mentoring and communicating with persons of varied backgrounds to promote gender and racial equity and increase comfort levels of mentors and mentees who are varied in their background.
Moderator:
-Shane Deselle, Associate Dean for Research and Professional Affairs Touro University California College of Pharmacy-USA
Panellists:
-Brooke Clubbs, Coordinator, MA in Higher Education Southeast Missouri State University, Department of Leadership, Middle & Secondary Education-UA
-Efi Mantzourani, Reader in Pharma;cy Practice University of Cardiff School of Pharmacy-Wales
-Imbi Drame, Amine Global LLC-USA
-Heiko Spallek, University of Sydney School of Dentistry-Australia
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4 April 2023 - 4 April 2024
The role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of stress
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Stress is defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological tension, and it has been dubbed as “the health epidemic of the 21st century” by the World Health Organization. Stress is the body's response to any situation that requires attention or action, and everybody experiences some level of stress. However, high levels of stress may lead to various physical, mental, and emotional symptoms such as muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, sleep disorders, irritability, increased heart rate, and difficulty in breathing. Chronic stress is also a risk factor for the development or exacerbations of non-communicable diseases. Pharmacists have an important role in helping people prevent and manage stress though pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
Moderator:
- Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant Professor Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon - Portugal
Panellists:
- Carole Spiers, Chair International Stress Management Association - UK
- Hahn, Martina, Clinical pharmacist University hospital Frankfurt and Department of mental health, varisano hospital Frankfurt Hoechst - Germany
- Ricardo Cintra, Clinical Phycologist Farmácia Moreira Barata, Lda - Portugal
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29 March 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy - Body pain management
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Empowering patient self-care improves health outcomes and reduces the burden of diseases. Improving health and self-care literacy is key to empowering pharmacy-based self-care. This is especially important when it comes to the management of minor ailments through pharmacy. Consisting of a series of five events focusing on common health issues, this new FIP digital programme aims to examine how pharmacists can be enabled to improve health and self-care literacy. Approaches for each of the five areas of minor ailments will be discussed including embedding health and self-care literacy into education and training, developing self-diagnosis and self-medication protocols, widening access to patient information, and improving referral strategies.
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, sustainability policy and development International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Netherlands
Co-moderator:
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Projects coordinator for Equity, sustainability policy and development FIP - Netherlands
Panellists:
- Muriel Schneider, Program director Global Self-Care Federation - Global but based in Switzerland
- Jonathan Penm, Senior Lecturer The University of Sydney - Australia
- Iqbal Fahs, Clinical Assistant Professor Lebanese International University - Lebanon
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21 March 2023, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Harmonization and Global Efforts for Safe and Effective Generic Drugs
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Generic drugs play an important role in helping to address rising health care costs and in promoting access to medicines. Development and availability of generic drugs is a challenge in the United States and globally. In addition, the requirements and scientific approaches to developing and assessing generic drugs can vary from country to country. To help address all of these issues, FDA established a multi-country forum, the Generic Drug Cluster, to achieve a common understanding of each member agency’s generic drug regulatory requirements and to help increase scientific alignment.
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian PhD Consultant Self employed - The United States
Participants:
- Sarah Ibrahim, Associate Director CDER, US FDA - The United States
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16 March 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
The role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of sleep disorders
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Sleep is a basic human need and it is essential for optimal health and well-being. However, lifestyle and environmental factors are increasingly causing sleep disturbances or sleep disorders. The negative effects of sleep deprivation include physical effects (e.g., sleepiness and fatigue), decline in cognitive function (e.g., diminishment of mental concentration and performance, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries), and mental health complications (e.g., increasing feelings of irritability, anxiety, sadness, and anger, and difficulty to manage stress). Sleep deprivation also increases the risk of chronic diseases. Pharmacists can play a role in managing and supporting people in dealing with sleep disorders through pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches .
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta-Gómez, Community pharmacist Farmacia Acosta - Spain
Panellist:
- Erna Sif Arnardóttir, Associate Professor Reykjavik University - Iceland
- Bingqian Zhu, Research Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Research Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Nursing - China
- Zaswiza Mohamad Noor, Associate Professor, Academic
Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak - Malaysia
- Julie Ann Dopheide,Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences University of Southern California Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - United States of America
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10 March 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
From Regional to Global: The FIP Latin America Biowaiver Project
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In recognition of different regional needs, this event summarizes a new approach for FIP to advance regional priorities that are aligned with FIP’s global objectives. Presentations will highlight the relevance of a Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS)-based biowaiver regulatory strategy and outline the regionally-driven approach to implement harmonized biowaiver legislation among Latin American countries. FIP’s role as a facilitator in raising awareness among relevant stakeholder can be adapted to other priorities of different regions that are aligned with FIP’s global vision of a world where everyone benefits from access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines.
Moderator:
- Giovanni M. Pauletti, Scientific Secretary, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - USA
Panellist:
- Steve Estêvão Cordeiro, Technical Officer at the World Health Organization World Health Organization - Switzerland
- Talita Ferreira, Coordinator Latin America Biowaiver Project
ANVISA - Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency - Brazil
- Alexis Aceituno, Head SD Sanitary Registry of Bioequivalent Pharmaceutical Products ANAMED ISPch – Public Health Institute of Chile, National Drug Agency - Chile
- Eduardo Agostinho Freitas Fernandes, Specialist in health regulation and surveillance ANVISA - Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency - Brazil
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9 March 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Pharmacy teams and all healthcare workers
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Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent disease transmission and protect populations from a variety of diseases that heavily impact individuals and health systems. Overall, through the provision of person-centred pharmaceutical services, pharmacists play a key role ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing, as well as promoting more effective, rational, and widespread use of vaccines. Among the different special-risk population groups for vaccine-preventable diseases, healthcare professionals are in contact with multiple patients daily and are therefore at increased risk of contracting and further spreading vaccine-preventable diseases.
Moderator:
- Luís Lourenço, FIP Professional Secretary FIP - Portugal
Panellist:
- Ryan Forrey, Global Clinical Solutions Director BD - U.S.A.
- Jerry Zee, Uniformed Service (Military) Pharmacist U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps - U.S.A.
- Mansi Doshi, Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist and Adjunct Professor, Medicines Optimisation Clinic; PIPR, Parul University (Vadodara); MET, Mumbai University (Mumbai) - India
- Safiye Çağansel, Owner / Pharmacist in Charge, Safiye Çağansel Eczanesi/Pharmacy - Cyprus
- Sherif Guorgu-President FIP Community Canada
- Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant professor University of Lisbon - Portugal
- Sola Solarin, President FIP Industrial Pharmacy Section - Nigeria
- Susan James, Representatieve FIP Pharmacy Technicians Advisory Committee - Canada
- Rúben Viegas, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator FIP - The Netherlands
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9 March 2023
Pharmacy teams and all healthcare workers
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Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent disease transmission and protect populations from a variety of diseases that heavily impact individuals and health systems. Overall, through the provision of person-centred pharmaceutical services, pharmacists play a key role ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing, as well as promoting more effective, rational, and widespread use of vaccines. Among the different special-risk population groups for vaccine-preventable diseases, healthcare professionals are in contact with multiple patients daily and are therefore at increased risk of contracting and further spreading vaccine-preventable diseases.
Moderator:
- Luís Lourenço, FIP Professional Secretary FIP - Portugal
Panellist:
- Ryan Forrey, Global Clinical Solutions Director BD - U.S.A.
- Jerry Zee, Uniformed Service (Military) Pharmacist U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps - U.S.A.
- Mansi Doshi, Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist and Adjunct Professor, Medicines Optimisation Clinic; PIPR, Parul University (Vadodara); MET, Mumbai University (Mumbai) - India
- Safiye Çağansel, Owner / Pharmacist in Charge, Safiye Çağansel Eczanesi/Pharmacy - Cyprus
- Sherif Guorgu-President FIP Community Canada
- Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant professor University of Lisbon - Portugal
- Sola Solarin, President FIP Industrial Pharmacy Section - Nigeria
- Susan James, Representatieve FIP Pharmacy Technicians Advisory Committee - Canada
- Rúben Viegas, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator FIP - The Netherlands
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8 March 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy: Women’s intimate wellness and health
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Empowering patient self-care improves health outcomes and reduces the burden of diseases. Improving health and self-care literacy is key to empowering pharmacy-based self-care. This is especially important when it comes to the management of minor ailments through pharmacy. Consisting of a series of five events focusing on common health issues, this new FIP digital programme aims to examine how pharmacists can be enabled to improve health and self-care literacy. Approaches for each of the five areas of minor ailments will be discussed including embedding health and self-care literacy into education and training, developing self-diagnosis and self-medication protocols, widening access to patient information, and improving referral strategies.
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7 March 2023, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Mentoring a Brighter Future for Pharmacy
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“Whole life mentoring” is the highest form of personal development, and encompasses advanced communication and relationship-building strategies. Mentoring programmes must account for organizational culture and resources that can impact individuals and the entire workforce, while successful dyadic and/or group mentoring partners must avert potential pitfalls, engage in nurturing communication that builds capacity, enhance competency, promote well-being, and bolster teamwork. This digital event addresses the creation and maintenance of successful, thriving mentoring relationships from both the organization and individual levels, with attention paid toward cultivating leadership throughout education and practice, thus preparing all persons for continuous professional development.
1. Compare and contrast “whole life mentoring” versus other types of mentoring, coaching, and advising, and describe how this approach aims to further develop the pharmacy workforce.
2. Discuss behaviours, communication strategies, best practices, and ideal attitudes of both mentors and mentees involved in either formal or informal mentoring.
3. Discuss similarities and differences in mentoring persons in various sectors of the pharmacy workforce, including researchers, educators, pharmacists, and support personnel.
Moderator:
- Victoria Garcia Cardenas, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy University of Technology Sydney - Australia
Panellists:
- Shane Desselle, Associate Dean of Research and Professional Affairs, and Professor, Touro University California - U.S.A.
- Efi Mantzourani, Reader in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University - Wales
- Fernanda Stumpf Tonin, Researcher Assistant, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon - Portugal
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1 March 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Supporting the Pharmacy Technician Workforce Across the Globe
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This digital event will describe how professional and regulatory organizations are supporting the pharmacy technician workforce throughout the world. Presenters will also discuss recent initiatives of the FIP Pharmacy Technicians Advisory Committee.
Learning Objectives:
● Identify ways that professional and regulatory bodies support the pharmacy technician workforce
● Recognize the role of advocacy in supporting the pharmacy technician workforce
● Describe recent projects of the Pharmacy Technicians Advisory Committee
Moderator:
- Catherine Schuster, Coordinator of Pharmacy Technician Programs Accreditation Canadian Council of Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs - Canada
Panellist:
- Dana Lyons, Technical Practice Manager Alberta Health Services - Canada
- Abigail Tan, Senior Pharmacy Technician KK Women's and Children's Hospital - Singapore
- Ryan Burke, Director of Professional Affairs Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - United States
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23 February 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
How digital health is changing care delivery for pharmacists and improving public health
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How digital health is changing care delivery for pharmacists and improving public health
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The FIP Technology Forum brings together experts from within FIP membership to exchange views on current activities, problem areas, best practices, and more, in technology. It also serves as a networking platform for finding new contacts among fellow pharmacists and allows members to work together on joint projects that bring added value and are aligned with FIP’s Strategic Plan. In this session, participants will learn more about the activities led by FIP Technology Forum as well as be exposed to an array of topics related to digital services in pharmacy, the challenges and benefits of digitisation in pharmacy and the impact on pharmacy education and training.
What is around the corner for digital pharmacy?
Learning objectives:
• To get to know the FIP Technology Forum
• Get insight to the FIP resources on digital health
• To learn about the digital development of pharmacy practice in different settings post Covid-19
• Create interest for attending the FIP World Congress of Pharmacy in Brisbane
Chair:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, Executive Advisor Apoteket AB, Sweden - Sweden
- Jaime Acosta-Gómez, Community pharmacist Farmacia Acosta - Spain
Panellists:
- Paul Fahey, Director Glenough Consulting Limited - Ireland
- Rob Moss, Immediate past president FIP - The Netherlands
- Claudia Rijcken, Founder / CEO Pharmi - The Netherlands
- Nataša Jovanović Lješković, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy Novi Sad - Serbia
- Whitley Yi, Pharmacy Specialist and Delivery Lead, Adjunct Lecturer University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - United States
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22 February 2023
Pregnant individuals
This video highlights the main benefits of vaccination, and which vaccines are recommended for pregnant individuals.
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Physiological changes associated with pregnancy can potentially lead to severe complications like inadequate fetus size for gestational age, premature birth, and increased mortality of both the pregnant person and the neonate. When pregnant individuals are vaccinated, they create antibodies that are transmitted to the fetus. Often, this immunity will protect the infant until they are old enough to receive vaccines themselves.
Among the different special-risk population groups for vaccine-preventable diseases, people that are pregnant have particular vaccination needs that will be highlighted at this event. Pharmacists can play a key role in raising awareness of the importance of vaccination among this population group.
Moderator:
- Rúben Viegas, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator, FIP
Panellists
- Pat O'Brien, Chair, Vaccine Committee of the RCOG & RCM, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists - UK
- Natalie Gauld, Consultant, Natalie Gauld Ltd - New Zealand
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14 February 2023, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Reflecting on successes and looking to the future: Showcase of the FIP Women in Science and Education Programme
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FIPWiSE (Women in Science and Education) is a programme that was launched by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) on 11 February 2020 on the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Three years since its launch, several initiatives and transformation tools were introduced including FIPWiSE Toolkit for Positive Practice Environments for Women in Science and Education, FIPWiSE Rising Stars List, Women Leadership Lab, Fearless Podcast Series and Mentorship Programme
This special event is hosted so that, together, we can celebrate the 3
rd
year anniversary of FIPWiSE. We will be revisiting the key outcomes delivered, reflecting on their successes, impacts and lessons, and discussing a future for FIPWiSE with the widest reach and social value. We want to reflect how FIPWiSE supports women to in pharmacy achieve their fullest potential, and to attract female students and young professionals into these fields.
Learning objectives:
Celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Understand the aim and scope of the FIPWiSE programme and its key initiatives.
Discuss how the initiative can further support women in pharmaceutical science and education into the future.
Participants:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, The Netherland
- Claire Thompson, FIPWiSE Chair, CEO Agility Life Sciences, UK
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, Sustainability Policy and Development, FIP, The Netherlands
- Zuzana Kusynova, FIP Lead for Policy, Practice and Compliance,
FIP, The Netherlands
- Aysu Selcuk, FIP Educational and Primary Health Care Policies Specialist, FIP - The Netherlands
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Projects coordinator – Equity, sustainability policy and development, FIP, The Netherlands
- Alison Etukakpan, FIP Educational Partnership Specialist, FIPt, The Netherlands
- Lilian Azzopardi, Head, Department of Pharmacy University of Malta, Malta
- Charlotte Rossing, Director of Research and Development,
The Danish College of Pharmacy Practice, Denmark
- Marilyn Morris, Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences University at Buffalo, US
- Dalal Hammoudi Halat, Common Year Coordinator - QU Health,
Qatar University, Qatar
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14 February 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
The role of pharmacy professionals in point-of-care testing
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Pharmacy professionals are fully committed to an interprofessional and person-centred approach to healthcare. Where the regulatory framework permits, a broad range of point-of-care (POC) tests can be performed at community pharmacies or clinical biology laboratories. POC tests can provide valuable information to support health-related decision making and reduce unnecessary presentations to general practitioners or emergency departments. POC tests may also be provided as part of a disease state management service to monitor the outcomes of treatment in people with chronic non-communicable diseases. In addition, pharmacy professionals can use POC tests to intervene and provide safe and quick pharmaceutical care in acute situations.
Attendees will learn about:
1. The role of pharmacy professionals in point-of-care testing;
2. The importance of providing point-of-care testing services in the screening and management of chronic non-communicable diseases and acute situations;
3. Challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in addressing point-of-care testing services.
Moderator:
- Daragh Connolly, Chair of the FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, Ireland
Panellists:
- Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Canada
- Julien Fonsart, Head of the Clinical Biology laboratory, Saint-Louis Lariboisiere University Hospitals, Greater Paris University Hospitals (APHP), France
- Teresa Torres. General Director of GO FAR ANF, Portugal
- Efi Mantzourani, Reader in Pharmacy Practice / Research and Evaluation Lead in Choose Pharmacy, Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University / Primary Care, Digital Health and Care Wales, NHS Wales, UK
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7 February 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Precision Medicine: What will it Cost?
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This webinar is the third of the Precision Medicine Webinar Series, which will discuss the current state and future of precision medicine in research and practice, including the ongoing technological advances and challenges and opportunities for the pharmacy profession to address. This webinar will cover:
• Current health economics stance on precision medicine applications
• What we know and what we don’t know about precision medicine cost-utility
• How costs may evolve with emerging technologies or trends
• Priorities for future HTA research in this area
At the end of this session, participants will be aware of:
• The impact of precision medicine advancements on health technology assessment
• The economic arguments for and against precision medicine
• International coordination in health technology assessment policies for precision medicine
Moderator:
- Donnacha Fitzgerald, Predoctoral Fellow, The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Heidelberg University Hospital - Germany
Panellists:
- Stephanie Huang, Professor Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, USA
- IÑAKI GUTIERREZ-IBARLUZEA, Board Director and Former President Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi), Spain
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2 February 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Access to data and vaccination records
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FIP is committed to supporting countries to develop policies that enable pharmacies and pharmacists to deliver integrated vaccination services throughout the life-course and as part of wider national immunisation policies. This event is delivered as part of a new FIP programme supported by Pfizer, which aims to provide our members with approaches and tools for tackling key policy enablers that determine equity, access and sustainability of pharmacy-based life-course immunisation.
The success of pharmacy-based vaccination depends on various policy factors, one of which is access to data and vaccination records. FIP data shows that pharmacists’ access to patient vaccination records vary widely across countries and regions. Understanding the different models and country experiences is key to wider implementation. This event will feature pharmacy leadership bodies from across the world explaining their progress with access to records and how this impacts access to vaccination through pharmacies.
Moderator:
- Sherif Guorgui, FIP President, Community Pharmacy Section, So-CEO OnPharm-United, Canada
Panellists:
- Sarah Sorum, Executive Vice President & CEO, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, an ASHP state-affiliate, United States
- Marisol Flores Campos, Pharmacovigilance Officer, Punto Seguro, Costa Rica
- Pedro Costa e Silva, Manager - Health Services Business Unit,
Associação Nacional das Farmácias (ANF), Portugal
- Omaima Arab, Scientific evaluation expert, Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Saudi Arabia
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2 February 2023
Latest developments on the causes of symptomatic reflux
This video discusses the pharmacological options for managing reflux. You will learn about the different types of medicines, their mechanisms of action, and some advantages and disadvantages of the traditional approaches to these symptoms.
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: Peter Kahrilas, MD, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
Peter Kahrilas is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois, and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice for more than 20 years. As a specialist gastroenterologist, he has advanced expertise on diverse digestive disorders, such as stomach pain, ulcers, reflux, constipation and Crohn’s disease.
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2 February 2023
Symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
This video explores the treatment options for reflux, including lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, and the use of non-prescription medicines. It shows some considerations that can be useful when approaching patients with reflux symptoms
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: Pali Hungin, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, UK
Pali Hungin, emeritus professor of general practice, Newcastle University, was the founding dean of medicine at Durham University (2003–14) and the resident of the British Medical Association in 2017. A GP for over 30 years, he has experience of both primary and secondary care with a clinical research career across health care boundaries. He is currently leading a commission at the Academy of the Medical Royal Colleges on the future direction of medicine and the evolving role of the doctor in a world of shifts in societal and technological advances.
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31 January 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Impact of pharmacy education on global health care system
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This webinar will focus on how to develop innovative pharmacy education curricula to better respond to global public health needs. It will also discuss the importance of covering all pharmacy fields and specialties in the pharmacy program, and how to integrate digital health in the global pharmacy education to continuously enhance the quality of education and competencies of the pharmaceutical workforce, as having competent pharmaceutical workforce is critical to providing quality health care services
1. Highlight the importance of quality of education for pharmaceutical workforce to provide high quality health services
2. Understand the innovative pharmacy education curricula
3. Providing effective strategies for comprehensive pharmacy education and training
4. Examining global tools and approaches to integrate e-learning and digital health to enhance the quality of pharmacy education and competencies of health
Moderators:
- Hanane Kebaili, President of the Algerian Early Career Pharmacists Group , Fédération Algérienne de Pharmacie, Algeria
- Abby A. kahaleh, PhD, MS, BPharm, MPH, FAACP, Board of Trustees Faculty & Tenured Faculty of Clinical and Administrative Sciences, RUCSHP, USA
Panellists:
- Abeer Al-Ghananeem, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Associate Dean for Research
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Anisha Sandhu, FIP AcPS Communication & Collaboration Working Group Member, FIP Technology Forum Committee Member; Assistant Lecturer, Monash University Malaysia School of Pharmacy, Malaysia
- Martin Henman,
Associate Professor in the Practice of Pharmacy,
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin,
Ireland
- Carl Schneider, Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Australia
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27 January 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 CET
The role of pharmacist in closing the gender pain gap
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Research has shown that women may receive less intensive, less effective and lower quality treatment due to stereotyped responses attributed to women, such as dramatising, overemphasising their experiences of pain, being more willing to report pain, inaccurately reporting pain or being less tolerant to pain than men. It results in the underestimation and undertreatment of women’s pain worldwide. This is often referred to as the “gender pain gap”.
Regarding the gender pain gap, self-awareness and training are not issues owned only by pharmacists; they should be shared with all healthcare professionals and the public.
Pharmacists can be supported to address the gender pain gap through education and partnerships. Good understanding of the variety of pain symptoms can support unbiased pain management. Pharmacists also have a responsibility to educate the public on where and how to seek help for pain management, thus further addressing the gender pain gap.
The event aims to
Define the gender pain gap
Increase awareness about gender pain gap
Describe how pharmacists can be supported to address the issue
Describe the knowledge and training for pharmacists to close the gender pain gap
Learning objectives:
Understand the gender inequalities in pain research
Increase their awareness of gender gap in treatment offers for pain management
Describe knowledge and training status on unconscious bias towards women in pain management
Define knowledge, attitudes and practices that pharmacists have, to close the gender pain gap
Describe how pharmacists can be supported with e.g. training, tools to address gender inequalities in pain management, bring close the gender pain gap, achieve behavioural change towards women
Chair:
- Parisa Aslani, Professor, The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Australia
Facilitator:
Aysu Selcuk,
FIP Education and Primary Health Care Policies Specialist,
The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, The Netherlands
- Jonathan Penm, Senior lecturer, The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Australia
Jack Collins,
Postdoctoral Research Associate,
The University of Sydney,
Australia
- Leticia Caligaris, Community pharmacist lead, Executive committee member, member of Pharmacist Association of Uruguay
- Miranda Sertic, Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Croatia
- Roger Knaggs, Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, University of Nottingham, UK
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25 January 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Reflux management in the community
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Pharmacists have an important role in supporting the management of minor ailments in the community and promoting informed and responsible self-care. Gastroesophageal reflux is a common reason for consultations to community pharmacists, and symptoms associated with reflux can often be managed through non-prescription medicines. Pharmacists can assess and provide advice on both the pharmacological and non-pharmacological options that patients might follow, check for possible interactions with medication that patients might be taking, and provide education for improved self-care.
Attendees will learn about:
1. The resources FIP developed on reflux management
2. Understand the main therapeutic options to support relief of reflux-like symptoms
3. Explore pharmacists’ perspectives of reflux management
Moderator:
- Luís Lourenço, FIP Professional Secretary FIP, Portugal
Panellists:
- Rúben Viegas, Practice Development and Transformation, Projects Coordinator FIP, The Netherlands
- Kai Zhen Yap, Lecturer, National University of Singapore, Department of Pharmacy, Singapore
- Ana Zovko, Member of the ExCo of CPS of the FIP, Owner and director , Pharmacy institution Afarm, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Pali Hungin, Emeritus professor, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, UK
- Peter Kahrilas, Professor of medicine,, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, USA
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23 January 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Strategies to improve enrolment in schools of pharmacy - Launch of the FIP AIM Handbook
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the requirement for current and future pharmacy education to be improved to strengthen the pharmacy profession and improve resilience. With the demand and options at higher education increasing, enrolment strategies have become more critical to pharmacy institutions.
FIP AIM has developed a handbook to support academic pharmacy leaders to update enrolment management strategies in schools of pharmacy. The webinar will officially launch the handbook and go through the background of the handbook development and how it can help global health leaders to implement new enrolment methods.
• Develop strategies to recruit more and better students into pharmacy schools using traditional and social media
• Advocate for the profession, its scope of practice, and its importance in the healthcare system
• Reflect on a global integrated approach to foster student interest and improve admissions
Moderator:
- Pierre Moreau, Dean FIP, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Facilitator:
- Ozge Ozer, FIP Educational Partnership Manager, Turkey
Panellists:
- Lilian Azzopardi, FIP AIM Chair-elect & AIM Advisory Committee member, Head, Department of Pharmacy University of Malta-Malta
- Brian Hemstreet, Associate Dean for Student Affairs University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences-USA
- Frank Moriarty, Pharmacist and senior research fellow RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences-Ireland
- Gea Abigail U. Ecoy, Assistant Professor and Chair University of San Carlos-Philippines
- Hanan Refaat, Dean Future University-Egypt
- Marlon Prince, FIP AIM member, Director of Admissions at Howard University College of Pharmacy-USA
- Mohd Zulkefeli Mat Jusoh, FIP AIM member, Dean International Medical University-Malaysia
- Rajani Shakya, Head of Department of Pharmacy Kathmandu University-Nepal
- Wendy Cox,Assoc. Dean, Admissions and Accreditation,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy-USA
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18 January 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Regulations and prescribing
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FIP is committed to supporting countries to develop policies that enable pharmacies and pharmacists to deliver integrated vaccination services throughout the life-course and as part of wider national immunisation policies. This event is delivered as part of a new FIP programme supported by Pfizer, which aims to provide our members with approaches and tools for tackling key policy enablers that determine equity, access and sustainability of pharmacy-based life-course immunisation.
Regulations of pharmacy practice is a critical determinant of pharmacists’ authority to administer and/or prescribe vaccines. FIP data shows that regulations on pharmacy-based vaccination vary widely across countries and regions. Understanding the different models and country experiences is key to wider implementation. This event will feature a number of pharmacy leadership bodies describing how pharmacy-based vaccination, including prescribing, is regulated in their countries.
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta, FIP-CPS Professional Secretary Community, Pharmacist Farmacia Acosta, Spain
Panellists:
- Hanne Andresen, Director Pharmaceutical Affairs Norwegian Pharmacy Association, Norway
- Fei Sim, National President Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Australia
- Luna Bizri, Founder and manager of community pharmacy; Clinical Assistant professor; Adjunct faculty member
Lunapharm pharmacy; Lebanese International University; Lebanese American University, Lebanon
- Joyce Mariama Kallon, Team Lead for the supply Chain and logistics vaccine unit Immunisation unit, Sierra Leone
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17 January 2023, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Pharmacists’ contributions to telehealth and telepharmacy services
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Telepharmacy has gained increasing importance in the delivery of pharmaceutical care, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has placed enormous pressures on healthcare systems globally. There are some innovative models of telepharmacy services aimed at optimizing and improving access to pharmaceutical care, resulting in improved patient safety and outcomes. However, despite these benefits, major barriers for implementation of telepharmacy remain such as patient confidentiality and privacy of health information.
Attendees will learn about:
1. The global role of telehealth in supporting primary health care services
2. The current trends in telepharmacy around the globe
3. Examples of good practice in telepharmacy
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation, Sweden
Panellists:
- Rúben Viegas, Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator, The Netherlands
- Sarah Dineen-Griffin, FIP CPS ExCo member, Australia
- Jaime Acosta, Community pharmacist Farmacia Acosta, Spain
- Josep M. Guiu-Segura, Vice-president Euro, Hospital Pharmacy Section, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Director of Pharmacy and Medicines, Consortium of Health and Social Care of Catalonia, Spain
Derrick
Muneene,
Unit Head, Digital Health Capacity Building and Collaboration,
WHO,
Switzerland
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16 January 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Biorelevant Dissolution Testing
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Biorelevant in vitro performance testing of orally administered dosage forms has become an important tool for the assessment of drug product in vivo behavior. An in vitro performance test which mimics the intraluminal performance of an oral dosage form is termed biorelevant. Biorelevant tests have been utilized to decrease the number of in vivo studies required during the drug development process and to mitigate the risk related to in vivo bioequivalence studies.
Prediction of intraluminal performance of an orally administered dosage form and the active pharmaceutical ingredient with biorelevant in vitro performance testing requires appropriate simulation of luminal conditions. Key luminal parameters to be simulated may vary with the process to be simulated, the structure of the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the type of dosage form. A variety of biorelevant media have been proposed, making it now possible to simulate most regions in the gastrointestinal tract in both prandial states. The levels of biorelevance and accompanying decision tree may serve as a useful tool during formulation development, in order to ensure high quality, predictive performance results without unnecessary complexity of media.
• Participants will be introduced in biorelevant dissolution testing
• Participants will be informed on dissolution media that simulates the physicochemical characteristics of the contents of the gastrointestinal lumen
• Participants will be informed on the in vitro methodologies that have been shown to be useful in simulating the intraluminal environment
Chair:
- Horst-Dieter Friedel, FIP Chair Regulatory Sciences and Quality, Director Former at Bayer AG, Germany
Moderator:
- Christos Reppas, Professor in Pharmaceutics National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Guests:
- Maria Vertzoni, Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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13 December 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
FIP-UNITWIN Global Summit on pharmaceutical education
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One year after the launch of the FIP global call to action on advancing pharmaceutical education, FIP will report on each region’s progress against the call to action, building on the results of the FIP-UNITWIN inter-regional impact workshops held in November 2022. The event will also host the launch of the FIP Education transformation toolkit, which will be a collection of FIP’s relevant publications and digital events to implement the FIP global call to action on advancing pharmaceutical education.
Objectives:
1. Present progress since 2021 on priority FIP Development Goals of the regions in the context of pharmaceutical education
2. Present progress on FIP-UNITWIN regional roadmaps 2021 and the impact on FIP global call to action on pharmaceutical education
3. Discuss the way forward for the delivery of each regions’ roadmaps with establishment of regional FIP-UNITWIN centres for excellence programme in the months ahead
4. Launch the FIP Education transformation toolkit
Moderators:
- Ralph J. Altiere, FIPEd Chair FIP and University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences- USA
- Lilian Azzopardi, FIP AIM Chair-elect , University of Malta -Malta
Guests:
- Dominique Jordan, FIP President, Switzerland
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, UK
Panellists:
- Toyin Tofade, President Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Silvana Nair Leite, Professor Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Arinola Joda, Assistant Secretary & Editor-in- Chief,
African Pharmaceutical Forum, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
- Rajani Shakya, Ass.Prof. Department of Pharmacy, Kathmandu University, Nepal
- Mohamad Rahal, Dean School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Lebanon
- Paul Gallagher, Prof.Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapure
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP Lead for Education & Primary Health Policies, Turkey
- Alison Etukakpan, Educational Partnership Specialist International Pharmaceutical Federation, Nigeria
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13 December 2022
A framework for ethical decision making
As part of the series of continuing professional development (CPD) bites for pharmacists, Dr. Betty Chaar, the Chair of the FIP Expert Group on Ethics, presents a process for ethical decision-making to support pharmacists when faced with ethical dilemm
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Dr. Betty Chaar, Chair of FIP Expert Group on Ethics,
Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
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13 December 2022
Professional Autonomy
This episode focuses on professional autonomy in pharmacy and the ethical dilemmas that pharmacists can face.
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Speaker: Dr. Betty Chaar, Chair of FIP Expert Group on Ethics, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
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13 December 2022
Privacy and confidentiality
This episode focuses on privacy and confidentiality and the ethical dilemmas that pharmacists can face.
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Dr. Maria Allinson, Member of the FIP Expert Group on Ethics, Senior lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, United Kingdom
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13 December 2022
Provision of medical advice
This episode focuses on the provision of medical advice and the ethical dilemmas that pharmacists can face
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: Dr. Jack Collins, Member of the FIP Expert Group on Ethics, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Sydney Pharmacy School, the Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
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8 December 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Sports pharmacy: Global opportunities for pharmacists in the sports setting
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Pharmacists as athlete support personnel have rooted themselves as key players in medical teams serving athletes. Sports pharmacy evolved from a niche practice during the establishment of WADA two decades ago, gaining traction with the publication of the FIP guidelines “The Role of the Pharmacist in the Fight against Doping in Sport” in 2014. Today, we recognise sports pharmacy as a specialty practice, fundamental to the antidoping movement and athlete health. Pharmacists provide accurate sports drug information, avoid inadvertent doping, and coordinate pharmacy services at sporting events. We present two successful models in education and proper training of pharmacists to work with athletes.
Attendees will learn about:
1. Exploring the specialty of sports pharmacy based on expert consensus
2. Discussing a foundation for sports pharmacy curricula
3. Describing a successful example of sports pharmacy practice
Moderator:
- Daragh Connolly, Chair Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, Ireland
Panellists:
- Ashley Anderson, Clinical Sports Pharmacy Specialist / Antidoping Pharmacist International Sports Pharmacists Network, USA
- David Mottram, Emeritus Professor- Liverpool John Moores University, UK
- Mark Stuart, Pharmacist to the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission International Olympic Committee, UK
- Claire May, Academic University of Brighton, UK
- Somer Helvaci, Lecturer IOC accredited sports pharmacist, Turkey
- Shigeo Yamamura, Specially-Appointed Professor Josai International University, Japan
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7 December 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Vaccines & special-risk groups: roundtable summit
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Often, the most vulnerable population groups experience severe or even lethal forms of vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as losses in quality of life, functional ability and productivity. It is essential to identify these groups and their specific vaccination needs, and to take measures to improve vaccine confidence and uptake among them. Pharmacists play a key role in raising awareness and building confidence in vaccines, and in promoting a convenient access to vaccinations. Over several months, FIP organised a series of events focusing on the vaccination needs of several special-risk population groups. With this final event, we invite you to engage with an intersectoral roundtable on this topic and witness the launch of a summary publication and a series of short videos to support pharmacists in these roles.
By the end of the session participants will:
- Understand the specific vaccination needs of several special-risk population groups
- Become familiar with FIP’s resources on vaccination for special-risk groups
- Discuss the role of pharmacists in promoting vaccination uptake among different special-risk groups
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP Chief Executive Officer, UK/Netherlands
Panellists:
- Jean-Luc Eiselé, CEO World Heart Federation, Switzerland
- Siân Williams, Chief Executive Officer International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), Scotland (working internationally)
- Iryna Vlasenko, Vice president- International Diabetes Federation-Ukraine
- Howard Catton, Chief Executive Officer,
International Council of Nurses, Switzerland/ United Kingdom
- Jane Barratt, Secretary-General International Federation on Ageing, Canada
- Rúben Viegas, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator, Portugal
- Mary Ann Lumsden, FIGO Chief Executive,
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), UK
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7 December 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Vaccines & special-risk groups: roundtable summit (French translation)
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Often, the most vulnerable population groups experience severe or even lethal forms of vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as losses in quality of life, functional ability and productivity. It is essential to identify these groups and their specific vaccination needs, and to take measures to improve vaccine confidence and uptake among them. Pharmacists play a key role in raising awareness and building confidence in vaccines, and in promoting a convenient access to vaccinations. Over several months, FIP organised a series of events focusing on the vaccination needs of several special-risk population groups. With this final event, we invite you to engage with an intersectoral roundtable on this topic and witness the launch of a summary publication and a series of short videos to support pharmacists in these roles.
By the end of the session participants will:
- Understand the specific vaccination needs of several special-risk population groups
- Become familiar with FIP’s resources on vaccination for special-risk groups
- Discuss the role of pharmacists in promoting vaccination uptake among different special-risk groups
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP Chief Executive Officer, UK/Netherlands
Panellists:
- Jean-Luc Eiselé, CEO World Heart Federation, Switzerland
- Siân Williams, Chief Executive Officer International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), Scotland (working internationally)
- Iryna Vlasenko, Vice president- International Diabetes Federation-Ukraine
- Howard Catton, Chief Executive Officer, International Council of Nurses, Switzerland/ United Kingdom
- Jane Barratt, Secretary-General International Federation on Ageing, Canada
- Rúben Viegas, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator, Portugal
- Mary Ann Lumsden, FIGO Chief Executive, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), UK
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6 December 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Service remuneration models
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Remuneration of pharmacy vaccinations is one of the key policy enablers of pharmacy-based vaccinations, and thus life-course immunisation. FIP data shows that remuneration models vary widely across countries and regions. Understanding the different models and country experiences is key to wider implementation. This event will feature a number of pharmacy leadership bodies sharing their remuneration models and journeys for the benefit of policy-enablement everywhere.
This event is delivered as part of a new FIP programme supported by Pfizer, which aims to provide our members with approaches and tools for tackling key policy enablers that determine equity, access and sustainability of pharmacy-based life-course immunisation.
Moderator:
- Sari Westermarck, Community pharmacist FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Finland
Panellists:
- Eleftherios Marinos, General Secretary-Federation of Pharmacists’ Cooperatives of Greece, Greece
- Ahmad Al-Rusasi, General manager/Lecturer Alnoor Drug Store, Jordan
- Sham Moodley, Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA), South Africa
Susan O’Dwyer
Head of Governance and Pharmacy Service,
Irish Pharmacy Union,
Ireland
Luís Lourenço,
President of the South and Autonomous Regions Branch of the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society,
Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society,
Portugal
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5 December 2022, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Accelerating Pharmaceutical Science: innovating and collaborating to fight COVID-19 and future pandemics
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The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the greatest public health emergencies of our time. The development of new diagnostics, treatments and vaccinations has arguably required greater innovation and collaboration across research, pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sectors than ever before. This event reflects on innovations and collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consideration will be given to applying what has been learnt to future pandemics.
Aim
To reflect on innovations and collaborations in pharmaceutical science that have made an impact against COVID-19. To consider how to apply this learning to our response to future pandemics.
Learning objectives:
• Explain how pharmaceutical scientists innovated and collaborated in the fight against COVID-19.
• List challenges and opportunities for the development of diagnostics, treatments and vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Discuss approaches for fast-tracking diagnostics, treatments and vaccinations in future pandemics without compromising patient safety.
• Reflect on what has been learned from innovative and collaborative approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic that can be used for future pandemics.
Moderator:
- Chris John, FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence, UK
Panellists:
- Louise Druedahl, Researcher University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- N Udupa, Research Director Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, India
- Yvonne Perrie, Professor of Drug Delivery University of Strathclyde, UK
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2 December 2022, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
The role of pharmacists in infectious & tropical diseases prevention and management
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This event will discuss pharmacists’ roles in infectious & tropical disease prevention, and management by improving pharmacists’ knowledge in these diseases as well as showcasing practices across different countries with regards to policy, pharmaceutical care and services delivery and digital health applications across Africa in the context of infectious and tropical diseases.
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide a wide array of services to prevent, and manage infectious and tropical diseases. This event aims to improve pharmacists' knowledge, improve pharmaceutical services delivery and overall health outcomes of the public in the context of infectious & tropical disease.
Learning objectives
1. Improve knowledge of pharmacists in the scope of infectious & tropical diseases as well as anti-infectives within the African region;
2. Showcase practices across different countries with regards to policy, pharmaceutical care and services delivery and digital health applications in the context of infectious & tropical diseases as well as anti-infectives within the African region;
3. Identify the needs and priorities of pharmacists in the prevention and management of infectious & tropical diseases within the African region.
Moderator:
- Jocelyn Chaibva, Vice president African Pharmaceutical Forum, Zimbabwe
Facilitators:
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP Lead for Education and Primary Health Policies, Turkey
- Alison Etukakpan, FIP Educational Partnership Specialist,
Nigeria
Guests:
- Mirfin Mpundu, Director ReAct Africa, Kenya
- Natalie Schellack, Head of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Arinola Joda, Associate Professor University of Lagos, Nigeria
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2 December 2022
The role of pharmacists in infectious & tropical diseases prevention and management (French translation)
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This event will discuss pharmacists’ roles in infectious & tropical disease prevention, and management by improving pharmacists’ knowledge in these diseases as well as showcasing practices across different countries with regards to policy, pharmaceutical care and services delivery and digital health applications across Africa in the context of infectious and tropical diseases.
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide a wide array of services to prevent, and manage infectious and tropical diseases. This event aims to improve pharmacists' knowledge, improve pharmaceutical services delivery and overall health outcomes of the public in the context of infectious & tropical disease.
Learning objectives
1. Improve knowledge of pharmacists in the scope of infectious & tropical diseases as well as anti-infectives within the African region;
2. Showcase practices across different countries with regards to policy, pharmaceutical care and services delivery and digital health applications in the context of infectious & tropical diseases as well as anti-infectives within the African region;
3. Identify the needs and priorities of pharmacists in the prevention and management of infectious & tropical diseases within the African region.
Moderator:
- Jocelyn Chaibva, Vice president African Pharmaceutical Forum, Zimbabwe
Facilitators:
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP Lead for Education and Primary Health Policies, Turkey
- Alison Etukakpan, FIP Educational Partnership Specialist, Nigeria
Guests:
- Mirfin Mpundu, Director ReAct Africa, Kenya
- Natalie Schellack, Head of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Arinola Joda, Associate Professor University of Lagos, Nigeria
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1 December 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Pharmacists’ contributions to HIV prevention and management
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The first of December commemorates World AIDS day and this year FIP will join this campaign by launching a toolkit for pharmacists on HIV prevention, screening and management. It is now possible to effectively prevent the transmission of HIV through pharmacological strategies (preexposure and postexposure prophylaxis). New HIV tests have also become available, including point-of-care tests and self-tests. Pharmacists’ expertise and accessibility can be leveraged for a variety of important roles in the prevention and screening of HIV infections. Join this event to learn about these roles and be inspired by examples from different countries.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand the roles pharmacists can play in HIV prevention, screening and management
• Recognise some resources and tools that pharmacists can use in this area
• Find and use the FIP toolkit on HIV prevention, screening and management
Moderator:
- Sham Moodley, FIP CPS Exco Member, Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA), South Africa
Panellists:
- Rúben Viegas, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator, Portugal
- Ali Ahmed, Ph.D. Final Year Student (Clinical Pharmacy) Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia
- Alicia Krüger, Clinical pharmacist Brazilian federal council of pharmacy, Brazil
- Elise HARO-BRUNET, Employed pharmacist CESPHARM (prevention committee) / French Chamber of pharmacists, France
- Romeo Ongpoy Jr, Dean Emilio Aguinaldo College - Cavite Campus, Philippines
- Katrina F. Ortblad, Assistant Professor Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, USA
Hamish Bowden, Senior Clinical Pharmacist (HIV & Sexual Health) The Albion Centre NSW Health, Australia
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30 November 2022, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Long COVID and pharmacy: Managing the long-term effects of COVID-19
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Long covid, also known as post COVID-19 condition, is estimated to affect 10-20% of people who develop COVID-19. While the majority go on to fully recover, this group of people suffer a variety of physical, physiological and cognitive symptoms for many weeks, months and sometimes longer. The condition can be debilitating and recovery requires a holistic and personalised care approach, including pharmaceutical care.
This event by FIP aims to explore in more depth what long covid is, what the key characteristics and symptoms are and how these symptoms can be managed in the pharmacy. The panellists include a public health expert on long-covid-19, a clinical pharmacist who is recovering from long covid, a physiotherapist and more.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the key characteristics and symptoms of long COVID-19
2. Understand the latest research and evidence concerning treatment and care
3. Discuss ways long covid symptoms can be managed in the pharmacy
4. Identify the importance of pharmacists' understanding of the condition and care needs
Moderator:
- Leonila Ocampo, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management Philippine Pharmacists Association, Philippines
Panellists:
- Darren Brown, Clinical Academic Physiotherapist, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Long COVID Physio, United Kingdom
- Rani Khatib, Consultant Cardiology Pharmacist and Associate Professor University of Leeds, United Kingdom
- Lucette Cysique, Associate Professor The University of New South Wales, Australia
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30 November 2022
Chronic respiratory diseases
This video highlights the main benefits of vaccination, and which vaccines are recommended for people living with chronic respiratory conditions.
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Speaker
: Ema Paulino, President, National Pharmacy Association, Portugal (ANF), Portugal
Ema Paulino is a pharmacist at her own community pharmacy in Portugal. She is general manager of Ezfy, a company that engages community pharmacies in the implementation of patient support programmes. Ms Paulino is president of the Portuguese National Association of Pharmacies, and immediate past professional secretary of FIP. She is currently on the board of Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe, and is a member of the board of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group.
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30 November 2022
Cardiovascular diseases
This video highlights the main benefits of vaccination, and which vaccines are recommended for people living with cardiovascular diseases.
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Speaker
: Francisco Javier Jiménez, Professor, University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy, Puerto Rico
Francisco Javier Jiménez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1995 (BS in Pharmacy). In January of year 2000 he began his professional career at the UPR School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which continue at present. In 2001 he acquired his certification as a diabetes care and education specialist. In 2004, he became a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist. His main focus and experiences have been related to community pharmacy services, especially for underserved populations, diabetes care and education, immunisation, research and postgraduate training through the UPR community-based pharmacy residency programme, which he started in 2012 in collaboration with four pharmacies.
Since 2016, he has been training and supporting community pharmacists and PharmD candidates to provide and enhance community pharmacy immunisation services. He is also involved with the UPR medical sciences campus COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
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30 November 2022
Older adults
This video highlights the main benefits of vaccination, and which vaccines are recommended for older adults.
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Speaker
: Jean-Pierre Michel, Honorary Professor of Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Jean-Pierre Michel was professor of medicine and chairman of the academic geriatric department at Geneva University Hospitals until 2011. He is a former president of the European Geriatric Medicine Society, and acted as World Health Organization expert on the ageing and life course programme.
He is a member of the French Academy of Medicine and a foreign member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Spain.
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30 November 2022
Diabetes
This video highlights the main benefits of vaccination, and which vaccines are recommended for people living with diabetes.
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Speaker
: Marco Goeijenbier
Medical doctor internal medicine and intensive care, Spaarne Gasthuis Haarlem/Hoofddorp & Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Marco Goeijenbier is a medical doctor with a PhD in virology and is currently working in intensive care with a research line primarily focusing on virus interactions with the coagulation system and prevention. He is an active member of the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza and is the current chair of the Influenza and Diabetes Community.
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24 November 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Supporting pharmacy leaders and educators for implementing competency-based education in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education: Launch of the FIP CBE implementation handbook
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Competent pharmaceutical workforce is vital to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being. This is aligned with the FIP Development Goals. Competency-base education (CBE) model became a core of healthcare professions education and training globally.
Some challenges are encountered relating to the implementation of CBE model to initial pharmacy and pharmaceutical education and training (IPET). Hence, FIPEd team has developed the handbook to support pharmacy leaders and educators for their journey of CBE implementation in their education programme. The webinar will officially launch the handbook and go through the background of the handbook development and how it can help them implement CBE.
Learning objectives:
• Understand the importance of CBE in pharmacy and pharmaceutical education
• Describe the structure of FIPEd CBE Implementation Handbook
• Identify how the Handbook can support oneself for their CBE implementation journey
Moderators:
- Marwan Akel, Projects Manager – FIP Workforce development, evidence & impact Journal Editor – Pharmacy Education Journal (PEJ), Lebanon
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision & Partnerships, Bahrain
Panellists:
- Naoko Arakawa, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy University of Nottingham, UK
- Jessica McMullen, Pharmacist and PhD Student
University of Nottingham, UK
- Andries Koster, Associate Professor of Pharmacology Dept. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
- Pierre Moreau, Professor of pharmacology and therapeutics College of pharmacy Kuwait University, Kuwait
- Shaun Gleason, Global Lead for Academic Capacity, FIP Workforce Development Hub, Assistant Dean for Distance Degrees and Programs; Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, USA
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23 November 2022, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Time to Take (AMS) Action! What will you do?
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Our final event will celebrate the success of the AMS in Action Webinar series as we reflect on the great work being done globally to tackle AMR.
We will showcase our competition winners who will share their innovative ideas and tools to help support AMS and prevent the spread of AMR.
Join us in our Call to Action! Make a pledge with Antibiotic Guardian about how you’ll make better use of antibiotics and help save these vital medicines from becoming obsolete.
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22 November 2022, 10:00 - 11:30 CET
Commemorating the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Pharmacy taking action
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With the potential to be the next ‘silent’ pandemic, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat. The ONE FIP Commitment to AMR and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) includes actions for education, practice, scientific research and workforce development. These commitments will also enable themes to be actioned across nations and regions. FIP commits to increase the awareness of AMR, strengthen AMS and support for evidence-based interventions. With two events on 21 and 22 November, in the form of workshops, FIP aims to:
• Provide education and development
• Provide the priority FIP Development Goals (FIP DGs) areas and the priority commitments to devise the 2023 plans.
• Inform the 2023 Commitment to Action and Health Ministers Summit.
Learning objectives:
With a regional focus on the Eastern Mediterranean, European and Americas regions, participants in this workshop will be able to:
Outline regional educational and development headline needs in AMR and AMS,
Outline FIP DGs areas and the priority commitments for pharmacists’ organisations,
Input on how they can contribute to the FIP AMR 2023 plans.
Chair:
- Manjiri Gharat, FIP Vice President & Chair of the FIP Commission on AMR, India
Guest:
- Victoria Rutter, Executive Director, CPA, UK
Facilitators:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships, Bahrain
- Chin-Yen Yeo, Senior AMS Pharmacist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Australia
- Fiona Doukas, Senior Project Officer, ACSQHC, Australia
Panellists:
- Usman Ebubakar, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
- Michelle Gijzelaar, National Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Life Healthcare, South Africa
- Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
- Roop Gupta, Vice President, IPA, India
- Syamhanin Adnan, Leader, AMS Focus Group for Pharmacist, MPS, Malaysia
- Fitria Nur Hidayah, Clinical Pharmacist, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Indonesia
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22 November 2022
Causes (infectious and non-infectious)
This video highlights the main causes for sore throat, including infectious (strep throat, COVID-19, etc.) and non-infectious causes.
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Speaker:
Douglas
Burgoyne
, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah College of Pharmacy, USA
Douglas
Burgoyne
is currently adjunct associate professor at University of Utah College of Pharmacy. His previous roles at Veridicus saw Dr Burgoyne manage clinical pharmacy functions and programmes alongside disease management for self-funded employers.
In addition, Dr Burgoyne is a member of the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership, a past president of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy and a founding member of UtahAWARE, an antibiotic resistance education programme for the state of Utah.
As a leader of this organisation, Dr Burgoyne was influential in reducing inappropriate antibiotics use in children and adults through public awareness campaigns and physician education programmes.
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22 November 2022
Patient's experience: Symptoms, progression and duration
This video highlights the most common clinical manifestations of sore throat and how it normally occurs. This includes the expected duration of symptoms and how these might evolve over time.
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Speaker:
Jonathan Lloyd Jones,
Locum Pharmacist, Caerau Pharmacy, Wales
After studying his MPharm at Cardiff University and completing his pre-registration year in Manchester, Jonathan Lloyd Jones gained extensive experience working throughout Wales as both a locum pharmacist and manager in community pharmacy. A qualified independent prescriber, he used his training to provide an enhanced minor ailments scheme and build an effective services-led pharmacy.
His innovative approaches to service improvement throughout his career have been deservedly recognised and, in 2018, he won both the Independent Community Pharmacy Practice of the Year Award with his colleagues at Sheppards Pharmacists in Aberdare, and the Independent Pharmacy Collaborative Working Award.
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22 November 2022
Triage (including POC testing) and decision-making, including referral
This video presents the most important questions that pharmacists should ask patients with sore throat, and highlights the importance of point-of-care testing as a triage tool and what can be done when those tests are not available.
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Speaker:
Efi Mantzourani, Reader in Pharmacy Practice, Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales
Efi Mantzourani is an academic pharmacist and registered practitioner, with expertise in reflective practice and practice-based learning.
Her research relates to technology-enabled provision of pharmacy services. She has provided an evidence-base to health boards in Wales and the Welsh government for commissioning of pharmacy services which have transformed professional practice. Her areas of interest include electronic prescribing, the discharge medicines service, and integration of GP and pharmacy patient records. Recently, she has been focusing on evaluating the first NHS-funded sore throat test-and-treat community pharmacy service in the UK.
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22 November 2022
Antimicrobial resistance
This video summarises the problem of the unwarranted use of antibiotics to treat non-bacterial sore throat and how this contributes to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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Speaker:
Sabiha Essack,
Professor: Pharmaceutical Sciences, South African Research Chair in Antibiotic Resistance & One Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa
Sabiha Essack is the research chair in antibiotic resistance and professor in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Prof. Essack is vice chair of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Antimicrobial Resistance, senior implementation research advisor at the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions in Denmark and member of the International Pharmacy Federation AMR Commission. Prof. Essack is chair of the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership, serves on the advisory board of the Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator in the US, the Fleming Fund Expert Advisory Group in the UK, the Market Analysis Expert Advisory Group of the Global AMR Research and Development Hub in Germany and is a member of the Wellcome Trust Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug Resistant Infections Consortium. She served as vice chair of the South African Ministerial Advisory Committee on AMR at its inception, the South African Chapter of the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership and the South African Antibiotic Stewardship Programme.
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22 November 2022
Pharmacological treatment approaches
This video summarises the main pharmacological treatment approaches for sore throat, focusing on an overview of the different preparations pharmacists can recommend when advising on sore throat management
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Speaker:
Sarah Dineen-Griffin,
FIP CPS ExCo member,
Australia
Sarah Dineen-Griffin is a lecturer in health services management and leadership at Charles Sturt University, Australia. She holds a doctor of philosophy degree, a graduate certificate in pharmacy practice, a master of pharmacy degree (with distinction) and bachelor of biomedical science degree. She completed her PhD in pharmacy practice focusing on consumer self-care and the co-design, evaluation and implementation of community pharmacy services. Dr Dineen-Griffin has been a research investigator on national and international pharmacy projects. At an international level, she holds a number of leadership roles. She is an editorial board member for the
Pharmacy Practice
joucrnal, vice hair of FIP’s New Generation of Pharmaceutical Scientists Group and is FIP’s YPG Community Pharmacy Section liaison. At a national level, she is an active member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s New South Wales branch committee, chair of the NSW Early Career Pharmacist Group, and a member of the National Self-Care Policy Advisory Group (2020). Dr Dineen-Griffin was recently named the NSW Early Career Pharmacist of the Year (2021), winner of the Sirianni Scholarship for Future Pharmacist Leaders (2020) and FIP’s Community Pharmacy Champion for Change (2020).
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22 November 2022
Non-pharmacological treatment approaches
This video focuses on non-pharmacological approaches to sore throat management and presents some tips for pharmacists to support self-care in this area.
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Speaker:
Jaime Acosta, Community pharmacist, Farmacia Acosta, Spain
As an experienced community pharmacist, Jaime Acosta has played a significant role over many years on different levels representing community pharmacy. He has a strong passion for the future of pharmacy and a deep understanding of the community pharmacy environment and healthcare's new and changing needs.
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21 November 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Commemorating the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Pharmacy taking action
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With the potential to be the next ‘silent’ pandemic, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat. The ONE FIP Commitment to AMR and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) includes actions for education, practice, scientific research and workforce development. These commitments will also enable themes to be actioned across nations and regions. FIP commits to increase the awareness of AMR, strengthen AMS and support for evidence-based interventions. With two events on 21 and 22 November, in the form of workshops, FIP aims to:
• Provide education and development
• Provide the priority FIP Development Goals (FIP DGs) areas and the priority commitments to devise the 2023 plans.
• Inform the 2023 Commitment to Action and Health Ministers Summit.
Learning objectives:
With a regional focus on the Eastern Mediterranean, European and Americas regions, participants in this workshop will be able to:
Outline regional educational and development headline needs in AMR and AMS,
Outline FIP DGs areas and the priority commitments for pharmacists’ organisations,
Input on how they can contribute to the FIP AMR 2023 plans.
Chair:
- Daragh Connolly, FIP BPP Chair, Ireland
Guest:
- Victoria Rutter, Executive Director, CPA, UK
Facilitators:
- Aysu Selcuk, FIP Education and PHC Policies Specialist, Turkey
- Cátia Caneiras, Professor, University of Lisbon, Portugal
- Khalid Eljaaly, Associate Professor, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Panellists:
- Alison Etukakpan, FIP Educational Partnership Specialist, Nigeria
- Katarina M. Kostadinovic, Chairman, Assembly of Pharmaceutical Chamber of Montenegro, Montenegro
- Olfat Fakih, Instructor, Al Razi University, Yemen
- Saed Nuh, Chairman of Medicines Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Health Development, Somalia
- Cristina Fernández, Hospital Pharmacist, San Juan de Dios Hospital, Costa Rica
- José Pablo Díaz Madriz, AMS Director, Clínica Bíblica Hospital, Costa Rica
- Brigid K. Groves, Senior Director, Practice&Professional Affairs, APA, USA
- Curtis D. Collins, Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases Trinity Health Ann Arbor, USA
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18 November 2022, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
AMS: Tools in Action
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As busy health care professionals we are always looking for tools and resources to make our jobs more efficient and effective. This session will look at some tools and resources that are used in practice across the globe to support AMS initiatives, inspiring you to think about what you could develop or apply in your own practice to help support the more appropriate use of antimicrobials with both patients and colleagues.
Learning objectives:
● Discuss innovative tools for sharing information
● Learn about the development and deployment of an innovative and fun teaching tool
● Describe how you can use different platforms to engage healthcare professionals and communities
Moderator:
- Meghna Joshi-von Heyden, Strategic Lead: Partnerships and Advocacy Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, Switzerland
- Maxencia Nabiryo, Project Manager Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, Uganda
- Israel Sefah, Lecturer and Specialist Pharmacist,
Department of Pharmacy Practice in the School of Pharmacy of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana
- Akello Zainab, Lead pharmacist and AMS Technical Lead Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
- Andrew Balamba, Pharmacist University Teaching Hospital, Zambia
- Jessica Fraser, Programmes Coordinator Tropical Health & Education Trust, UK
- Ugyen Tashi, Chief Program Officer Essential Medicines and Technology Division (EMTD), Ministry of Health, Bhutan
- Bridget Kebirungi, Project Manager Commonwealth Pharmacists Association, Uganda
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17 November 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Facilitar el acceso a los medicamentos: Estudios de casos de reglamentación de bioexenciones de América Latina
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Sesión III:
Estructura
ioexención
en Colombia
Para abogar por una implementación más amplia y armonizada de bioexenciones basadas en el sistema de clasificación biofarmacéutica (BCS) en los países de América Latina, la FIP está apoyando a los líderes regionales en la sensibilización sobre esta vía reguladora basada en la ciencia diseñada para acelerar la aprobación del mercado de productos farmacéuticos genéricos seguros y eficaces. La segunda parte de esta serie de seminarios web diseñados específicamente para la región de América Latina destaca ejemplos de vías de aprobación regulatoria de bioexenciones basadas en BCS que se implementan actualmente en países seleccionados de América Latina. Los expertos abordarán la base legislativa de las regulaciones de bioexenciones y discutirán las oportunidades de armonización dentro de la región.
Este webinar tiene los objetivos:
• Diferenciar entre la bioequivalencia in vivo y las estrategias reguladoras de bioexención basadas en BCS para la aprobación de medicamentos genéricos.
• Comprender las implicaciones para la salud pública de la vía reguladora de la bioexención basada en BCS.
Delinear oportunidades y desafíos para la implementación de un proceso armonizado de aprobación regulatoria de bioexenciones dentro de la región de América Latina.
Delinear las contribuciones de solubilidad, permeabilidad y disolución para aplicaciones de bioexención basadas en BCS.
Moderadora:
- Talita Ferreira, Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioexención en Latinoamérica International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Brazil
Panelista:
- Diego Alejandro Gutierrez Triana, Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA) Director de medicamentos y productos biológicos, Colombia
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15 November 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
The patient voice in generic medicine development
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The US public benefits from reduced costs and improved access to treatment enabled by availability of generics drug products. Patients offer a unique perspective when advocating for accessibility to high-quality and affordable generics. As critical stakeholders, it is important that the FDA Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) captures patient perspectives, needs, and priorities to help better inform patients. This session will explore the role of patients in generic drug development, OGD’s patient engagement sessions to date and the opportunities that can be used to improve patient engagement.
Learning objectives:
The FDA’s perspectives on patient’s role in drug development
How Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) is working on patient engagement
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian, FIP IPS ExCo Member for Webinars, Consultant, USA
Co-moderator :
- Maria Mantziri, FIP IPS ExCo Associate, Pharmacist, Pharmacovigilance Scientist, Greece
Panellist:
- Sarah Ibrahim, Associate Director CDER, Office of Generic Drugs, FDA, USA
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14 November 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Diabetes
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Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent disease transmission and protect populations from a variety of diseases that heavily impact individuals and health systems. Overall, through the provision of person-centred pharmaceutical services, pharmacists play a key role ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing, as well as promoting more effective, rational, and widespread use of vaccines. Among the different special-risk population groups for vaccine-preventable diseases, people living with diabetes have particular vaccination needs that will be highlighted at this event.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
- Understand the most important vaccines for people living with diabetes
- Recognise the role of pharmacists in promoting vaccination to people living with diabetes
- Discuss strategies for pharmacists to support people living with diabetes with their vaccination needs.
Moderator:
- Astrid Czock, CEO QualiCCare, Switzerland
Panelists:
- Marco Goeijenbier, Medical doctor internal medicine and intensive care, Spaarne Gasthuis Haarlem/Hoofddorp & Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Sallianne Kavanagh, Senior Lecturer- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice. Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, University of Huddersfield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFT, United Kingdom
- Iryna Vlasenko, Vice president International Diabetes Federation, Ukraine
- Francisco Javier Jiménez Ramírez, Professor / Pharmacist University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy, Puerto Rico
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11 November 2022, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Antimicrobial stewardship: Communities in action
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Pharmacists are well placed as members of the multidisciplinary team but are also key and accessible healthcare professionals for members of the public. Webinar 4 will explore and consider how pharmacists can support AMS in community practice around the globe.
Learning objectives:
- Define how pharmacists working in the community can support AMS and IPC initiatives as part of the wider multidisciplinary team;
- Explain how different forms of education and awareness raising can support the AMR agenda in the community setting;
- Discuss learning opportunities for reducing the risks of AMR that can be harnessed from experiences in treating and managing other infectious diseases such as TB, malaria and HIV;
- Describe how you can inspire and engage members of the community in a call to action on AMR;
- Demonstrate how AMR can impact patients at an individual, community and global level; and
- Apply behaviour change techniques to improve AMS initiatives in community practice.
Moderators
- Claire Brandish, Senior Antimicrobial Resistance Technical Advisor, The Commonwealth Pharmacist Association
- Dalia Bajis, Lead for Provision and Partnerships, International Pharmaceutical Federation
Speakers
- Amy Chan, Clinical Academic Pharmacist, University of Auckland
- Tadeo Tumusiime, National Programs Coordinator, Makerere University School of Public Health
- Erick Venant, Founder- Roll Back Antimicrobial Initiative & Lead Coordinator-BSAC’s-Stop Superbugs, Roll Back Antimicrobial Initiative
- Manjiri Gharat, Principal of K M Kundnani Pharmacy Polytechnic, VP of Indian Pharmaceutical Association and VP of FIP, K M Kundnani Pharmacy Polytechnic, FIP and IPA
- David Musoke, Senior Lecturer, Makerere University School of Public Health
- Ella Balasa, Patient Advocate and Consultant
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11 November 2022
Definition, clinical manifestations and red flags for chronic bronchitis
In this video you may learn about the definition, clinical manifestations and red flag symptoms of chronic bronchitis.
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Claudia Vicente, MD, Family Medicine - USF Araceti, GRESP Coordinator, IPCRG liaison responsible for ARC/CAPA, ERS group 01.03 secretary, Portugal
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11 November 2022
Non-pharmacological approaches and lifestyle changes to support patients’ self-care
In this video you may learn about the non-pharmacological approaches and lifestyle changes to support patients’ self-care
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Darush Attar-Zadeh, Respiratory Lead Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy Locum, Independent Prescriber, Cross Chemist, North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group, UK
Darush is a Pharmacist, Behaviour Change Specialist and International Respiratory Trainer.
He has presented at various national & international conferences (including ERS, IPCRG, PCRS, Clinical Pharmacy Congress) and was asked to help review the National Training Standards for Smoking Cessation. He is an active teacher and follower of the IPCRG Asthma Right Care social movement and enjoys spreading positive messages on how people can live much better with asthma.
Darush has published more than 20 clinical papers and writes teaching modules on various pharmacy platforms. He has been recognised by his healthcare peers at the 2019 PCPA GP Pharmacist awards for excellence.
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11 November 2022
Pharmacological approaches and treatments for chronic bronchitis
In this video you may learn about pharmacological approaches and treatments for chronic bronchitis
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Speaker: Debbie Rigby,
Director, Pharmeducation,
Clinical Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology,
Australia
Debbie Rigby is an Advanced Practice Pharmacist with postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy, geriatrics and respiratory medicine. Debbie is a member of Lung Foundation Australia COPD Advisory Committee and Primary Care Committee, and the International Primary Care Respiratory Group. Debbie is leading the National Asthma Council implementation of Asthma Right Care in Australia. She currently conducts Home Medicine Reviews and provides medicines education to pharmacists, nurses, GPs and other health professionals through her company Pharmeducation.
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10 November 2022
Episode 3. Public health pharmacists on call!
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Pharmacists are critical players in public and global health initiatives. They are uniquely situated in communities, providing health education, vaccinations, and supporting primary prevention. “However, pharmacists are not formally classified as a profession within the public health work force, which limits their impact on population level health” Dr Dallas Smith says in this podcast. In this podcast, Dr Smith illustrates from his own professional experience in public health how pharmacists are and can be public health pharmacists on call.
Guest speaker:
Dr Dallas James Smith, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer/Pharmacist, Mycotic Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, USA
About Dr Dallas James Smith:
Dallas Smith graduated with his PharmD. from the University of Findlay, Ohio, USA in 2017. After graduation, Dallas was accepted to serve with the Peace Corps as a community health educator in Cambodia for 2 years. His passion for building capacity and empowerment led him to an additional tour with the Peace Corps Response program in Malawi as a Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy lecturer at the College of Medicine, University of Malawi. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dallas was evacuated back to Arlington, Virginia where he managed a COVID-19 testing site and subsequent vaccine clinics. In July of 2021, Dallas started his current position as an Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer in the Mycotic Diseases Branch (MDB). He continues to teach virtually at the College of Medicine in Malawi while being involved in a variety of projects with the institution. Outside of work, Dallas enjoys cultivating native plants and fruits, listening to musicals, and learning about traditional and complementary systems of medicine.
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7 November 2022, 13:00 - 14:00 CET
Understanding the global pharmacy supply chain for hospital pharmacies
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As we approach a post-pandemic world, the global supply chain has been greatly influenced by various factors. Many different drug and product shortages have been exacerbated in recent years due to supply chain issues. Through this webinar, we want to give a better overview of understanding the current global supply chain, current threats to the supply chain such as drug shortages, natural disasters, counterfeit medicines, and how to create a resilient supply chain as we move forward in society. We also want to emphasize the value of a pharmacist in this area and the difference they can make.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the current global pharmacy supply chain
2. Compare the contrast the different threats to the pharmacy supply chain such as drug shortages, natural disasters, and counterfeit medicines
3. Understand how these threats can interrupt the supply chain from each panel member’s perspective/countries
4. Outline how to create a resilient supply chain and future endeavours taking place to protect the supply chain (i.e., automation and technology)
Moderator:
- Rob Moss, PharmD, Immediate past president, FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, FIP, European Association of Hospital Pharmacists, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Yuh Lih Chang, PhD, RPh Director, Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; Principal Investigator, National Drug Shortage management Project; Associate Professor, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan Veterans General Hospital, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan
- Dr. Sohail Fitieh, Ph.D, MS PLA, RPh, Pharmacy & Supply Chain Consultant, United Arab of Emirates
- Michael Ganio, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS, FASHP,
Senior Director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality,
American Society for Health-System Pharmacists,
USA
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4 November 2022, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Antimicrobial stewardship: Data in action
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What methods and data can be captured to elucidate how antimicrobials are used in different healthcare settings? How do we know if antimicrobials are being used appropriately and whether there is scope to make improvements? Webinar 3 will consider point prevalence data to understand antimicrobial use, how the data can be utilised to implement change and how to embed that change to create sustainable action.
Learning objectives:
Define the Global Point Prevalence Survey tool and discuss the benefits of using this for data capture;
Appraise different tools for antimicrobial use data capture and understand the pros and cons of each;
Explain challenges to data capture and how to work around these;
Examine how local data can be used to drive positive changes and support AMS initiatives; and
Recognise how continuous quality improvement methodology can be used to help with Point Prevalence Survey data collection and to bring about sustainable behaviour changes as a result.
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4 November 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
FIP quality assurance in pharmacy education survey
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The FIP Development Goal 3 (Quality Assurance) Leads have developed a pharmacy education quality assurance tool. It can be used as a self-assessment tool, and for data collection to better understand quality assurance of pharmacy education programmes in different countries around the world.
The questions relate to the pharmacy degrees for initial entry to practice and/or licensure of pharmacists, reflected in three core sections:
1. Accreditation processes and accrediting bodies
2. Standards for quality assurance
3. Views on the value, relevance and outcomes of accreditation in the country
Learning Objectives:
1. To provide the rationale for conducting the FIP Quality Assurance in Pharmacy Education survey
2. To describe the three core sections in the QA tool
3. To provide information on completing the survey and potential benefits
Moderator:
- Abby A. Kahaleh, PhD, MS, BPharm, MPH, FAACP Tenured Faculty & Board of Trustees Faculty Roosevelt University College of Science, Health, & Pharmacy, USA
Panellists:
- Abeer M. AlGhananeem, DG3 Global Lead at FIP Workforce Development Hub, Associate Dean and Professor Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Banan Mukhalalati, Global lead for FIP Development Goal 3: quality assurance Assistant Professor Qatar University, Qatar
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3 November 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Pharmacy-based nutrition care: How nutrition impacts heart health
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How nutrition impacts heart health is the focus of this event, the last and final one in the 'Food for thought: Pharmacists' role in healthy nutrition.' The webinar aims to examine the interlinks between nutrition and heart health, its role in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases, how pharmacy-based nutrition services can support patients with heart conditions.
The event aims to:
Understand how nutrition impacts heart health
Describe the importance of pharmaceutical care for heart health with a focus on supplements
Highlight the important role of pharmacists in improving heart health and preventing cardiac disease.
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta, FIP-CPS Professional Secretary, Community pharmacist Farmacia Acosta, Spain
Panellists:
- Philip Calder, President, Federation of European Nutrition Societies, Head of the School of Human Development and Health at the University of Southampton, UK
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager, Portugal
- Esraa Altawil, Consultant Clinical Pharmacist
King Saud University Medical City, Saudi Arabia
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2 November 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Launch of the FIP global competency framework for educators and trainers in pharmacy
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The FIP Global Competency Framework for Educators & Trainers in Pharmacy (FIP-GCFE) is a new tool to support advancement and competence development for our colleagues around the world, serving in any sector of pharmaceutical education. It was initiated by the Academic Pharmacy Section of FIP and created in collaboration across FIP, involving our leads, experts, volunteers across the Federation. This works is authored by experienced authors, global leaders in pharmaceutical education who are active in academic, practice and science fields of the pharmacy profession. The commitment to gather their knowledge, experience, values, and efforts, inspiring our colleagues to advance in the field of education, resulted in comprehensive and evidence-based framework.
Participants will be able to:
• Understand how to empower our individual and institutional members, focused on those involved in creating, delivering and assuring quality of pharmaceutical education.
• Learn about the valuable source of information and guide for educators and trainers in pharmacy at individual, organizational, national, and global levels.
• Understand how to use the Framework for their own personal and professional development.
• Start the application, research, and validation of the Framework
• Conduct the self-assessment of competencies according to the Framework
Moderators:
- Astrid Czock, FIP WDH Global Lead; CEO QualiCCare, Switzerland
- Marwan Akel, Projects Manager–Workforce development, evidence & impact Journal Editor – PEJ, Lebanon
Panellists:
- Arijana Mestrovic, FIP AcPS Vice President,
FIP WDH Global lead for Competency Development; Director, Professional services
Pharma Expert, Croatia
- Mike Rouse, Director, International Services Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. USA
- Martin Charles Henman, FIP AcPS ExCO member Adjunct Assoc. Prof. Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Ian Bates, Chair of pharmacy education-University College London, UK
- Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, Netherlands
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28 October 2022, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Antimicrobial stewardship: Collaboration in action
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Pharmacists have key roles in hospital multidisciplinary teams. Webinar 2 will explore how pharmacists can play a lead role in these teams and drive AMS initiatives in their place of work. How can we implement small day-to-day changes that lead to better patient outcomes? Learn more about the importance of collaboration in hospitals between healthcare professionals and how pharmacists fit into this collaborative work.
Learning objectives:
- Explain the importance of governance structures for successful AMS programmes;
- Learn how to set up medicines and therapeutics subcommittees and infection prevention control subcommittees; and
- Recognise the impact of AMR on patients when treatment fails.
Moderator:
- Sam Weston, Senior Project Manager SPAR,
Commonwealth Pharmacists Association-UK
Guests:
- Freddy Eric Kitutu, Senior Lecturer Makerere University, Uganda
- Mary Millard, USA
- Elaine Cloutman-Green, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control and Lead Healthcare Scientist,
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Abraham Weeks, Senior Technical Specialist, Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Pharmaceutical Pooled Procurement Unit Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECS Commission), St Lucia
- Andrea Kwa Lay Hoon, Assistant Director (Research)/Specialist Pharmacist (Infectious Diseases)/Director of Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy Residency. Associate Professor Singapore General Hospital & Duke-NUS Medical School, Department of Emerging Infectious Diseases/NUS Pharmacy, Singapore
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27 October 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Special event on pandemic preparedness Pharmacy’s global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
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This special event is held during a week which marks two significant dates for global health. We will have passed the 1000 days since 30 January 2020 when the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak at the time as a Public Health Emergency. The same week will also mark the 4th anniversary since the world, including FIP, came together in Astana in 2018 to endorse the new Declaration of Astana emphasizing the critical role of primary health care. Join us on this special launch event on pandemic preparedness to learn about global pharmacy’s response to COVID-19 and discuss the important of resilient pharmacy and health systems.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand how FIP supported (and continues to support) its members during the pandemic
2. Describe how pharmacy leadership bodies responded to the pandemic across the world
3. Discuss country best practices and lessons for future pandemic preparedness
4. Learn about FIP’s map of primary health care, focusing on strengthening health systems and recovery
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, Sustainability Policy and Development, Saudi Arabia
Panellists:
- Mariet Eksteen,
Professional Development and Support,
Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA),
South Africa
- Hala Sacre,
CEO,
INSPECT-LB,
Lebanon
- Clare Fitzel,
Head of Professional Services,
Irish Pharmacy Union, I
reland
- Teresa Almeida, Member of the board of directors,
Associação Nacional das Farmácias,
Portugal
- Mary Ann Sant Fournier, President,
Malta Chamber of Pharmacists,
Malta
- Leonor Soares, Leonor Soares,
International Affairs,
Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society,
Portugal
- Nobuo Yamamoto, President,
Japan Pharmaceutical Association,
Japan
Atsushi Toyomi,
Executive Director,
Japan Pharmaceutical Association, Japan
- Sofía Segura,
Professor,
University of Costa Rica and College of Pharmacists of Costa Rica,
Costa Rica
- Roop Gupta,
Chairman, Hospital Pharmacy Division and Vice President,
India
- Jack Shen Lim,
Treasurer,
Malaysian Pharmacists Association,
Malaysia
- Daragh Connolly, FIP
Chair of BPP,
Ireland
FIP staff:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP Chief Executive Officer, UK/Netherlands
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Projects coordinator – Equity, sustainability policy and development, Saudi Arabia
- Farah Aqqad, FIP Regional Engagement, Support and Development Manager,
Jordan
- Sherly Meilianti, FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist,
Indonesia
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP lead for education and primary health care policies, The Netherlands
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26 October 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Transforming pharmacy practice for improved care and management of cardiovascular diseases
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The World Health Organization estimate that 17.9 million people die from cardiovascular diseases each year, representing 32% of all global deaths. Pharmacists have a role to play in the prevention, care and management of cardiovascular diseases and their complications. FIP has developed a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of cardiovascular diseases-related services. This handbook — which will be launched at this event — also identifies the knowledge and skills that pharmacists require for the provision of such services, thus offering guidance to academic institutions and CPD providers. This handbook is part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases.
Learning objectives:
Explore the role of pharmacists in the prevention, care and management of cardiovascular diseases and their complications;
Identify the challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in addressing cardiovascular diseases;
Identify the relevant knowledge and skills required for the delivery of cardiovascular diseases-related services.
Moderator:
- Paul Sinclair, Chair Board of Pharmaceutical Practice
FIP, Australia
Panellists:
- Jean-Luc Eiselé, CEO World Heart Federation, Geneva, Switzerland
- Pedro Amariles, Full professor and researcher on Pharmaceutical Care and Clinical Pharmacy Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia
- Francesca Wirth, Senior Lecturer Department of Pharmacy, University of Malta, Malta
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP, Portugal
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships, Australia
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25 October 2022, 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes (Western Pacific Region)
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Summary of “Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes” events
FIP member organisations of each region across the globe, selected some of the FIP Development Goals which are the priorities of their region.
Western Pacific region
: DG 1 (Academic capacity), DG 2 (Early career training strategy), DG 4 (Advanced and specialist development), DG 7 (Advancing integrated services), DG 12 (Pharmacy intelligence), DG 19 (Patient safety), and DG 20 (Digital health).
FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory (GPO) team members have designed and developed indicators to support tracking progress towards the development goals. This globally validated list of indicators across all DGs will monitor progress worldwide and support each country in the process of transformation of their workforce, education, practice, and pharmaceutical science. FIP is developing a framework for selecting indicators and a monitoring and evaluating DGs. This will enable the design of global Atlas (data visualisation) dashboards that will drive and inform improvement and monitor trends over time.
The process for tracking the development goals is first is to select priority DGs by identifying general, broad areas where there are active, ongoing national policies or projects mapped to the FIP DGs. The next step is to select the right indicators. Indicators are useful to provide measurable progress towards DGs, identify areas that need attention and support continuous improvement. After that, a monitoring and evaluation framework can be developed. Lastly, continuous development can be provided by regularly updating Atlas dashboards to present how the data changes over time. Atlas dashboards can include an actionable overview of a limited set of key indicators with novel ways of bringing attention to those areas that are advancing the profession or experiencing challenges. These have significant potential to support regular reviews of DG progress and improve the data quality.
Western Pacific Panel Discussion on DG priorities and data requirements:
There are 4 DGs that are the foundation of other DGs, specifically for Western Pacific but can also apply globally: 1) DG 1 (Academic capacity), 2) DG 5 (Competency development), 3) DG 9 (Continuing professional development strategies), 4) DG 6 (Leadership development).
DG 12 (Pharmacy intelligence) is very important because much research is being undertaken but attention is needed on how to use the collected data, how it could be applied and operationalized.
DG 18 (Access to medicines, devices, and services) is also a priority, because there is still a challenge to achieve equity and equality in terms of accessing their medicines devices and services.
In terms of DG 1 (Academic capacity), Australia has 47 accredited pharmacy programs offered by 20 providers and 125 pharmacists per 100.000 people. However, about 40% workforce are less than 35 years old and there is an increased proportion on this population who do not intend to practice beyond the next 10 years. There is a need to find out why young people are leaving the profession and whether we have been investing sufficiently to support the young graduates to advance further in their career. The government needs to work together with professional bodies and academic institution to invest more in pharmacy education and training to meet the demands of current and future health care needs.
The development in early career strategy such as residency training programs by Society of Hospital Pharmacy in Australia (SHPA), early career pharmacists (ECP) forum and communities of specialty interests (CSIS) are aligned with the DG 2 (Early career training strategy).
It is much better to have longitudinal data and track things rather than a snapshot. There are some readily available data such as the number of students coming in and go out successfully that might reflect academic capacity. There is a need for a common set of assessment that can be used across the region.
For DG 7 (Advancing integrated services), we need to look at what policies and strategies are needed for strengthening and transforming pharmacy workforce education and systematic training on trainers and educators.
There are some DGs that can be quantified numerically for the monitoring process such as in DG 9 (Continuing professional development strategies) we can count the attendance in continuing professional development events as a ratio to the total membership of the profession.
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24 October 2022, 10:00 - 11:00 CEST
Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes (Eastern Mediterranean Region)
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Summary of “Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes” events
FIP member organisations of each region selected some of the FIP Development Goals which are the priorities of their region.
Eastern Mediterranean region:
DG 2 (Early career training strategy), DG 5 (Competency development), DG 9 (Continuing professional development strategies), DG 13 (Policy development), and DG 19 (Patient safety).
FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory (GPO) team members have designed and developed indicators to support tracking progress towards the development goals. This globally validated list of indicators across all DGs will monitor progress worldwide and support each country in the process of transformation of their workforce, education, practice, and pharmaceutical science. FIP is developing a framework for selecting indicators and a monitoring and evaluating DGs. This will enable the design of global Atlas (data visualisation) dashboards that will drive and inform improvement and monitor trends over time.
The process for tracking the development goals is first is to select priority DGs by identifying general, broad areas where there are active, ongoing national policies or projects mapped to the FIP DGs. The next step is to select the right indicators. Indicators are useful to provide measurable progress towards DGs, identify areas that need attention and support continuous improvement. After that, a monitoring and evaluation framework can be developed. Lastly, continuous development can be provided by regularly updating Atlas dashboards to present how the data changes over time. Atlas dashboards can include an actionable overview of a limited set of key indicators with novel ways of bringing attention to those areas that are advancing the profession or experiencing challenges. These have significant potential to support regular reviews of DG progress and improve the data quality.
East Mediterranean Region Panel Discussion on DG priorities and data requirements:
In Qatar, there is a gap in DG 2 (Early career training strategy) i.e. there is a need for training for the early career pharmacists. This also aligns with the competency framework, which is needed for both early graduated pharmacists and advanced pharmacists.
Qatar have done well so far on DG 1 (Academic capacity) and DG 3 (Quality assurance). In terms of quality assurance, College of Pharmacy at Qatar University have gone through accreditation at Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAP).
The top priority is to develop a practice framework for pharmacist practitioners whether they are in early or advanced career.
Data needed are the number of pharmacists in the country within different sectors, and whether they are following professional development program or certifying system for continuing their education. Currently Qatar also has a committee which is focusing on professional development not only for pharmacists but also for all health care profession in general. Qatar can also learn to create the framework from FIP and neighbouring countries such as Saudi Arabia.
There is a gap between science, education and workforce which need to be connected in EMR. The competency of pharmacists at work is important. More efforts relating to pharmacy education are needed such as accreditation for the educational level, continuous education, certification, and competency framework as a standard. The variation in pharmacy education globally also needs to be unified.
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24 October 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Facilitating access to medicines: Biowaiver regulatory case studies from Latin America
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To advocate for a broader and more harmonized implementation of Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS)-based biowaivers in Latin American countries, the FIP is supporting regional leaders in raising awareness of this science-based regulatory pathway designed to accelerate market approval of safe and effective generic pharmaceuticals. The second part of this series of webinars designed specifically for the Latin American region highlights examples of BCS-based biowaiver regulatory approval pathways currently being implemented in select Latin American countries. Experts will address the legislative basis for biowaiver regulations and discuss harmonization opportunities within the region.
This webinar has the objectives:
• Differentiate between in vivo bioequivalence and BCS-based biowaiver regulatory strategies for generic drug approval.
• Understand the public health implications of the BCS-based biowaiver regulatory pathway.
• Outline opportunities and challenges for the implementation of a harmonized biowaiver regulatory approval process within the Latin American region.
• Outline solubility, permeability, and dissolution contributions for BCS-based biowaiver applications.
Moderator:
Talita Ferreira, Coordinator Latin America Biowaiver Project International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP),
Brazil
Panelist:
Eduardo Agostinho Freitas Fernandes, Specialist in health regulation and surveillance ANVISA - Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, Brazil
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21 October 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Facilitar el acceso a los medicamentos: Estudios de casos de reglamentación de bioexenciones de América Latina
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Para abogar por una implementación más amplia y armonizada de bioexenciones basadas en el sistema de clasificación biofarmacéutica (BCS) en los países de América Latina, la FIP está apoyando a los líderes regionales en la sensibilización sobre esta vía reguladora basada en la ciencia diseñada para acelerar la aprobación del mercado de productos farmacéuticos genéricos seguros y eficaces. La segunda parte de esta serie de seminarios web diseñados específicamente para la región de América Latina destaca ejemplos de vías de aprobación regulatoria de bioexenciones basadas en BCS que se implementan actualmente en países seleccionados de América Latina. Los expertos abordarán la base legislativa de las regulaciones de bioexenciones y discutirán las oportunidades de armonización dentro de la región.
Este webinar tiene los objetivos:
• Diferenciar entre la bioequivalencia in vivo y las estrategias reguladoras de bioexención basadas en BCS para la aprobación de medicamentos genéricos.
• Comprender las implicaciones para la salud pública de la vía reguladora de la bioexención basada en BCS.
• Delinear oportunidades y desafíos para la implementación de un proceso armonizado de aprobación regulatoria de bioexenciones dentro de la región de América Latina.
• Delinear las contribuciones de solubilidad, permeabilidad y disolución para aplicaciones de bioexención basadas en BCS.
Moderadora:
- Talita Ferreira, Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioexención en Latinoamérica International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Brazil
Panelista:
- Andrés Figueroa Campos, Gerente SD Registro Sanitario de Productos Farmacéuticos Bioequivalentesy,
ANAMED ISPch – Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria de Chile
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19 October 2022, 13:00 - 16:00 CEST
FIP Global Pharmacy Technician Symposium 2022 DAY 2
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In 2019, the FIP Advisory Committee for the Pharmacy Technician and Support Workforce Strategic Platform was established and took on the responsibility to host future Symposia. Since 2020, the Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium has been hosted and delivered as a digital event to promote widespread access to this learning forum. The committee is once again pleased to host, on October 18th and 19th,, the 2022 Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium. This digital event will offer 2 half day sessions showcasing global roles and practice models among the pharmacy technician workforce, built on a theme of resiliency and contribution by working with other members of the pharmaceutical workforce toward recovery of the healthcare system. More
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19 October 2022, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Antimicrobial stewardship: Pharmacists in action
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Pharmacists have a key role in leading antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to help tackle antimicrobial resistance. In Webinar 1, you will learn more about the magnitude of this recognised global health threat, its impact on real life, and how our profession can overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities to work collaboratively and shine in this space.
Learning objectives:
Identify the problem of AMR globally and some of the initiatives in place to tackle this;
Describe the importance of multidisciplinary teams and the role pharmacists play within them in the context of AMS;
Become familiar with how pharmacists from different geographical regions are helping to address AMR; and
Recognise the impact of AMR on patients when treatment fails.
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18 October 2022, 13:00 - 16:00 CEST
FIP Global Pharmacy Technician Symposium 2022 DAY 1
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In 2019, the FIP Advisory Committee for the Pharmacy Technician and Support Workforce Strategic Platform was established and took on the responsibility to host future Symposia. Since 2020, the Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium has been hosted and delivered as a digital event to promote widespread access to this learning forum. The committee is once again pleased to host, on October 18th and 19
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, the 2022 Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium. This digital event will offer 2 half day sessions showcasing global roles and practice models among the pharmacy technician workforce, built on a theme of resiliency and contribution by working with other members of the pharmaceutical workforce toward recovery of the healthcare system. More
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17 October 2022, 10:00 - 11:00 CEST
Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes (Southeast Asian Region)
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Summary of “Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes” events
FIP member organisations of each region selected some of the FIP Development Goals which are the priorities of their region.
Southeast Asia region
: DG 12 (Pharmacy intelligence), DG 15 (People-centred care), and DG 19 (Patient safety).
FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory (GPO) team members have designed and developed indicators to support tracking progress towards the development goals. This globally validated list of indicators across all DGs will monitor progress worldwide and support each country in the process of transformation of their workforce, education, practice, and pharmaceutical science. FIP is developing a framework for selecting indicators and a monitoring and evaluating DGs. This will enable the design of global Atlas (data visualization) dashboards that will drive and inform improvement and monitor trends over time.
The process for tracking the development goals is first is to select priority DGs by identifying general, broad areas where there are active, ongoing national policies or projects mapped to the FIP DGs. The next step is to select the right indicators. Indicators are useful to provide measurable progress towards DGs, identify areas that need attention and support continuous improvement. After that, a monitoring and evaluation framework can be developed. Lastly, continuous development can be provided by regularly updating Atlas dashboards to present how the data changes over time. Atlas dashboards can include an actionable overview of a limited set of key indicators with novel ways of bringing attention to those areas that are advancing the profession or experiencing challenges. These have significant potential to support regular reviews of DG progress and improve the data quality.
Southeast Asian Region Panel Discussion on DG priorities and data requirements:
The 21 DGs are aligned with the health system transformation in Indonesia, especially for DG 4 (Advanced and specialist development), DG 12 (Pharmacy intelligence and DG 20 (Digital health). DG 4 (Advanced and specialist development) is the most aligned DG in relation with transformation agenda on health human resources in Indonesia.
In Sri Lanka, the priority goals are DG 1 (Academic capacity), DG 2 (Early career training strategy), DG 5 (Competency development), and DG 9 (Continuing professional development strategies). DG 1 is important because Sri Lanka has different pathways of creating pharmacists with most of the other countries, there are 3 programs with different qualification.
Sri Lanka needs is to collect the data of pharmacists working in different sectors, because all pharmacists are having the same certificate and this not mention the area of practice.
Currently, Sri Lanka does not have a well-organized education and training program to support early career pharmacists, or a development framework to support career development and no continuing professional development program for pharmacists.
All 21 DGs resonate with the needs in India. The priority areas are DG 12 (Pharmacy Intelligence), DG 15 (People-centred care) and DG 19 (Patient safety). Pharmacy council of India is maintaining the data about number of pharmacists and number of colleges which needs to be updated regularly and available to the policy makers as well as the people.
India is currently developing the data regarding available pharmacists and their area of work.
Indonesia needs the data of pharmacists that provide services across nation, their competencies profile and progress on the career. Indonesian Pharmacists Association already created the information system to provide the data on number of pharmacists, however, the data is still lacking the competencies profile and the progress on their career pathway for advanced practice perspective.
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13 October 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Global symposium: Why flu vaccination matters
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Despite a temporary drop in the incidence of seasonal influenza during the pandemic, it will continue to represent a heavy burden for healthcare systems and societies overall. In a post-pandemic scenario, it will be crucial to protect and further advance the progress that had been achieved globally in terms of flu vaccination rates. This event will discuss why flu vaccination remains a priority, and how co-administration of flu and COVID-19 vaccines can provide a convenient and effective solution for driving vaccination uptake for both diseases. The event will also explore how pharmacists can contribute to flu vaccination strategies.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand the importance of flu vaccination, especially for vulnerable population groups, like the elderly
• Recognize the need for improving vaccination coverage rates for both the flu and COVID-19.
• Discuss pharmacists’ contribution to flu vaccination strategies.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation, Sweden
Panelists:
- Joshua A. Mott, Technical Advisor for Influenza and Pandemic Preparedness, WHO, Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, Switzerland
- Lyn Morgan, Coordinator, Policy & Communications group, Influenza Vaccines Suppliers International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Associations, France
- Maria Mendes, Area Manager at the Centre for Medicines Information and Health Interventions (CEDIME) at the National Association of Pharmacies, Portugal National Association of Pharmacies, Portugal
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12 October 2022, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes (African Region)
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Summary of “Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes” events
FIP member organisations of each region selected some of the FIP Development Goals which are the priorities of their region.
Africa region:
DG 1 (Academic capacity), DG 3 (Quality assurance), DG 9 (Continuing professional development strategies), and DG 18 (Access to medicines, devices, and services).
FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory (GPO) team members have designed and developed indicators to support tracking progress towards the development goals. This globally validated list of indicators across all DGs will monitor progress worldwide and support each country in the process of transformation of their workforce, education, practice, and pharmaceutical science. FIP is developing a framework for selecting indicators and a monitoring and evaluating DGs. This will enable the design of global Atlas (data visualisation) dashboards that will drive and inform improvement and monitor trends over time.
The process for tracking the development goals is first is to select priority DGs by identifying general, broad areas where there are active, ongoing national policies or projects mapped to the FIP DGs. The next step is to select the right indicators. Indicators are useful to provide measurable progress towards DGs, identify areas that need attention and support continuous improvement. After that, a monitoring and evaluation framework can be developed. Lastly, continuous development can be provided by regularly updating Atlas dashboards to present how the data changes over time. Atlas dashboards can include an actionable overview of a limited set of key indicators with novel ways of bringing attention to those areas that are advancing the profession or experiencing challenges. These have significant potential to support regular reviews of DG progress and improve the data quality.
African Region Panel Discussion on DG priorities and data requirements:
All FIP DGs are relevant. The first and the main priority from FIP DGs is the DG 1 (Academic capacity). Academic capacity is the first step for developing the profession. There is a need to collect the data on education such as the number of people in academia, university lecturers, and hours of courses. The second one is the strong regulation for quality assurance of the medicines.
In Ghana, there is a need to improve access to quality medicines (DG 18). DG 18 (Access to medicines, devices, and services) is the main priority in the continent.
Three most prioritized goals are: 1) DG 4 (Advanced and specialist development), to enforce the law established in 2012; 2) DG 5 (Competency development) to standardize the competency of pharmacy graduates; 3) DG 20 (Digital health) to control substandard and falsified medicines.
The Pharmacy Council of Ghana is also developing the e-pharmacy policy and subsequently have developed national electronic pharmacy platform.
For DG 4 (Advanced and specialist development), there’s a need to get the baseline data in terms of available capacities and specialists. After having the baseline data as well as the needs assessment results, pharmacies can be trained based on their interests and we can track the implementation after the training.
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11 October 2022, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes (European Region)
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Summary of “Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes” events
FIP member organisations of each region selected some of the FIP Development Goals which are the priorities of their region.
European region:
DG 1 (Academic capacity), DG 4 (Advanced and specialist development), DG 7 (Advancing integrated services), DG 13 (Policy development), DG 15 (People centred care), DG 19 (Patient safety), DG 20 (Digital health), and DG 21 (Sustainability in pharmacy).
FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory (GPO) team members have designed and developed indicators to support tracking progress towards the development goals. This globally validated list of indicators across all DGs will monitor progress worldwide and support each country in the process of transformation of their workforce, education, practice, and pharmaceutical science. FIP is developing a framework for selecting indicators and a monitoring and evaluating DGs. This will enable the design of global Atlas (data visualization) dashboards that will drive and inform improvement and monitor trends over time.
The process for tracking the development goals is first is to select priority DGs by identifying general, broad areas where there are active, ongoing national policies or projects mapped to the FIP DGs. The next step is to select the right indicators. Indicators are useful to provide measurable progress towards DGs, identify areas that need attention and support continuous improvement. After that, a monitoring and evaluation framework can be developed. Lastly, continuous development can be provided by regularly updating Atlas dashboards to present how the data changes over time. Atlas dashboards can include an actionable overview of a limited set of key indicators with novel ways of bringing attention to those areas that are advancing the profession or experiencing challenges. These have significant potential to support regular reviews of DG progress and improve the data quality.
European Region Panel Discussion on DG priorities and data requirements
FIP DGs are aligned with national priorities, which also to achieve the United Nation’s health related Sustainable DGs. Nowadays there is an organizational shift which reduces the boundaries and encourage integrated care according to the patient needs, this is also one of the reasons why FIP DGs are really aligned to the national priorities.
In the UK, DG 2 (Early career training strategy), DG 7 (Advancing integrated services) and DG 21 (Sustainability in pharmacy) resonates with the national needs.
In Portugal, DG 5 (Competency development), DG 7 (Advancing integrated services) and DG 13 (Policy development) are the DGs that mostly aligned with three national priorities, which are to: 1) increase access to patient information, 2) guarantee successful implementation of pharmaceutical career in national health system, and 3) promote implementation and reimbursement of new pharmaceutical services.
In Northern Cyprus, DG 9 (Continuing professional development strategies), DG 13 (Policy development), DG 19 (Patient safety), and DG 4 (Advanced and specialist development) are the DGs that are mostly resonates with the national priorities.
Data needed to track the progress are: 1) quantitative and qualitative data of pharmacists’ placement in undergraduate curriculum, 2) competencies measurement and the real impact of pharmacists from holding a specific competency and 3) qualitative data regarding continuous professional development and specialists (i.e., sport pharmacists).
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10 October 2022, 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes (Americas Region)
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Summary of “Creating development goal indicators – bridging data and outcomes” events
FIP member organisations of each region selected some of the FIP Development Goals which are the priorities of their region.
Americas region:
DG 1 (Academic capacity), DG 3 (Quality assurance), DG 13 (Policy development), and DG 15 (People-centred care).
FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory (GPO) team members have designed and developed indicators to support tracking progress towards the development goals. This globally validated list of indicators across all DGs will monitor progress worldwide and support each country in the process of transformation of their workforce, education, practice, and pharmaceutical science. FIP is developing a framework for selecting indicators and a monitoring and evaluating DGs. This will enable the design of global Atlas (data visualisation) dashboards that will drive and inform improvement and monitor trends over time.
The process for tracking the development goals is first is to select priority DGs by identifying general, broad areas where there are active, ongoing national policies or projects mapped to the FIP DGs. The next step is to select the right indicators. Indicators are useful to provide measurable progress towards DGs, identify areas that need attention and support continuous improvement. After that, a monitoring and evaluation framework can be developed. Lastly, continuous development can be provided by regularly updating Atlas dashboards to present how the data changes over time. Atlas dashboards can include an actionable overview of a limited set of key indicators with novel ways of bringing attention to those areas that are advancing the profession or experiencing challenges. These have significant potential to support regular reviews of DG progress and improve the data quality.
Americas Region Panel Discussion on DG priorities and data requirements
Progress was highlighted with DG 18 (Access to medicines, devices, and services), DG 19 (Patient safety) and DG 20 (Digital health). For DG 20, there are electronic health records and apps about Coronavirus information. Current needs are not only to generate new data but also to make more data available to public. However, this is limited by the regulatory agency.
It is difficult to assess only specific DG priority because each of the DGs is often connected to another. For example, DG 15 (People centred care) is linked to DG 8 (Working with others), DG 7 (Advancing integrated services) and DG 11 (Impact and outcomes).
In the Americas, there is often a lack of data related to the multi-employment of pharmacists. There is also lack of professionals presents in community pharmacy.
There is a need for data related to pharmacies participation in immunization and occupation and renumeration related to gender.
To implement strategic plans, we need the data before and after the implementation
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7 October 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
RNA-based medicines for unmet medical needs
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The COVID19 pandemic has highlighted that we need better antiviral therapies, especially for respiratory viral diseases. We have developed inhalation therapies consisting of siRNA nanoparticles which inhibit the viral genome of coronaviruses. The advantage over vaccination is the therapeutic index for virus variants and new coronaviruses. Other so far undruggable targets are transcription factors which are often drivers of tumorigenesis. Accordingly, examples for pulmonary delivery of therapeutic RNA in asthma, targeting GATA-3, and in lung cancer, targeting mutated KRAS, will be discussed.
Learning objectives:
*siRNA nanoparticles for inhalation delivery
*Application to un- druggable targets like transcription factors
Moderator:
Mathew Cherian, ExCo Member, Industrial Pharmacy Section, Consultant-USA
Co-moderator:
Kaushik Desai, Associate ExCo Member, Industrial Pharmacy Section, Secretary General International Pharmaceutical Excipients’ Council of India-India
Panelist:
Olivia Merkel, Professor of Drug Delivery Ludwig Maxmillian University (LMU) Munich, Germany
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5 October 2022, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Precision Medicine: Where is the technology heading?
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This webinar is the second of the Precision Medicine Webinar Series, which will discuss the current state and future of precision medicine in research and practice, including the ongoing technological advances and challenges and opportunities for the pharmacy profession to address. This webinar will cover:
- Ongoing technological developments, including:
o Multi-omics
o Single-cell sequencing
o High-resolution imaging
o Combinatorial drug screens
o Biostatistics, machine learning and open software repositories
- Examples of clinical translation of the above technologies in a research context
- Thoughts on future directions of the field, and unaddressed gaps.
At the end of this session, participants will:
1. Have an awareness of some of the key technological advances driving the evolution of precision medicine.
2. Be familiar with some examples of its potential implementation
3. Be aware of current limitations and remaining challenges to be addressed
Co-Chairs:
-Donnacha Fitzgerald, FIP Technology Forum member, Predoctoral Fellow The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
-R. Stephanie Huang, Professor Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, USA
Panellists:
-Wolfgang Huber, Co-Director, Molecular Medicine Partnership Unit Group Leader ad Senior Scientist
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Germany
-Christoph Merten, Associate Professor Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
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4 October 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Transforming pharmacy practice for improved care and management of cancer
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. Prevention and early screening are crucial elements of interprofessional strategies to reduce the burden, morbidity and mortality associated with cancer, as are medication management for optimal outcomes, and patient support. Pharmacists have a key role to play in all these areas. At this digital event, FIP will be publishing a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of cancer-related services. In addition, the handbook will be accompanied by the knowledge and skills (K&S) reference guide in cancer which identifies the K&S that pharmacists require for the provision of such services, thus offering guidance to pharmacists, academic institutions and CPD providers. Both publications will be launched at this event, and they are part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases.
Attendees will learn about:
1. The role of pharmacists in the prevention, screening, care and management of cancer;
2. Challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in implementing cancer-related services;
3. The knowledge and skills pharmacists need to acquire to support their role in the delivery of cancer-related services.
Moderator:
-Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager FIP, Portugal
Panelists:
-Evelyn Handel, ISOPP President (2022-2024) International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP), USA
-Folakemi T. Odedina, Professor of Oncology Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, USA
-Matthew Hung, Clinical Staff Pharmacist St. Mary’s Hospital, Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre, Canada
-Dalia Bajis, Lead for provision and partnerships FIP, Australia
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30 September 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Older adults
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Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent disease transmission and help people remain healthy and retain functional ability as they grow older. Adopting a life-course approach to vaccination and providing convenient and accessible vaccination pathways for older adults is essential to achieve high vaccination coverage rates in this particular population group. Pharmacists increasingly offer reliable information and vaccination services around the world. Among the different special-risk population groups, older adults have specific vaccination needs that will be discussed in this event.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
1. Understand the most important vaccines for older adults
2. Recognise the role of pharmacists in promoting vaccination to the elderly
3. Discuss strategies for the promotion of a life-course approach to vaccination
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, Lead for Equity, sustainability policy and development International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Saudi Arabia
Panelists:
- Jean-Pierre MICHEL, Honorary Professor of Medicine
University of Geneva, Switzerland
- David Sinclair, Chief Executive ILC. UK
- Jane Barratt, Secretary General International Federation on Ageing, Canada
- Ruggli Martine, President pharmaSuisse, Switzerland
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29 September 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Nutrition for immunity: Stronger immune systems through healthy nutrition
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Strengthening our patients' immune systems has never been more important, and healthy nutrition is one critical factor. This event focuses on how nutrition impacts immunity and its importance in supporting a strong and responsive immune system. It is the second event in the 2022 FIP series 'Food for thought: Pharmacists' role in healthy nutrition'.
Moderator:
Jaime Acosta, Community Pharmacist Farmacia Acosta- Spain
Panelists:
-Philip Calder, President, Federation of European Nutrition Societies Head of the School of Human Development and Health at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom
-Joanna Harnett, Senior Lecturer Sydney Pharmacy School, Australia
-Basma Abdulsamad, Clinical Pharmacist – MSc. Immunology and Allergy – Harvard Associate Alumni
Medical Research Institute, Alexandria Egypt, Egypt
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28 September 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Transforming pharmacy practice for improved care and management of chronic respiratory diseases
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Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are common chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) that affect millions of people worldwide. Pharmacists have a role to play in the prevention, care and management of CRD. FIP will be publishing a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of CRD-related services. This will be accompanied by a reference guide which identifies the knowledge and skills that pharmacists require for the provision of such services. Both publications will be launched at this event, and they are part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases.
Attendees will learn about:
1. The role of pharmacists in the prevention, screening, care and management of chronic respiratory diseases and their complications;
2. Challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in addressing chronic respiratory diseases-related services;
3. The knowledge and skills pharmacists need for the delivery of chronic respiratory diseases services.
Moderator:
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, FIP Lead for Practice Development and Transformation, Portugal
Panelists:
- Ema Paulino, President Portuguese National Pharmacy Association, Portugal
- Siân Williams, Chief Executive Officer International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), Scotland
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager, Portugal
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for provision and partnerships, Australia
- Richard Sammy, Pharmacist Changu Pharmacy Ltd, Kenya
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12 September 2022, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
‘How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery?’ A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges in the Western Pacific region
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Substandard and falsified medicines, along with a lack of adherence to medication regimens, pose a threat to public health worldwide. It is possible to deliver pharmaceutical care services that address these challenges using digital healthcare techniques and approaches. Globally, digital health faces many challenges and concerns, despite its potential to impact pharmaceutical care.
FIP and the Global Pharmaceutical Observatory are launching a new needs assessment programme entitled "How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery? A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges", with an emphasis on medication adherence and fighting SF medicines.
This regional and global needs assessment programme will include a series of six regional events, culminating in a private global roundtable and a summary report.
Aim:
Facilitate a regional discussion about ongoing digital health interventions or solutions that detect, report, and act against false or substandard medicines, and how to facilitate patient adherence, as well as the challenges leadership bodies and nations face in implementing digital health solutions in pharmaceutical care delivery in the Western Pacific.
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9 September 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Achieve equitable, inclusive and quality pharmaceutical education for all: Launch of the FIP toolkit for addressing inequities in pharmaceutical education
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Inequity has been identified as one of the most serious issues in education worldwide, with multiple causes and consequences. Recent evidence and findings from FIP research indicate that inequities in pharmaceutical education need to be addressed, and this FIP toolkit for addressing inequities in pharmaceutical education intends to motivate, assess, and inform forward thinking changes targeted at transforming pharmaceutical education through addressing inequities globally, across all regions and locally.
At the end of this session, participants will:
1. Learn about the vital inequity themes that impact pharmaceutical education;
2. Understand the importance of having equitable pharmaceutical education;
3. Discuss with the toolkit authors and high-level speakers how to take action towards enabling equitable pharmaceutical education nationally, regionally and globally
Moderator:
- Ralph J. Altiere, FIPEd Chair FIP and University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
Guests:
-Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, The Netherlands
Panelists:
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP Lead for education and primary health care policies, The Netherlands
- Alison Ubong Etukakpan, FIP Educational Partnership Specialist, Nigeria
- Karima Bennara,
Chairperson of pharmacy education, International Pharmaceutical Students Federation, Algeria
- Khalid Garba Mohammed, Post doctoral Fellow, Pharmaceutical Engineering Group, School of Pharmacy, Queens University Belfast, UK
- Oliver Grundmann, Clinical Professor The College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, USA
- Neelaveni Padayachee, Senior lecturer and Researcher Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice Division, The University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
- Aysu Selcuk, FIP Education and Primary Health Care Policies Specialist, Turkey
- Dalal Hammoudi, Associate Dean for Assessment Lebanese International University, School of Pharmacy, Lebanon
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8 September 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
‘How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery?’ A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges in the Americas region
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Substandard and falsified medicines, along with a lack of adherence to medication regimens, pose a threat to public health worldwide. It is possible to deliver pharmaceutical care services that address these challenges using digital healthcare techniques and approaches. Globally, digital health faces many challenges and concerns, despite its potential to impact pharmaceutical care.
FIP and the Global Pharmaceutical Observatory are launching a new needs assessment programme entitled "How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery? A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges", with an emphasis on medication adherence and fighting SF medicines.
This regional and global needs assessment programme will include a series of six regional events, culminating in a private global roundtable and a summary report.
In this regional event we will facilitate a regional discussion about ongoing digital health interventions or solutions that detect, report, and act against false or substandard medicines, and how to facilitate patient adherence, as well as the challenges leadership bodies and nations face in implementing digital health solutions in pharmaceutical care delivery in the Americas.
Moderator:
- Magaly Rodrigu, Vice president Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas, USA
Panelists:
- Patricia Klahn Acuña, Clinical Pharmacist- Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Chile
- Ilisa Bernstein, Interim Executive Vice President and CEO American Pharmacists Association, USA
- Natalia Sancho-Vargas, Colegio de Farmacéuticos de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
- Leticia Caligaris, Uruguay
- Catalina Cano Abásolo, Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Policies and Regulations, Health Providers and Complementary Medicines.
Division of Healthy Public Policies and Promotion
Assistant Secretary of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Chile
- Timothy Aungst, Associate Professor. Freelance Writer and Consultant The Digital Apothecary, USA
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7 September 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Climate change as a risk to respiratory health
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Changes in climate constitute a reality that, according to recent projections, is going to worsen in the coming years.1 Increasing air pollution and climate change have an impact on respiratory health and mortality where climate change represents a massive direct threat to respiratory health by promoting or aggravating respiratory diseases or indirectly by increasing exposure to risk factors for respiratory diseases.
Overall Aim:
To support pharmacists to play a proactive role in respiratory management of the health impact of indoor air pollution by helping to address their practice and education needs to enable them to provide better patient advice and self-care.
Learning objectives:
- Identify the changes in climate as well as the interrelationship between climate change and air pollution
- Understand the impact of climate change and air pollution on health particularly respiratory health
- Understand how climate change and air pollution affect people living in low- and middle-income countries
- Know the intervention, treatment and management strategies including self-care measures to minimize the impact on respiratory health
- Recognize the role pharmacists must play to support better health care delivery and patient care
Moderator:
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for practice development and transformation, FIP Spain
Panelsists:
- Kian Fan Chung, Professor of Respiratory Medicine,
National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
- Sundeep Salvi, Founder and Director The Chest Research Foundation, India
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, sustainability policy and development International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Saudi Arabia
Ravijyot Saggu, Lead clinical pharmacist and CPhO clinical fellow ’21/’22,
NHS England,
UK
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6 September 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Co-administration of flu and COVID vaccines: Improving convenience and vaccination coverage
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Influenza and COVID-19 can have an important impact in health, productivity and quality of life, especially for vulnerable populations. Likewise, both diseases have vaccines that are available and support a lower risk of transmission of the disease.
Pharmacists can play a major role in reminding people to get vaccinated, building vaccine confidence and supporting their decision making, dispensing vaccines and, in some countries, administering those vaccines. The coadministration of these vaccines can lead to an efficient and convenient way of improving vaccine uptake against both diseases. Community pharmacies’s accessibility and credibility put them in an ideal situation to provide this important service, thus making a valuable contribution to disease prevention.
This digital event will discuss the importance of promoting the coadministration of COVID-19 and flu vaccines as well as strategies for pharmacies’ involvement.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
Understand the benefits of vaccine coadministration
Recognize the need for vaccination coverage in both flu and COVID-19
Present the FIP Guideline on this topic
Moderator:
Daragh Connolly,
President,
Community Pharmacy Section,
Ireland
Panellist:
- Mitchel Rothholz, Immunization Consultant, Three-C Consulting, USA
- Lisa Nissen, Professor (Program Director) – Health Workforce Optimisation, Centre for Business and Economics of Health, (Faculty of Business), Australia
Sham Moodley,
Pharmacist,
Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA),
South Africa
Paula Teixeira,
Scientific Information Manager,
Center for Medicines Information and Health Interventions (CEDIME) in the Portuguese National Association of Pharmacies (ANF),
Portugal
Rúben Viegas,
FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Coordinator,
Portugal
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5 September 2022, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
‘How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery?’ A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges in the South East Asian region
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Substandard and falsified medicines, along with a lack of adherence to medication regimens, pose a threat to public health worldwide. It is possible to deliver pharmaceutical care services that address these challenges using digital healthcare techniques and approaches. Globally, digital health faces many challenges and concerns, despite its potential to impact pharmaceutical care.
FIP and the Global Pharmaceutical Observatory are launching a new needs assessment programme entitled "How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery? A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges", with an emphasis on medication adherence and fighting SF medicines.
This regional and global needs assessment programme will include a series of six regional events, culminating in a private global roundtable and a summary report.
In this regional event we will facilitate a regional discussion about ongoing digital health interventions or solutions that detect, report, and act against false or substandard medicines, and how to facilitate patient adherence, as well as the challenges leadership bodies and nations face in implementing digital health solutions in pharmaceutical care delivery in South East Asia.
Moderator:
-Tanniru V Narayana, President SEARPharm Forum, India
Panelists:
-Rao Vadlamudi, Professional Secretary/Immediate past president SEARPharm Forum/ the Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
-Hilwan Yuda Teruna, Vice President Indonesian Pharmacist Association, Indonesia
-Kelum Jayasuriya, Group Manager Pharmacy Operations Asiri Group of Hospitals, Sri Lanka
-Chinta Abayawardana, Past President,
Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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2 September 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
‘How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery?’ A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges in the European region
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Substandard and falsified medicines, along with a lack of adherence to medication regimens, pose a threat to public health worldwide. It is possible to deliver pharmaceutical care services that address these challenges using digital healthcare techniques and approaches. Globally, digital health faces many challenges and concerns, despite its potential to impact pharmaceutical care.
FIP and the Global Pharmaceutical Observatory are launching a new needs assessment programme entitled "How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery? A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges", with an emphasis on medication adherence and fighting SF medicines.
This regional and global needs assessment programme will include a series of six regional events, culminating in a private global roundtable and a summary report.
Aim:
Facilitate a regional discussion about ongoing digital health interventions or solutions that detect, report, and act against false or substandard medicines, and how to facilitate patient adherence, as well as the challenges leadership bodies and nations face in implementing digital health solutions in pharmaceutical care delivery in Europe
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1 September 2022, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in preventing influenza and increasing vaccination coverage rate
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This event will focus on pharmacists’ roles in influenza prevention through vaccination and increasing influenza vaccination coverage rate. The event will focus on the risks of influenza and showcase good practices from pharmacists across the continent on pharmacists’ public health role through influenza vaccination, digital health solutions in pharmacy on influenza vaccination and effective communication with patients to deliver flu vaccines on the right time. This event aims to improve pharmacists' knowledge, improve pharmaceutical services delivery and overall health outcomes of the public in the context of influenza vaccination.
Learning objectives:
1. Improve knowledge of pharmacists on the risks of influenza
2. Exploring pharmacists’ roles in influenza prevention through vaccination and increasing influenza vaccination coverage rate within the African region;
3. Showcase country cases from pharmacists across the continent on influenza vaccination, digital vaccination solutions and patient communication on vaccines.
Moderator:
Arinola
Joda,
Assistant Secretary and Editor-in- Chief,
African Pharmaceutical Forum
, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Guests:
- Cheryl Cohen, Professor & Head Centre for Respiratory Disease and Meningitis, National Institute for Communicable Diseases and School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for practice development and transformation, FIP, Portugal
- Redouane Soualmi, Chairperson of external relations
Algerian Pharmaceutical Federation - Fédération Algérienne de Pharmacie, Algeria
- Merilynn Steenkamp, General Manager Sanofi Vaccines, South Africa
- Wael Ali, General Secretary, EMRPharm Forum , President Egyptian organization of pharmacy, Egypt
Facilitators:
- Nilhan Uzman, Lead for Education and Primary Health Policies, FIP, Turkey
- Alison Etukakpan, Educational Partnership Specialist,
FIP, Nigeria
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1 September 2022, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Le rôle des pharmaciens dans la prévention de la grippe et l'augmentation de la couverture vaccinale
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This event will focus on pharmacists’ roles in influenza prevention through vaccination and increasing influenza vaccination coverage rate. The event will focus on the risks of influenza and showcase good practices from pharmacists across the continent on pharmacists’ public health role through influenza vaccination, digital health solutions in pharmacy on influenza vaccination and effective communication with patients to deliver flu vaccines on the right time. This event aims to improve pharmacists' knowledge, improve pharmaceutical services delivery and overall health outcomes of the public in the context of influenza vaccination.
Learning objectives:
1. Improve knowledge of pharmacists on the risks of influenza
2. Exploring pharmacists’ roles in influenza prevention through vaccination and increasing influenza vaccination coverage rate within the African region;
3. Showcase country cases from pharmacists across the continent on influenza vaccination, digital vaccination solutions and patient communication on vaccines.
Moderator:
Arinola
Joda,
Assistant Secretary and Editor-in- Chief,
African Pharmaceutical Forum
, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Guests:
- Cheryl Cohen, Professor & Head Centre for Respiratory Disease and Meningitis, National Institute for Communicable Diseases and School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for practice development and transformation, FIP, Portugal
- Redouane Soualmi, Chairperson of external relations Algerian Pharmaceutical Federation - Fédération Algérienne de Pharmacie, Algeria
- Merilynn Steenkamp, General Manager Sanofi Vaccines, South Africa
- Wael Ali, General Secretary, EMRPharm Forum , President Egyptian organization of pharmacy, Egypt
Facilitators:
- Nilhan Uzman, Lead for Education and Primary Health Policies, FIP, Turkey
- Alison Etukakpan, Educational Partnership Specialist, FIP, Nigeria
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23 August 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
YPG Career Development Toolkit Workshop
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This will be a 2-part workshop to introduce the FIP YPG Career Development toolkit. Part 1 will review the toolkit, the available resources, and discuss how it will benefit the user. Attendees will then be instructed to work through the toolkit over the next few weeks.
Part 2 of the workshop will be an engaging session where participants are asked to return with their completed toolkits to discuss what they learned with other attendees, review their toolkits in breakout rooms, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
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11 August 2022, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Metodología GA-RxODE en ensayos clínicos de Bioequivalencia Fundamentos y aplicaciones.
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Facilitar el acceso a los medicamentos:
Bioequivalencia - Metodologías In Vitro para la Demostración de Equivalencia Terapéutica
Sesión VI: Metodología GA-RxODE en ensayos clínicos de Bioequivalencia Fundamentos y aplicaciones.
Sesión en Español.
Este webinar tiene como objetivo presentar los siguientes conceptos:
Definiciones e hipótesis de trabajo;
Fundamentos de la metodología GA-RxODE;
Aplicaciones farmacométricas y en particular Beq;
Resultados obtenidos;
Limitaciones del modelo y conclusiones.
Moderadora:
Talita Ferreira, MsC Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioequivalencia en Latinoamérica International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)-Brasil
Panelisto:
Dr. Héctor Alejandro Serra, Profesor Departamento de Farmacología; Facultad de Medicina; Universidad de Buenos Aires-Argentina
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3 August 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Bioequivalencia - Estudios de Permeabilidad: principios, metodologías y análisis de datos
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Facilitar el acceso a los medicamentos:
Bioequivalencia - Metodologías In Vitro para la Demostración de Equivalencia Terapéutica
Sesión V: Bioequivalencia - Estudios de Permeabilidad: principios, metodologías y análisis de datos
Sesión en Español
Este webinar tiene como objetivo presentar los conceptos:
• Rutas de absorción oral de fármacos
• Transportadores intestinales
• Estudios de permeabilidad in vitro
• Impacto de excipientes sobre la absorción oral de fármacos
• Aplicaciones de los estudios de permeabilidad
Moderadora:
-Talita Ferreira, FIP Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioexención en Latinoamérica, Brasil
Panelista:
-Pablo González, CEO Innovation and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation Center-Chile
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1 August 2022
Episode 2. Pharmacists rising up to the occasion
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Lebanon is grappling with an unprecedented economic and financial crisis which have been heightened by an ongoing pandemic and the devastation caused by the explosion in the heart of Beirut Port on 4th August 2020. In this episode, we talk to Dr Mohamad Hijazi from the faculty of pharmacy in Beirut Arab University in Lebanon to raise awareness about the unique experiences and challenges of pharmacists facing multiple crises in Lebanon.
Guest speaker:
Dr Mohammad Ali Hijazi, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab university, Beirut, Lebanon
About Dr Mohammad Ali Hijazi:
Dr. Mohamad Hijazi received his B.S. degree in Pharmacy from Beirut Arab University in 2007 with high distinction and honors. Based on his academic excellence, he was granted a master and Ph.D. degree scholarship from BAU in pharmaceutical sciences in 2010 & 2017 respectively.Dr. Hijazi joined the faculty of pharmacy at BAU as lecturer in 2014, and then promoted to Assistant Professor in 2017.
Counting on his diversified experience in pharmacy practice and education, he is responsible to develop and teach courses related to natural products therapy and pharmacy practice. In addition, he coordinates pharmacy students during their experiential learning at community pharmacies setting. He continuously struggles to raise the quality of teaching by implementing recent and diversified activities and assessment methodologies.
Dr. Hijazi has more than 15 years of experience in the various pharmaceutical sectors (community pharmacy, pharma companies, pharmaceutical education and research). For him, the twining between teaching and research represents the best response to challenges and community needs and ensure the highest quality of practicing and delivering health services. As a sense of responsibility towards pharmacy profession, he has launched few epidemiological and pharmacy practice projects to upscale the pharmacy profession and role of pharmacists. He has extended an arm in service to stakeholders and health authorities in Lebanon (MoPH, OPL, PHC, etc) to respond to surrounding challenges and crises threatening the pharmacy profession and community health as well.
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27 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Building data and intelligence capabilities to provide evidence of impact for the profession
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Pharmacy needs to build sustained data and analytics capabilities that support evidence-based decision making and advocacy interventions that inform policy development. Improving capacity in data and intelligence across FIP and its member organisations, is essential to advance pharmacy world-wide. This event explores challenges and opportunities that maximise the use of data to generate evidence of impact across safe and effective use of medicines, pharmacy practice and the pharmacy workforce..
Aim
To describe approaches for delivering the required data and intelligence to generate evidence of impact for the profession and current and future policy: enablers and barriers that will support this through practical approaches.
Learning objectives:
1) Explain how health information systems can be strengthened;
2) Describe approaches to evidence generation;
3) List current enablers/opportunities and barriers for using pharmacy data and intelligence to their full potential;
4) Discuss how the pharmacy profession makes better use of data and intelligence.
Moderator:
- Christopher John, FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence FIP, UK
Panellists:
- Sallie Pearson, Professor of Health Systems Research UNSW Sydney, Australia
- Astrid Czock, FIP Global Lead for DG8: Working with others, CEO Qauliccare, Switzerland
- Saja A. Alnahar, Assistant Professor Yarmouk University, Jordan
Hong Anh Chu, Technical Officer, WHO,
Switzerland
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22 July 2022
Episode 1. Leadership in adversity: professional and personal learnings
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Pharmacists around the world kept their doors open and lights on during the Covid19 Pandemic. We were our communities point of access and trust for their healthcare advice and needs.
Our ability to maintain and enhance our professional role in adversity was hugely challenging for pharmacists and their teams. How did we do it and what did we learn? What will Community Pharmacy look like in a Post Covid World?
Guest speaker:
Daragh Connolly, Community Pharmacist, Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland FIP Community Pharmacy Section Chair.
About Daragh Connolly
I am a third-generation pharmacist with 25 years’ experience, predominantly but not exclusively, in community practice. Community practice is my joy and passion, I own and run my Community Pharmacy in Dungarvan Co. Waterford with a great team serving a great community. I am very fortunate that throughout my career I have met and collaborated with fantastic pharmacists here in Ireland and around the world to advocate and implement advancing our role to better serve our communities and our profession.
I was delighted to be asked to be lead author of the CPS Vision 2025 and in the spirit of collegiality and collaboration we have created a fantastic document to inspire peak practice of pharmacy around the world.
I believe every pharmacist in every setting should have the opportunity to practice to the best of their ability to improve the health of the people they serve. As we emerge from Covid19 and learn from our vital role in keeping quality healthcare accessible when others closed their doors we now practice at a most exciting and pivotal time.
In my spare time I love spending as much timeI enjoy long walks with my wife, kids and 2 golden retrievers. I love watching and following rugby and my ambition is to become a high handicap golfer.
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21 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Cardiovascular diseases
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Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent disease transmission and protect populations from a variety of diseases that heavily impact individuals and health systems. Overall, through the provision of person-centred pharmaceutical services, pharmacists play a key role ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing, as well as promoting more effective, rational, and widespread use of vaccines. Among the different special-risk population groups for vaccine-preventable diseases, people living with cardiovascular diseases have particular vaccination needs that will be highlighted at this event.
Learning objectives:
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand the risks that this particular population group is exposed to with regards to vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as the benefits of being vaccinated
• Understand the main recommended vaccines for people living with cardiovascular diseases
• Discuss the role of pharmacists in supporting health literacy and vaccination of this special risk group
Moderator:
- Renly Lim, FIP YPG Immediate Past President, Research Fellow University of South Australia, Australia
Panellists:
- Alvaro Sosa Liprandi, President Interamerican Society of Cardiology, Argentina
- Tolulope Osigbesan, Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer
NCD Alliance, Switzerland
- John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD, Director of Scientific Communications Immunize.org, USA
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21 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Cardiovascular diseases (French translation)
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Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent disease transmission and protect populations from a variety of diseases that heavily impact individuals and health systems. Overall, through the provision of person-centred pharmaceutical services, pharmacists play a key role ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing, as well as promoting more effective, rational, and widespread use of vaccines. Among the different special-risk population groups for vaccine-preventable diseases, people living with cardiovascular diseases have particular vaccination needs that will be highlighted at this event.
Learning objectives:
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand the risks that this particular population group is exposed to with regards to vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as the benefits of being vaccinated
• Understand the main recommended vaccines for people living with cardiovascular diseases
• Discuss the role of pharmacists in supporting health literacy and vaccination of this special risk group
Moderator:
- Renly Lim, FIP YPG Immediate Past President, Research Fellow University of South Australia, Australia
Panellists:
- Alvaro Sosa Liprandi, President Interamerican Society of Cardiology, Argentina
- Tolulope Osigbesan, Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer NCD Alliance, Switzerland
- John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD, Director of Scientific Communications Immunize.org, USA
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20 July 2022, 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
Gut wellness and its role in immunity
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Several factors can influence digestive wellness and gut wellness, including stress, nutrition or medication. Disruptions to the microbiota homeostasis can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms and have an impact in immunity. This event will discuss dysbiosis and the role that pharmacists can have in improving gut wellness and immunity.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand dysbiosis and gut wellness
• Identify tips to manage abdominal pain
• Understand the role of diet in immunologic modulation
• Understand the use of probiotics for gut wellness
Moderator:
- Bidhata Khatri, FIP Health and Medicines Information Section (HaMIS) Secretary FIP, India
Panelists:
- Saman Khalesi, Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead – Nutrition Central Queensland University (CQUniversity); Postdoctoral Fellow of the National Heart Foundation of Australia, Australia
- Ana Faria, Assistant Professor Nova Medical School - Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
- Ender Pehlivanoglu, Professor of Pediatric Gastroeneterology&Nutrition Istanbul Kent University, Turkey
- Metehan Özen, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist
Acibadem University, School of Medicine, Turkey
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20 July 2022, 16:30 - 18:00 CEST
Gut wellness and its role in immunity (Portuguese translation)
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Several factors can influence digestive wellness and gut wellness, including stress, nutrition or medication. Disruptions to the microbiota homeostasis can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms and have an impact in immunity. This event will discuss dysbiosis and the role that pharmacists can have in improving gut wellness and immunity.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand dysbiosis and gut wellness
• Identify tips to manage abdominal pain
• Understand the role of diet in immunologic modulation
• Understand the use of probiotics for gut wellness
Moderator:
- Bidhata Khatri, FIP Health and Medicines Information Section (HaMIS) Secretary FIP, India
Panelists:
- Saman Khalesi, Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead – Nutrition Central Queensland University (CQUniversity); Postdoctoral Fellow of the National Heart Foundation of Australia, Australia
- Ana Faria, Assistant Professor Nova Medical School - Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
- Ender Pehlivanoglu, Professor of Pediatric Gastroeneterology&Nutrition Istanbul Kent University, Turkey
- Metehan Özen, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Acibadem University, School of Medicine, Turkey
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20 July 2022
Gut wellness and its role in immunity (Spanish translation)
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Several factors can influence digestive wellness and gut wellness, including stress, nutrition or medication. Disruptions to the microbiota homeostasis can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms and have an impact in immunity. This event will discuss dysbiosis and the role that pharmacists can have in improving gut wellness and immunity.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand dysbiosis and gut wellness
• Identify tips to manage abdominal pain
• Understand the role of diet in immunologic modulation
• Understand the use of probiotics for gut wellness
Moderator:
- Bidhata Khatri, FIP Health and Medicines Information Section (HaMIS) Secretary FIP, India
Panelists:
- Saman Khalesi, Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead – Nutrition Central Queensland University (CQUniversity); Postdoctoral Fellow of the National Heart Foundation of Australia, Australia
- Ana Faria, Assistant Professor Nova Medical School - Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
- Ender Pehlivanoglu, Professor of Pediatric Gastroeneterology&Nutrition Istanbul Kent University, Turkey
- Metehan Özen, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Acibadem University, School of Medicine, Turkey
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19 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Delivering person-centred support for COVID-19: current and future pharmacy practice
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This event will showcase how nations have coordinated pharmacy support for person-centred care in the fight against COVID-19 with a focus on strategy, policy and practice. Barriers and enablers to pharmacy’s involvement in the pandemic will be discussed as well as insights for countries wanting to advocate for pharmacy’s greater contribution in health systems. The future role of pharmacy in pandemics will be highlighted.
Aim
To describe current and future pharmacy practice in delivering person-centred care during the fight against COVID-19 and possible future pandemics.
Learning objectives:
1. List policy and professional enablers and barriers for developing pharmacy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic;
2. Give examples of pharmacy services used in the fight against COVID-19;
3. Describe approaches for advocating for pharmacy support in pandemics;
4. Predict the role of the pharmacist and their teams in future pandemics.
Moderators:
-Nadia Bukari, FIP Global Lead/Associate Professor, University College London FIP/UCL, UK
-Abby Kahaleh, PhD, MS, BPharm, MPH, FAACP, FIP Global Lead on Quality Assurance for Pharmacy Education, Tenured Associate Professor for Clinical and Administrative Sciences; Board of Trustees Faculty, Roosevelt University, USA
Panelsits:
-Suzete Costa, PharmD, MPH, PhD Executive Director & Senior Research Director Institute for Evidence-Based Health (ISBE), Portugal
-Michael Ganio, Senior Director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality ASHP, USA
-Shepard Mhlaba, FIP Global Lead, FIP Workforce Development Hub, WDG2: Early career training strategy, Drug Information Pharmacist/Research Assistant, Drug and Toxicology Information Services (DATIS), Harare, Zimbabwe
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15 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in the management of irritable bowel syndrome
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects people of all ages. Pharmacists can play an important role in symptom management, referral to other healthcare professionals and provision of advice to improve quality of life. This event will provide an overview of the main roles pharmacists can have in supporting people living with IBS, from a community pharmacy perspective.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Discuss the role of community pharmacists around IBS
• Understand the difference in symptoms between abdominal cramping pain and IBS
• Identify red flag symptoms for referral of IBS patients
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14 July 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Bioequivalencia - Estudios de Disolución de Formas Farmacéuticas
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Bioequivalencia - Metodologías In Vitro para la Demostración de Equivalencia Terapéutica
Sesión IV: Bioequivalencia - Estudios de Disolución de Formas Farmacéuticas
Sesión en Español
Este webinar tiene como objetivo presentar los conceptos:
Aspectos teóricos de la disolución de APIs
o Etapas
o Modelos
Disolutores
o Aparatos I-IV y aplicaciones
Aplicaciones de los Estudios de disolución comparativa
Metodologías de disolución con cambio de pH
Medios biorrelevantes y bicarbonato
Moderadora:
- Talita Ferreira, FIP Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioexención en Latinoamérica, Brasil
Panelista:
- Pablo González, CEO Innovation and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation Center, Chile
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12 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Falsified Medicine and Misinformation on the Internet: Public Risk and Solutions
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Consumers throughout the world are increasingly looking to the internet to purchase their drugs. The worldwide pandemic has caused many consumers, who had not done so previously, to look to the internet for healthcare, healthcare information and medicinal products. However, at any given time, 95% of the roughly 35,000 online drug sellers worldwide operate illegally, in violation of laws and placing consumers at risk. Drugs purchased through an illegal drug seller on the internet may contain no drug, subtherapeutic levels of a drug, a completely different drug, or toxic chemicals. These websites will appear to be “pharmacies” or other “medical centres” providing credible health care, drug information and safe and approved medications, but are not and present risk to the unknowing consumer.
Regulators throughout the world are monitoring the level of nefarious drug sellers and “medical clinics” on the internet. Regulatory solutions to combat and remove the presence of these harmful vendors and sites have not been widely implemented. Public awareness is an important step, but also raising the awareness among healthcare providers, law makers and social media platforms.
Learning Objectives:
-To identify the level of illegal online drug sellers and bogus medical clinics on the internet and impact on the unsuspecting public
-To identify the barriers to overcome and better protect the public.
To identify programs and initiatives currently in place to combat misinformation, poor virtual care and falsified medication to enhance the safety and protect the internet consumer
-To encourage and support standards for virtual care.
Moderator:
-Ronald Guse, Chair FIP Regulators Forum - Canada
Panelists:
-Mike Isles,Director Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacy-EU-UK
-Justin Macy,Digital Health Senior Manager National Association of Boards of Pharmacy-USA
-Libby Baney,Senior Advisor to ASOP Global; Partner, Faegre Drinker LLP, Alliance for Safe on Pharmacy Global-USA
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11 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Indoor air pollution and health: causes, management and self-care approaches
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Overall Aim:
To support pharmacists to play a proactive role in respiratory management of the health impact of indoor air pollution by helping to address their practice and education needs to enable them provide better patient advice and self-care.
Learning objectives:
• Identify the sources of indoor air pollution and its increasing threat to health
• Understand the short- and long-term impact of indoor air pollution particularly on children
• Understand clinical, pharmacological, and non-pharmacological treatments including self-care measures to minimize the impact of air pollution on respiratory health
• Illustrate how advocacy can impact behavior change to support adoption of better self-care practices aimed at reducing health impact of air pollution.
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Equity, sustainability policy and development International Pharmaceutical Federation, Saudi Arabia
Facilitator:
- Nour Eltahla, FIP Projects Coordinator for Equity, sustainability policy and development International Pharmaceutical Federation, Saudi Arabia
Panelists:
- Lidia Morawska, Director International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health (WHO CC for Air Quality and Health), Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- Gary WK Wong, Professor and honorary consultant, Department of Paediatrics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Tyler Knowlton, Director of Communications, Communities, and Partnerships Plume Labs, France
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8 July 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Developing Global Pharmacist Travel Health Services
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The demand for travel health and travel medicine services is rapidly growing with the return levels of international travel. Patients are frequently turning to community pharmacies for advice on disease reduction and maintaining personal health whilst travelling. Pretravel preparation is important for many reasons one of which is supporting Global Health policies and strategies.
In some countries legislation has been devolved to allow pharmacists to prescribe medication and vaccinate travellers. However, this is not the situation globally and the many countries place restrictions on this type of pharmacy practice.
Learning objectives:
- To raise the awareness of pretravel consultation service that can be provided in a community setting without prescribing or vaccination.
- To identify over-the-counter products that can be supplied to support travellers visiting a pharmacy
- Compare and contrast classes of over-the-counter products for selected conditions and identify/select appropriate patients for their use.
- Showcase the collaborations with the International Institute of Travel Medicine through membership of ISTM and completion of Certificate of Health
Moderator:
- Daragh Connolly, President Community Pharmacy Section, Ireland
Panelists:
- Derek Evans, Pharmacist Specialist in Travel Medicine Evans Travel Health consultancy, UK
- Karl Hess, Director, Community Pharmacy Practice Innovations Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Irvine, California, USA
- Sheila Seed, Professor and Chair of Pharmacy Practice, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
- Larry Goodyer, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Leicester School of Pharmacy Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, UK
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7 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Transforming pharmacy practice for improved care and management of mental health illnesses
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The importance of good mental health and wellbeing has gained attention over the last decade due to an increased burden of disability and loss of quality of life associated with mental health conditions. Pharmacists have a significant role in the support and management of persons with mental health illnesses and in reducing the commonly associated stigma. FIP has developed a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of mental health-related services. In addition, the handbook will be accompanied by the knowledge and skills (K&S) reference guide in mental health which identifies the K&S that pharmacists require for the provision of such services, thus offering guidance to pharmacists, academic institutions and CPD providers. Both publications will be launched at this event and they are part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases.
Attendees will learn about:
The role of pharmacists in the prevention, identification, care and management of mental health illnesses;
Challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in addressing mental health illnesses;
The knowledge and skills pharmacists need to acquire to support their role in mental health.
Moderator:
- Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager, Portugal
Panelsits:
- Claire O’Reilly, Senior Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
- Sarira El-Den, Senior Lecturer The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Australia
- Jiahui (Jeff) Dong, PharmD Candidate The University of North Carolina, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for provision and partnerships, Australia
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6 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
The WHO Universal Health Coverage Competency Framework: Building more holistic and integrated health systems.
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The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Competency Framework was published by WHO as a guide to progress towards building more holistic and integrated health systems. Critically, this includes human resources education and the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE) for healthcare workers to ensure adequate, and integrated, education and training.
WHO Universal Health Coverage Competency Framework: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240034686
Learning Objectives:
Overview of the principles and objectives of the WHO universal health coverage competency framework
Understand competency-based education and its role in developing the global healthcare workforce for UHC
Contextualize the UHC competency development guide to fulfil training needs - based on country of practice
Focus on pharmacy and pharmacy support workforce role in UHC
Moderator:
- Abigail Tan Ming Li, Staff training and the planning of continuing education topics. KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
Panelists:
- Ian Bates, Director of the FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory, Chair of pharmacy education University College London, United Kingdom
- Siobhan Fitzpatrick, WHO technical officer WHO, Switzerland
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5 July 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
What you need to know about healthy nutrition for pharmacy
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This first event in the FIP 2022 series 'Food for thought: Pharmacists' role in health nutrition' aims to describe the basics of nutrition for pharmacists, and the role of pharmacists in providing nutrition services for better health outcomes, expanding from the 2021 FIP report "Nutrition and weight management services: A toolkit for pharmacists".
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta,
Community Pharmacist,
Farmacia Acosta,
Spain
Panellists:
Joanna Harnett,
Senior Lecturer,
Sydney Pharmacy School,
Australia
Rúben Viegas,
Practice Development Projects Coordinator, FIP,
Portugal
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29 June 2022
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Chronic Respiratory Conditions (French translation)
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Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent disease transmission and protect populations from a variety of diseases that heavily impact individuals and health systems. Overall, through the provision of person-centred pharmaceutical services, pharmacists play a key role ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing, as well as promoting more effective, rational, and widespread use of vaccines. Among the different special-risk population groups, people living with chronic respiratory conditions have specific vaccination needs that will be discussed in this event.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
-Understand the risks that this particular population group is exposed to with regards to vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as the benefits of being vaccinated
-Understand the main recommended vaccines for people living with chronic respiratory diseases
-Discuss the role of pharmacists in supporting health literacy and vaccination of this special risk group
Moderator:
-Peter Guthrey, Executive Committee Member of the Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section of FIP; Senior pharmacists - strategic policy The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Australia
Panelists:
-Ema Paulino, President National Association of Pharmacies, Portugal (ANF), Portugal
-Fiona Mosgrove, General Practitioner NHS Grampian, UK
-Carmen Baldonedo Mosteiro, Community Pharmacist. Member of the Respiratory task force of the Spanish Society of community Pharmacy (SEFAC), Spanish society of clinical, familiar and community Pharmacy (SEFAC), Spain
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29 June 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Chronic Respiratory Conditions
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Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to prevent disease transmission and protect populations from a variety of diseases that heavily impact individuals and health systems. Overall, through the provision of person-centred pharmaceutical services, pharmacists play a key role ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing, as well as promoting more effective, rational, and widespread use of vaccines. Among the different special-risk population groups, people living with chronic respiratory conditions have specific vaccination needs that will be discussed in this event.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
-Understand the risks that this particular population group is exposed to with regards to vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as the benefits of being vaccinated
-Understand the main recommended vaccines for people living with chronic respiratory diseases
-Discuss the role of pharmacists in supporting health literacy and vaccination of this special risk group
Moderator:
-Peter Guthrey, Executive Committee Member of the Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section of FIP; Senior pharmacists - strategic policy The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Australia
Panelists:
-Ema Paulino, President National Association of Pharmacies, Portugal (ANF), Portugal
-Fiona Mosgrove, General Practitioner NHS Grampian, UK
-Carmen Baldonedo Mosteiro, Community Pharmacist. Member of the Respiratory task force of the Spanish Society of community Pharmacy (SEFAC), Spanish society of clinical, familiar and community Pharmacy (SEFAC), Spain
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28 June 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Bioequivalencia - Estudios de Solubilidad de Fármacos
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Bioequivalencia - Metodologías In Vitro para la Demostración de Equivalencia Terapéutica
Sesión III: Bioequivalencia - Estudios de Solubilidad de Fármacos
Sesión en Español
Este webinar tiene como objetivo presentar los conceptos:
Factores del API que determinan su solubilidad
Factores del medio que determinan la solubilidad del API
Metodologías
o Método termodinámico
o Método cinético
Modificación tecnológica de la solubilidad de API
Moderadora:
-Talita Ferreira, FIP Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioexención en Latinoamérica, Brasil
Panelista:
-Pablo González, CEO Innovation and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation Center, Chile
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24 June 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
‘How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery?’ A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean region
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Substandard and falsified medicines, along with a lack of adherence to medication regimens, pose a threat to public health worldwide. It is possible to deliver pharmaceutical care services that address these challenges using digital healthcare techniques and approaches. Globally, digital health faces many challenges and concerns, despite its potential to impact pharmaceutical care.
FIP and the Global Pharmaceutical Observatory are launching a new needs assessment programme entitled "How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery? A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges", with an emphasis on medication adherence and fighting SF medicines.
This regional and global needs assessment programme will include a series of six regional events, culminating in a private global roundtable and a summary report.
In this regional event we will facilitate a regional discussion about ongoing digital health interventions or solutions that detect, report, and act against false or substandard medicines, and how to facilitate patient adherence, as well as the challenges leadership bodies and nations face in implementing digital health solutions in pharmaceutical care delivery in the EMR.
Moderator:
- Samira Shammas,
Bureau Liaison - EMR,
FIP, Jordan
Co-Moderator & Facilitators :
- Meshkat Torkamanian,
FIP - YPG Early Career Regional Supporter, Iran
- Farah Aqqad, FIP Regional Engagement, Support and Development Manager, Jordan
- Hamsa Hassan, FIP - YPG Early Career Regional Supporter, Egypt
Panellists:
Akbar Abdollahiasl,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Saleh Hanash, Pharmapreneur/Founder of Agonist Consult,
Agonist Consult, Jordan
Ali Omeiat, Head of pharmacies and drug stores inspection section, Inspection and control department, Jordan Food & Drug Administration, Jordan
- Ahmed Hamdan Aljedai, Assistant Deputy Minister for Medical support Services, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
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22 June 2022, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in diabetes prevention, screening, and management
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This event will discuss pharmacists’ roles in diabetes prevention, screening and management by showcasing best practices in pharmaceutical care, identifying needs and priorities of pharmacists, digital health applications, new trends and practices across Africa. According to WHO, diabetes in the region is a serious, chronic, and costly disease that is estimated to rise to 23.9 million cases by 2030, and up to 15% of adults aged 25 to 64 have diabetes in the African region. s. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide a wide array of services to prevent, identify and manage both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as support the care provided by other members of the healthcare team. This event aims to improve pharmacists' knowledge, improve pharmaceutical services delivery and overall health outcomes of the public in the context of diabetes.
Learning objectives:
Improve knowledge of pharmacists by exploring the role of pharmacists in the prevention, screening and management of diabetes within the African region;
Showcase emerging digital health trends, new applications for patients and innovative pharmaceutical services delivery for diabetes within the African region;
Identify the needs and priorities of pharmacists in the prevention and management of diabetes within the African region.
Moderator:
- Prosper Hiag, President African Pharmaceutical Forum,
Cameroon
Guests:
- Danielle Munene, Head of Consulting African Health Business, Kenya
- Imraan Bismilla, Head of Pharmacy Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology in South Africa, South Africa
- Mohamed Yacine Achouri, President of the scientific communication Fédération Algérienne de Pharmacie, Algeria
Khadir Sarra,
Pharmacy resident, FIP YPG remote intern,
Algeria
Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, FIP
Lead for practice development and transformation, Spain
Facilitators:
-Nilhan Uzman, Lead for Education and Primary Health Policies FIP, Turkey
-Alison Etukakpan, Educational Partnership Specialist International Pharmaceutical Federation, Nigeria
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22 June 2022, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in diabetes prevention, screening, and management (French translation)
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This event will discuss pharmacists’ roles in diabetes prevention, screening and management by showcasing best practices in pharmaceutical care, identifying needs and priorities of pharmacists, digital health applications, new trends and practices across Africa. According to WHO, diabetes in the region is a serious, chronic, and costly disease that is estimated to rise to 23.9 million cases by 2030, and up to 15% of adults aged 25 to 64 have diabetes in the African region. s. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide a wide array of services to prevent, identify and manage both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as support the care provided by other members of the healthcare team. This event aims to improve pharmacists' knowledge, improve pharmaceutical services delivery and overall health outcomes of the public in the context of diabetes.
Learning objectives:
Improve knowledge of pharmacists by exploring the role of pharmacists in the prevention, screening and management of diabetes within the African region;
Showcase emerging digital health trends, new applications for patients and innovative pharmaceutical services delivery for diabetes within the African region;
Identify the needs and priorities of pharmacists in the prevention and management of diabetes within the African region.
Moderator:
- Prosper Hiag, President African Pharmaceutical Forum, Cameroon
Guests:
- Danielle Munene, Head of Consulting African Health Business, Kenya
- Imraan Bismilla, Head of Pharmacy Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology in South Africa, South Africa
- Mohamed Yacine Achouri, President of the scientific communication Fédération Algérienne de Pharmacie, Algeria
- Khadir Sarra, Pharmacy resident, FIP YPG remote intern, Algeria
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, FIP Lead for practice development and transformation, Spain
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20 June 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Expedited Regulatory Pathways – possible in developing countries with strong reliance practices and post-authorization surveillance systems
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Delayed access cost lives. Many low- and middle-income countries lack the regulatory tools for timely access to medical products for unmet public health needs. The current COVID-19 pandemic has shown that it is important to have available regulatory flexibilities to authorize new medical products for use and rapidly manufactured them at scale. Expedited regulatory pathways (ERP) can help countries to accelerate the approval and access to new medical products with positive benefit-risk balance. To best meet those objectives of ERP, developing countries require strong reliance practices and post-authorization surveillance systems as pre-requisite for the timely introduction and safe use of new medical products for unmet public health needs and health emergencies.
Learning Objectives:
1) How regulatory flexibility in low and middle- income countries makes it possible to get expedited drug approvals
2) Why post- authorization surveillance is necessary to enable safe introduction of drugs approved by expedited pathway
Moderators:
- Mathew Cherian, PhD Consultant, FIP Member, Executive Committee, Industrial Pharmacy Section,
USA
- Maria Mantziri, Associate ExCo Member, IPS Webinars, Greece
Panelist:
- Jude Nwokike, Vice- President US Pharmacopeia, USA
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20 June 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Expedited Regulatory Pathways – possible in developing countries with strong reliance practices and post-authorization surveillance systems (French translation)
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Delayed access cost lives. Many low- and middle-income countries lack the regulatory tools for timely access to medical products for unmet public health needs. The current COVID-19 pandemic has shown that it is important to have available regulatory flexibilities to authorize new medical products for use and rapidly manufactured them at scale. Expedited regulatory pathways (ERP) can help countries to accelerate the approval and access to new medical products with positive benefit-risk balance. To best meet those objectives of ERP, developing countries require strong reliance practices and post-authorization surveillance systems as pre-requisite for the timely introduction and safe use of new medical products for unmet public health needs and health emergencies.
Learning Objectives:
1) How regulatory flexibility in low and middle- income countries makes it possible to get expedited drug approvals
2) Why post- authorization surveillance is necessary to enable safe introduction of drugs approved by expedited pathway
Moderators:
- Mathew Cherian, PhD Consultant, FIP Member, Executive Committee, Industrial Pharmacy Section, USA
- Maria Mantziri, Associate ExCo Member, IPS Webinars, Greece
Panelist:
- Jude Nwokike, Vice- President US Pharmacopeia, USA
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20 June 2022
Expedited Regulatory Pathways – possible in developing countries with strong reliance practices and post-authorization surveillance systems (Spanish translation)
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Delayed access cost lives. Many low- and middle-income countries lack the regulatory tools for timely access to medical products for unmet public health needs. The current COVID-19 pandemic has shown that it is important to have available regulatory flexibilities to authorize new medical products for use and rapidly manufactured them at scale. Expedited regulatory pathways (ERP) can help countries to accelerate the approval and access to new medical products with positive benefit-risk balance. To best meet those objectives of ERP, developing countries require strong reliance practices and post-authorization surveillance systems as pre-requisite for the timely introduction and safe use of new medical products for unmet public health needs and health emergencies.
Learning Objectives:
1) How regulatory flexibility in low and middle- income countries makes it possible to get expedited drug approvals
2) Why post- authorization surveillance is necessary to enable safe introduction of drugs approved by expedited pathway
Moderators:
- Mathew Cherian, PhD Consultant, FIP Member, Executive Committee, Industrial Pharmacy Section, USA
- Maria Mantziri, Associate ExCo Member, IPS Webinars, Greece
Panelist:
- Jude Nwokike, Vice- President US Pharmacopeia, USA
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17 June 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Bioequivalencia - Sistema de Clasificación Biofarmacéutica: Fundamentos y aplicaciones a las bioexenciones
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Facilitar el acceso a los medicamentos: Bioequivalencia - Metodologías In Vitro para la Demostración de Equivalencia Terapéutica
Sesión II: Bioequivalencia - Sistema de Clasificación Biofarmacéutica: Fundamentos y aplicaciones a las bioexenciones
Este webinar tiene como objetivo presentar los conceptos:
• Definiciones e hipótesis
• Fundamentos del modelo
• Números adimensionales
• Clases y factores limitantes de la absorción
Moderadora:
-Talita Ferreira, FIP Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioexención en Latinoamérica, Brasil
Panelista:
-Pablo González, CEO Innovation and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation Center, Chile
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14 June 2022, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Managing workforce demand in a pandemic – now and in future
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This event is to update pharmacy professionals about managing workforce demand in a pandemic – now and in future. Case studies will be presented from countries across the globe. These will address how we ensure continuity of workforce supply during this and future pandemics, how can we reduce demand on the workforce and the role of healthcare regulators play.
Aim
To present to attendees approaches for managing workforce demand in a pandemic.
Learning objectives
1. Discuss how continuity of workforce supply can be managed during pandemics
2. Discuss how demand for the pharmaceutical workforce can be reduced during pandemics
3. Describe the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the pharmacy workforce
4. Explain how pharmacists can be prepared for the role of vaccinator.
Moderator:
- Christopher John, FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence, FIP, UK
Panelists:
- Mariet Eksteen, Global Lead for FIP Development Goal 7: Advancing Integrated Services; Professional Development Officer, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA), South Africa
- Chima Amadi, Global Lead, FIP Development Goal 13 (Workforce Policy Formation); Education and Training Personnel Pharmacists’ Council Nigeria, Nigeria
- Rula Darwish, Exco committee FIP academic section WDG9 Lead; Professor School of Pharmacy/ The University of Jordan, CPD Chair in JPA, Jordan
- Bärbel Holbein, FIP Global Lead for DG7 Advancing integrated services; Lecturer University of Bremen, Germany
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9 June 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacy Education Journal (PEJ): 20 years celebration event
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The Pharmacy Education Journal (PEJ) continues to publish peer-reviewed manuscripts in the general scope of practise domain of pharmacy education (at all stages) and workforce development research and evaluation. PEJ is planning for widening scope by introducing educationally-related short, rapid response articles targeting non-traditional authors (non-academics) in Practice and Science sectors. PEJ is a key global dissemination route.
Event outcomes:
1 Showcase what did PEJ achieve during 20 years, how it was done and present the new plans.
2 Highlight the importance of publishing in the pharmaceutical workforce and education field.
3 Explain the steps from submission to publication: what happens behind the screen and who does it and provide some tips for authors.
Moderators:
- Marwan Akel, Projects Manager – Workforce development, evidence & impact Journal Editor – PEJ, FIP, Lebanon
- Sherly Meilianti, FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist, FIP, Indonesia
Panelists:
- Ian Bates, Director of the FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory, Chair of pharmacy education University College London, UK
- Lilian M. Azzopardi, Prof. of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta President, European Association of Faculties of Pharmacy, Malta
- Judilynn L. Niedo-Solidum, Prof. at University of the Philippines Manila College of Pharmacy, Philippines
- Rudi Hendra, Associate professor Indonesian Pharmacists Association, Indonesia
- Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA Professor of Social and Behavioral Pharmacy Touro University California College of Pharmacy, USA
- Jennifer Marriott, Adjunct Associate Professor, Australia
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8 June 2022, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
‘How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery?’ A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges in the African region
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Substandard and falsified medicines, along with a lack of adherence to medication regimens, pose a threat to public health worldwide. It is possible to deliver pharmaceutical care services that address these challenges using digital healthcare techniques and approaches. Globally, digital health faces many challenges and concerns, despite its potential to impact pharmaceutical care.
FIP and the Global Pharmaceutical Observatory are launching a new needs assessment programme entitled "How can digital health support national pharmaceutical care delivery? A regional and global assessment of priorities and challenges", with an emphasis on medication adherence and fighting SF medicines.
This regional and global needs assessment programme will include a series of six regional events, culminating in a private global roundtable and a summary report.
In this regional event we will facilitate a regional discussion about ongoing digital health interventions or solutions that detect, report, and act against false or substandard medicines, and how to facilitate patient adherence, as well as the challenges leadership bodies and nations face in implementing digital health solutions in pharmaceutical care delivery in Africa.
Moderator:
-Prosper Hiag, President, African Pharmaceutical Forum, Cameroon
Facilitators:
-Anyango Esther, FIP - YPG Early Career Regional Supporter Africa Health Business (AHB), Kenya
-Farah Aqqad, FIP Regional Engagement, Support and Development Manager, Jordan
Panelists:
-KWABENA ASANTE OFFEI, Vice-President Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), Ghana
-Vigil Edward Prah-Ashun, Head of Intelligence Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana
-Redouane Soualmi, Secretary general Algerian Pharmaceutical Federation, Algeria
-Brent Sin Hidge, Hospital Pharmacist / Project Co-ordinator Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
-Mariet J Eksteen, Professional Development and Support Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, South Africa
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7 June 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The management of constipation by community pharmacists
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Constipation is a common symptom pharmacists encounter in daily practice. It is often a self-limiting symptom that can be adequately managed in the community through the use of non-prescription medicines, as well as dietary and lifestyle measures. This event will explore how community pharmacists may support the management of constipation and empower individuals for optimal self-care.
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand the role of pharmacists in managing constipation in the community
• Understand the influence of fibre, exercise, and fluids in constipation
• Explore the complications of constipation medicines, especially in older adults
Moderator:
- Marwan Akel, FIP Projects Manager - Workforce development, evidence & impact, Lebanon
Panellists:
- Safwan Jihan,
Assistant Dean,
Lebanese International University / School of Pharmacy,
Lebanon
- Madisch, Ahmed, Senior Consultant and Head, Center of Gastroenterology Bethanien, Germany
João Rafael Gonçalves,
Community pharmacist,
Portugal
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2 June 2022, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Bioequivalencia
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Facilitar el acceso a los medicamentos:
Bioequivalencia - Metodologías In Vitro para la Demostración de Equivalencia Terapéutica
Sesión I: Bioequivalencia
Sesión en Español
Este webinar tiene como objetivo presentar los conceptos:
• Medicamentos genéricos
• Definiciones
• Qué es bioequivalencia?
• Tipos de estudios
• Estudios farmacocinéticos:
o Diseños
o Consideraciones clínicas, analíticas y estadísticas
• Casos especiales
Moderadora:
- Talita Ferreira, FIP Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioexención en Latinoamérica, Brasil
Panelista:
- Pablo González, CEO, Innovation and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation Center, Chile
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31 May 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Ensuring quality of care and patient safety through continuing professional development
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In order to ensure pharmacists maintain currency and quality in their practice, mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) programmes have been implemented by regulatory authorities as part of the licence renewal requirements for continuing practice. This webinar will provide information on the countries having a mandatory CPD programme, the various types of programmes, the regulations and the overall value and monitoring. In addition, information will be provided on CPD for specialized areas of practice, as part of returning to practice and some new concepts to insure currency and quality.
The attendees will learn:
-the overall importance of a mandated CPD programme from a quality assurance and patient safety perspective ;
-the variations of CPD programmes currently in place in various countries;
-the legislation/regulations in place mandating a CPD programme to maintain currency and enhance competence, quality assurance and patient safety;
-recertification programs for "specialization" and "return to practice"; and,
-other innovative way to insure quality and currency of pharmacists.
Moderator:
- Brett Simmonds, Chair Pharmacy Board of Australia, Australia
Panelists:
- Carine Wolf-Thal, Chair of the National Council of the French Chamber of Pharmacists, France
- Michael Pead, Chief Executive Pharmacy Council of New Zealand, New Zealand
- Trish Farrelly, Manager Registration and Competence Assurance, Pharmacy Council of New Zealand, New Zealand
- Joe R. Anderson, Assistant Dean for Curricular Affairs and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, USA
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30 May 2022, 09:30 - 11:00 CEST
The role of pharmacists in digestive wellness: an overview
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Gastrointestinal health and digestive wellness can be influenced by several lifestyle factors, including diet and stress, and using certain types of medicines. It is important for pharmacists to consider these factors when interacting with patients who present with such symptoms. Different non-prescription medicines are available to treat symptoms related to GI complaints and digestive wellness, rendering pharmacies key access points for trusted advice and access to self-care products which can provide relief and care to affected individuals. This event marks the World Digestive Wellness Day (29 May).
By the end of the session participants should be able to:
• Understand the role of pharmacists in providing advice on digestive wellness
• Understand the relationship between gut wellness and immunity
• Identify practical ways to support better digestive wellness in the community
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24 May 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Evidence and impact: where are we now and where next for data and intelligence for advancing pharmacy worldwide?
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This event discusses current evidence for the impact of the pharmaceutical workforce, pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science. It discusses and evidence-based approach and identifies challenges and opportunities for generating evidence that will advance the profession.
Aim
To showcase how data and intelligence can be used to provide evidence of impact of pharmaceutical practice, science and education/workforce.
Learning objectives
Discuss approaches to securing evidence for the impact of the pharmaceutical workforce and pharmaceutical services.
Discuss strategies and programmes in place to enable timely access to safe, effective and affordable medicines.
Identify challenges and opportunities for generating evidence of impact.
Moderator:
- Christopher John, FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence, UK
Panellist:
- Noe Garin Escriva, Hospital Pharmacist,
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Spain
- Harriet Rachel Kagoya, Uganda
Safa Damiati,
Assistant Professor,
King Abdulaziz University,
Suadi Arabia
Sherly Meilianti,
FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist,
Indonesia
- Hilwan Yuda Teruna,
Vice President,
Indonesian Pharmacists Association,
Indonesia
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23 May 2022
FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section Strategy Update
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The FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section (HPS) has set out to develop its strategy for the next 5 years. In early 2022, the FIP HPS developed a survey to identify how the FIP HPS can assist FIP Vision/Mission and FIP Development Goals. This survey was sent to FIP Hospital Pharmacy Executive Committee members, Chairs of Committees/Observers, Past Executive Committee members, Hospital Pharmacy Member organisations and regional forums. Results of the survey will be presented with a discussion on the FIP HPS strategy.
Learning objectives:
- To know the results of the FIP HPS strategy survey
- To identify priorities areas for the FIP HPS over the next 5 years
- To participate in the future direction of the FIP HPS
Chair:
-Jonathan Penm, Secretary, FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, Senior Lecturer The University of Sydney- Australia
Panelist:
-Robert Moss, President, FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section- the Netherlands
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17 May 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Technology and artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical education
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With the COVID-19 pandemic, effective use of educational technologies has become essential. Many different aspects of technology have been introduced or further expanded, including remote experiential learning or simulations for virtual patient care. At the same time, artificial intelligence enabled faculties to accelerate and advance research and clinical care in the pharmaceutical sciences and clinical pharmacy practice.
Introduction and implementation of any technology-enabled education and training includes many success factors such as technology literacy amongst educators and students. To enhance technology-enabled pharmaceutical education, this digital event will outline good practices and engage participants in identifying a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) of technology and AI use in education.
At the end of this session, participants will:
1.Learn about current and future good practices about the educational technologies used in higher/pharmaceutical education
2.Contribute to the development of a SWOT in using Technology & AI in pharmaceutical education
3.Identify ways to enhance quality of education and academic capacity by utilizing technology and AI in pharmaceutical education
Co-chairs:
- Lilian Azzopardi, Dean Department of Pharmacy, University of Malta, Malta
- Jaime Acosta Gómez, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, FIP Technology Forum co-chair, FIP COVID19 Expert Advisory Group member; Community Pharmacist and pharmacy owner Farmacia Acosta, Spain
Panelists:
-Mia Sivén, Vice-Dean University of Helsinki, Finland
-Francesca Wirth, Senior Lecturer University of Malta, Malta
-Daniel Malone, Pharmacy Course Director Monash University, Australia
Facilitator:
-Aysu Selcuk, FIP AIM Advisory Committee Member, FIP Education and Primary Health Care Policies Specialist, Turkey
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16 May 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in oral health
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This event will discuss the role of community pharmacists in promoting oral health and the links between oral health and other non-communicable diseases. Also, the event will address the needs for additional training, interprofessional education and collaborative practice models between dentistry and pharmacy. Key interventions by community pharmacists in oral health care from different parts of the world will be presented.
Aim: To discuss the role of pharmacists in oral health, describe how pharmacists’ interventions in oral health can contribute to the prevention of non-communicable diseases, and explore interprofessional education and collaborative practice models between dentistry and pharmacy.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the importance of oral health in the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancer and diabetes;
2. Explore the role of community pharmacists in promoting oral health care;
3. Discuss the need for oral health care training and education resources that support pharmacists deliver improved and responsive oral health care interventions;
4. Explore interprofessional collaborative practice models between dentists and pharmacists.
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12 May 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacists for the Future Programme by Curriculo Solutions: Changing the narrative for pharmacy leadership development. An FIP Seal-awarded programme
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This webinar will announce a new partnership between FIP and Curriculo Solutions to introduce our members to the newly FIP Seal-awarded programme: “Pharmacists for the Future Programme” (PFP).
Curriculo is a UK based training company specialising in leadership and management skills development and career management. They work across various sectors including corporate, health care, education and sport.
The PFP focuses on the development of personal, social and professional skills and provides a strong foundation in the development of key leadership capabilities. The programme aligns with Development Goal 9: Continuing professional development strategies and addresses a skill gap that has been identified by members in leadership development.
During the event, FIP and Curriculo will:
announce the new partnership for the FIP-sealed PFP.
describe aspects of the provision and partnerships programme at FIP.
describe the PFP and hear from previous participants in the programme through the sharing of testimonials.
describe how FIP members can benefit from this programme.
Moderator:
-Dalia Bajis, Lead for Provision and Partnerships FIP, Bahrain
Panelists:
-Karen Glen, Director Curriculo Solutions, UK
-David Morrison, Director Curriculo Solutions, UK
-Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, the Netherlands
-Amanda Cavness, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, USA
-Rhys Llewellyn, Trainee Pharmacist North Bristol NHS Trust, UK
-Amna Suleman, 4th year student pharmacist, De Montfort University, UK
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10 May 2022, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Therapeutic advances against COVID-19
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This event is to update pharmacy professionals about the range of therapeutic options currently available for COVID-19. It will take an evidence-based approach and also look at future development of therapeutic agents.
Aim
To update attendees on the latest therapeutic advances against COVID-19
Learning objectives
1. Explain which medicines are available that target the virus or provide symptom control
2. Discuss which medicines will be effective against new variants.
3. Describe what other medicines are available and what is the evidence for them.
4. List medicines in the pipeline for treating COVID-19
Moderator:
-Christopher John, FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence, FIP - UK
Panelists:
-Syed Shahzad Hasan, Senior Research Fellow University of Huddersfield-UK
-Trevor Jones, Visiting Professor King’s College London - UK
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28 April 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Clinical evaluation of large volume subcutaneous injection tissue effects, pain, and acceptability in healthy adults
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Early feasibility clinical study was performed to assess the feasibility and tolerability of syringe pump-driven, constant rate (20µl/s), 1-20cP, 5 and 10ml subcutaneous placebo injections to the thigh (5ml only) and abdomen in 32 healthy adults. Endpoints include injection feasibility, depot location, pressure, subject pain tolerability/acceptability and the corresponding tissue effects.
Session Outline:
• Demonstrate the feasibility and broad acceptability of subcutaneous injections up to 10ml and 20cP administered without a permeation enhancer
• Determine if injection site tissue effects are visible and transient as well as the impact of injection site, volume and viscosity on these patterns
• Explore the relationship between subjects’ pain/acceptability and the injection site, volume and/or viscosity
Moderator
Mathew Cherian,
Consultant,
Executive Committee Member (IPS),
USA
Panellist
Wendy
D Woodley
Staff Scientist II, Translational & Clinical Sciences, BD Technologies and Innovation
USA
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26 April 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The role of community pharmacies in COVID-19 booster vaccination: Opportunities and supply chain challenges in a post-pandemic scenario
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Around the world, community pharmacies play an increasingly consolidated role in vaccination. During the pandemic, pharmacies’ accessibility made them a convenient place for vaccination against COVID-19 in several countries, increasing vaccination coverage and helping achieve herd immunity. As the world slowly begins to emerge from the pandemic, this event will discuss the role of community pharmacies in COVID-19 booster vaccination, and their challenges in vaccine supply logistics and cold storage solutions, particularly in a post-pandemic scenario. Key interventions by community pharmacists in vaccine supply logistics linked to COVID-19 from different parts of the world will be presented.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the supply chain and distribution process of COVID-19 vaccines from manufacturer to hospitals, community pharmacies, and the public;
2. Explore the role of community pharmacies in vaccine supply logistics for COVID-19;
3. Discuss the challenges of COVID-19 booster vaccination supply logistics and cold storage solutions in community pharmacies, particularly in a post-pandemic scenario;
4. Explore supply models that involve community pharmacies contributing to population vaccination coverage in a post-pandemic scenario.
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, Chief Executive Officer FIP, the Netherlands
Panellists:
- Vibhu Paudyal, Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy
University of Birmingham, UK
- Ronald T. Piervincenzi, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer USP, USA
- Loganathan Fahrni, Senior lecturer and pharmacist Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
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25 April 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Advocating for the role of pharmacists in diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis booster, COVID-19, and meningococcal meningitis vaccinations
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The importance of vaccines creates opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacies to contribute to improving vaccination coverage. Since the publication of FIP’s 2020 report on vaccinations highlighting the role of pharmacists and pharmacies in this area, there has been a significant expansion in pharmacy-based vaccination and the scope of vaccines delivered by pharmacists and the pharmacy workforce. To kick off World Immunisation Week, this digital event will provide an overview of that expansion for tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis booster, COVID-19, and meningitis vaccines. Moreover, it will allow participants to hear from countries in various stages of advocating for a broader role for pharmacists in vaccination.
Learning objectives:
To identify the current role of the pharmacist in tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis booster, COVID vaccination, and meningococcal meningitis vaccination.
To explore needs, drivers, and barriers for expanding that role in countries that have regulated pharmacy-based vaccination services.
To give examples from countries with pharmacy-based vaccination services in advocating a broader role for pharmacists in vaccination
Moderators:
- Ian Bates, Director of the FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory, Chair of pharmacy education, University College London, United Kingdom
- Manjiri Gharat, FIP Vice-President, India
Panellists:
- Carine Wolf-Thal, Chair of the National Council of the French Chamber of Pharmacists, French Chamber of Pharmacists, France
Zhi Shan Sujata,
Pharmacist,
Malaysian Pharmacists Society,
Malaysia
- Sham Moodley, Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc, South Africa
Zeid Kilani,
President,
Jordan Pharmacists Association,
Jordan
- Mas Rahman Roestan,
Operational Director of PT Biofarma and Expert Council of Indonesian Pharmacists Association,
Indonesian Pharmacists Association,
Indonesia
Irma Beatriz Caponi, Farmacéutica, COFA, Argentina
Facilitators & Speakers:
Christopher John,
FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence,
UK
- Zheng Kang Lum, PhD candidate, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Allie Jo Shipman, Director, State Policy, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, USA
- Sherly Meilianti, FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist, Indonesia
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21 April 2022, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Precision Medicine: The current status
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This webinar is the first of the Precision Medicine Webinar Series, which will discuss the current state and future of precision medicine in research and practice, including the ongoing technological advances and challenges and opportunities for the pharmacy profession to address. This webinar will introduce:
- The needs, goals and principles of precision medicine
- Examples of current implementation across disease categories
- Safety aspects and challenges
- Limitations of current approaches and needs for development
At the end of this session, participants will:
Understand the goals of precision medicine
Be familiar with some examples of its implementation
Be aware of current limitations and remaining challenges
Co-Chairs:
- Donnacha Fitzgerald, FIP Technology Forum member, Predoctoral Fellow, The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
- Stephanie Huang, Associate Professor, Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, USA
Panellists:
Ejner Moltzen, Chair, International Consortium for Personalized Medicine, Denmark
- Mark Dunnenberger, Director, Pharmacogenomics Center for Personalized Medicine NorthShore University HealthSystem, USA
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12 April 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Pharmacy school management for the shifts towards remote learning and virtual pharmacy education
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Over the past 2 decades, virtual education evolved as a new pedagogy within education. Following the experience from the unexpected drastic shift to remote learning and virtual education as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators are faced with dilemmas of how to strike a balance between face-to-face modalities and the virtual platform. Remote learning and virtual education provide opportunities and leadership to develop hybrid models of teaching is now being considered. The webinar will seek to expose experiences and share examples of such opportunities and how to lead faculty towards incorporating the virtual education while ensuring quality education.
The participants who join the webinar will;
• Address assessment of quality of virtual education at the schools of pharmacy
• Reflect on the extent of remote learning after COVID-19 in pharmacy education
• Discuss approaches towards the development of hybrid education in pharmacy schools
Chairs:
-Pierre Moreau, FIP AIM Chair, Dean Kuwait University, Kuwait
-Lilian Azzopardi, FIP AIM Advisory Committee Member, Dean Department of Pharmacy, University of Malta, Malta
-Hanan Refaat, FIP AIM Advisory Committee member, Dean Future University in Egypt, Egypt
Panelists:
-Seif El Hadidi, FIP AIM member, Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt, Egypt
-Brian Hemstreet, FIP AIM working group member, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor
University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
- Jennifer Pham, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Pharmacist – Neonatal / Pediatrics,
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, USA
- Alan Lau, Professor and Director, International Clinical Pharmacy Education University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, USA
Facilitator:
-Ozge Ozer, Educational Partnership Manager, Turkey
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6 April 2022, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
COVID-19: where are we now and where next?
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This is the COVID-19 programme initiator and will set the scene: why this programme; main outcomes; FIP advocacy role. It aligns with 800 days since pandemic and will launch SustainabilityRx website/ Visualisation (FIP’s response to COVID-19) with a focus on pandemic preparedness.
Learning objectives
1. Describe the functionality of the SustainabilityRx website
2. Outline the current COVID-19 situation from the perspectives of practice, science and workforce/education;
3. Consider steps that can be taken to prepare for future pandemics.
Moderators:
- Christopher John, FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence,
FIP, UK
- Dr Lina Bader/Dr Sherly Meilianti FIP Lead for Workforce Transformation/FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist, FIP-Saudi Arabia
Panelists:
- Dr Hoai-An Truong, Professor and Director of Public Health, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA
- Dr John Grabenstein, Member of FIP COVID-19 Expert Advisory Group, President Vaccine Dynamics SP,
USA
- Prof. Trevor Jones, Visiting Professor King’s College London, UK
- Dr Ally Dering-Anderson, Current member of the FIP COVID-19 Expert Advisory Groupm, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy,
USA
- Shaun Gleason, FIP Hub DG1 Lead,
Member of the COVID-19 Expert Advisory Group,
Assistant Dean for Distance Degrees and Programs; Associate Professor, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, USA
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25 March 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Epilepsy: Pharmacists and a Public Health Imperative
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Epilepsy is a disorder that afflicts approximately 50 million people worldwide and the WHO has declared epilepsy as a public health imperative. Medications are the mainstay of treating epilepsy, so pharmacist have great role to play in improving the care of people with epilepsy. This Webinar will explore the findings of the recent WHO report on epilepsy, describe ways that pharmacists can be involved in caring for patients with epilepsy, consider advances in new medications, and discuss the challenges of access to medications for many people worldwide.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the main barriers to appropriate care of patients with epilepsy as described in the 2019 WHO report on epilepsy.
2. Describe ways that pharmacists can improve the care of patients with epilepsy.
3. Incorporate new antiseizure medications into treatment regimens for epilepsy.
4. Take steps to improve patient access to good quality seizure medications.
Moderator:
-Filipa Alves da Costa, ExCo member of the FIP Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section, Portugal
Panelists:
-Timothy Welty PharmD, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Drake University Des Moines, Iowa, USA
-McKenzie Grinalds, PharmD School of Pharmacy Cedarville University Cedarville, Ohio, USA
-Thanarat Suansanae PharmD, School of Pharmacy,
Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand
-Melody Ryan, Professor, University of Kentucky, USA
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24 March 2022, 16:00 - 17:00 CET
FDA (CDER): Generic Development and Bridging Global Regulations
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Approximately 90 percent of prescriptions in the US are generics that often are the product of an intricate global supply chain. The Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) is involved in efforts to advance the international harmonization of scientific, technical and regulatory standards for generic drug development. OGD continues global efforts with a focus on prioritizing future topics for generic harmonization that will include more complex generic drugs. The envisioned outcome of these global efforts is reduced time and cost of product development, consequently improving patient access to more affordable medicines. OGD Global Affairs identifies opportunities and challenges as those national regulations are being developed and implemented positioning regulators proactively on the path of convergence.
Learning Objectives:
1) FDA’s views on global harmonization of regulatory process for generic drugs
2) Identifying opportunities and challenges in arriving at harmonized processes globally.
Moderators:
-Dr Mathew Cherian, Executive Committee Member, Industrial Pharmacy Section, Consultant, USA
-Mr Desai Kaushik , Associate ExCo Member, Industrial Pharmacy Section (FIP), Secretary General, International Pharmaceutical Excipient Council of India, India
Panelist:
-Sarah Ibrahim, Director CDER, FDA, USA
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14 March 2022, 10:00 - 11:30 CET
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: Eastern Mediterranean Region
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In many countries, vaccination coverage rates are suboptimal, and vaccination services are largely focused on childhood. Goals to expand vaccination pathways include to have more and more easily accessible vaccination points, and more professionals who can deliver the service to more people and offer evidence-based advice on vaccines. This event will discuss the drivers and barriers to interprofessional understanding, cooperation and task sharing in the area of vaccination in each region, and the regulatory authority granted to different healthcare professionals to prescribe and/or administer vaccines.
Learning objectives:
- Identify drivers and barriers related to the regulatory landscape of vaccination in the region
- Learn about examples of best practices in terms of interprofessional cooperation and task-sharing involving pharmacists in the area of vaccination
- Explore the plans for switching from a pandemic to an endemic response in the region, including the role of pharmacist in vaccination, and in patient care and treatment
Moderators:
- Dr Samira Shammas, FIP Vice president, Jordan
- Jorge Batista, Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society, Portugal
Panelists:
- Dr Nadia Al Mazrouei, President, EMRO Pharm Forum, UAE
- Dr Pascale Salameh, President, Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, Lebanon
- Dr Maha al Jaghbeer, Director of Laboratories directorate, Jordan Food and Drug Administration, Jordan
- Dr Dixon Thomas, Associate Professor - Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, UAE
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10 March 2022, 10:00 - 11:30 CET
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: Southeast Asian Region
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In many countries, vaccination coverage rates are suboptimal, and vaccination services are largely focused on childhood. Goals to expand vaccination pathways include to have more and more easily accessible vaccination points, more professionals who can deliver the service to more people and offer evidence-based advice on vaccines. This event will discuss the drivers and barriers to interprofessional understanding, cooperation and task sharing in the area of vaccination in the region, and the regulatory authority granted to different healthcare professionals to prescribe and/or administer vaccines.
Learning objectives:
- Identify drivers and barriers related to the regulatory landscape of vaccination in the region
- Learn about examples of best practices in terms of interprofessional cooperation and task-sharing involving pharmacists in the area of vaccination
- Explore the plans for switching from a pandemic to an endemic response in the region, including the role of pharmacist in vaccination, and in patient care and treatment
Moderators:
- Manjiri Gharat, FIP Vice President, India
Al Carter,
Executive Director,
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy,
USA
Panellists:
Tisara De Silva,
President,
Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka,
Sri Lanka
Rao V. S. V. Vadlamudi,
Professional Secretary,
SEARPharm Forum,
India
Nurul Pariang,
President,
Indonesian Pharmacists Association,
Indonesia
Pramod Yeole,
Acting President,
Pharmacy Council of India,
India
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9 March 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Professional Development and Advanced Training Opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians
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Ongoing learning and professional development are key to components of every occupation. This is especially true for pharmacy technicians working in a constantly-evolving practice landscape. This session will address professional development and advanced training for pharmacy technicians across the world.
Learning Objectives:
● Recognize strategies for continuous learning and professional development
● Identify professional development opportunities designed for pharmacy technicians
● Describe advanced training progams for pharmacy technicians
Moderators:
- Ryan Burke, Director of Professional Affairs, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, United States
Panelists:
- Nichole Foster, Program Director, Pharmacy Technician Training Program, Vanderbilt Medical Center, United States
- Peter Karegwa Mwangi, National Chairman, Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologists, Kenya
- Katherine Watkinson, Branch Liaison Executive, Association of Pharmacy Technicians, UK
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8 March 2022, 18:00 - 19:30 CET
Facilitar el acceso a los medicamentos: Bioequivalencia - Perspectiva de las agencias reguladoras de América Latina
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Para abogar por una implementación más amplia y armonizada del Sistema de Clasificación de Biofarmacéuticos (BCS) en los países de América Latina, la FIP está apoyando a los líderes regionales en la concientización sobre esta vía regulatoria basada en la ciencia diseñada para acelerar la aprobación del mercado de medicamentos genéricos seguros y efectivos. La tercera parte de esta serie de seminarios web diseñada específicamente para la región de América Latina desde la perspectiva de las agencias reguladoras sobre cómo se está implementando la legislación de bioequivalencia. Los expertos abordarán la base legislativa de las regulaciones de bioequivalencia y discutirán las oportunidades de armonización dentro de la región.
Sesión en Español con slides en inglés
Este webinar tiene como objetivo:
• Presentar la legislación de Bioequivalencia de México, Colombia y Perú.
• Alinear cómo las empresas deben establecer los requisitos del BSC.
• Compartir el conocimiento regulatorio del BSC en la región.
Moderadora:
Talita Ferreira,
Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioequivalencia en Latinoamérica, FIP,
Brazil
Panelistas:
-Zulema Rodríguez Martinez,
Coordinador del área de Bioequivalencia,
Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios (Cofepris),
México
-Diego Alejandro Gutierrez Triana,
Director de medicamentos y productos biológicos,
Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA),
Colombia
-David Salirrosas Llanos,
Especialista en evaluación sanitaria de medicamentos,
Dirección General de Medicamentos (DIGEMID),
Perú
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Para defender uma implementação mais ampla e harmonizada do sistema de classificação de produtos biofarmacêuticos (BCS) em países latino-americanos, a FIP está apoiando os líderes regionais na conscientização para esta via regulatória com base científica projetada para acelerar a aprovação do mercado de medicamentos genéricos seguros e eficazes. A terceira parte desta série de webinars projetada especificamente para a região da América Latina sob a perspectiva das agências regulatórias como está sendo implementada as legislações de bioequivalências. Os especialistas irão abordar a base legislativa dos regulamentos de bioequivalência e discutir as oportunidades de harmonização dentro da região.
Sessão em Espanhol com slides em Inglês
Este webinar tem como objetivos:
Apresentar as legislações de Bioequivalência do México, Colômbia e Peru.
Alinhar como as empresas devem estabelecer os requisitos de BSC.
Compartilhar o conhecimento regulatório de BSC na região.
Moderadora:
Talita Ferreira,
Coordenadora do Projeto Bioequivalência da América Latina
, FIP,
Brasil
Panelistas:
-Zulema Rodríguez Martinez,
Coordenadora da área de Bioequivalência,
Comissão Federal de Proteção contra Riscos Sanitários (Cofepris),
México
-Diego Alejandro Gutierrez Triana,
iretor
de medicamentos e produtos biológicos,
Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA),
Colômbia
-David Salirrosas Llanos,
Especialista em avaliação sanitária de Medicamentos,
Direção Geral de Medicamentos (DIGIMED),
Perú
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7 March 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: African Region
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In many countries, vaccination coverage rates are suboptimal, and vaccination services are largely focused on childhood. Goals to expand vaccination pathways include to have more and more easily accessible vaccination points, more professionals who can deliver the service to more people and offer evidence-based advice on vaccines. This event will discuss the drivers and barriers to interprofessional understanding, cooperation and task sharing in the area of vaccination in the region, and the regulatory authority granted to different healthcare professionals to prescribe and/or administer vaccines.
Learning objectives:
- Identify drivers and barriers related to the regulatory landscape of vaccination in the region
- Learn about examples of best practices in terms of interprofessional cooperation and task-sharing involving pharmacists in the area of vaccination
- Explore the plans for switching from a pandemic to an endemic response in the region, including the role of pharmacist in vaccination, and in patient care and treatment.
Co-moderators:
- Jocelyn Chaibva, Vice president, African Pharmaceutical Forum, Zimbabwe
- Ronald Guse, Chair FIP Regulators Forum, Canada
Panellists:
Samuel Adekola,
Immediate past national chairman & the executive secretary/ program director of the ACPN foundation. Nigeria
- Djamila Reis, CEO, Association of Pharmacists from Portuguese-Speaking Countries, Cape Verde
- Portifa Mwendera, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
- Lucas Nyabero, Interim CEO, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, Kenya
- Franck Nana, President, National Council of Pharmacists, Cameroon
- Amath Niang, President, Ordre des Pharmaciens du Sénégal, Sénégal
Imoiboho Williams,
Project Manager, Adverse Events Following Immunization Surveillance Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
- Redouane Soualmi, Chairperson of External Relations, Algerian Pharmacy Federation, Algeria
- Ezinne Onwuekwe, Vaccine Programme Coordinator, Africa CDC, Ethiopia
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7 March 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Permettre la prescription et l'administration multiprofessionnelles des vaccins pour améliorer les taux de prise en charge: Région africaine
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Dans de nombreux pays, les taux de couverture vaccinale sont sous-optimaux et les services de vaccination sont essentiellement axés sur l'enfance.
Les objectifs visant à développer les parcours de vaccination consistent notamment à disposer de points de vaccination plus nombreux et facilement accessibles, d'un plus grand nombre de professionnels capables de fournir le service à un plus grand nombre de personnes et d'offrir des conseils sur les vaccins fondés sur des données probantes.
Cet événement permettra de discuter des moteurs et des obstacles à la compréhension interprofessionnelle, à la coopération et au partage des tâches dans le domaine de la vaccination dans la région, ainsi que de l'autorité réglementaire accordée aux différents professionnels de la santé pour prescrire et/ou administrer les vaccins.
Objectifs d'apprentissage :
• Identifier les moteurs et les obstacles liés au paysage réglementaire de la vaccination dans la région.
• Découvrez des exemples de bonnes pratiques en matière de coopération interprofessionnelle et de partage des tâches impliquant des pharmaciens dans le domaine de la vaccination.
• Explorer les plans pour passer d'une réponse pandémique à une réponse endémique dans la région, y compris le rôle du pharmacien dans la vaccination, et dans les soins et le traitement des patients.
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3 March 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: European Region
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In many countries, vaccination coverage rates are suboptimal, and vaccination services are largely focused on childhood. Goals to expand vaccination pathways include to have more and more easily accessible vaccination points, and more professionals who can deliver the service to more people and offer evidence-based advice on vaccines. This event will discuss the drivers and barriers to interprofessional understanding, cooperation and task sharing in the area of vaccination in each region, and the regulatory authority granted to different healthcare professionals to prescribe and/or administer vaccines.
Learning objectives:
- Identify drivers and barriers related to the regulatory landscape of vaccination in the region
- Learn about examples of best practices in terms of interprofessional cooperation and task-sharing involving pharmacists in the area of vaccination
- Explore the plans for switching from a pandemic to an endemic response in the region, including the role of pharmacist in vaccination, and in patient care and treatment
Moderators:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President, Sweden
- Ronald Guse, Chair of FIP Regulators Forum, Canada
Panelists:
- Michał Byliniak, Vice president, Polish Pharmaceutical Chamber, Poland
- Alain Delgutte, National Board Member, French Chamber of Pharmacists
- Inga Lilý Gunnarsdóttir, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Iceland, Iceland
- Jean-Pierre Michel, Member, European Union of Geriatric Medicine Society. European Interprofessional Council on Ageing, Switzerland
- Ema Paulino, President, National Association of Pharmacies, and member of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, Portugal
- Roberto Tobia, President, Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union, Italy
- Mariano Votta, President, Active Citizenship Network, Italy
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1 March 2022, 16:30 - 18:00 CET
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: Americas Region
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In many countries, vaccination coverage rates are suboptimal, and vaccination services are largely focused on childhood. Goals to expand vaccination pathways include to have more and more easily accessible vaccination points, and more professionals who can deliver the service to more people and offer evidence-based advice on vaccines. This event will discuss the drivers and barriers to interprofessional understanding, cooperation and task sharing in the area of vaccination in each region, and the regulatory authority granted to different healthcare professionals to prescribe and/or administer vaccines.
Learning objectives:
- Identify drivers and barriers related to the regulatory landscape of vaccination in the region
- Learn about examples of best practices in terms of interprofessional cooperation and task-sharing involving pharmacists in the area of vaccination
- Explore the plans for switching from a pandemic to an endemic response in the region, including the role of pharmacist in vaccination, and in patient care and treatment
Moderators:
- Magaly Rodríguez de Bittner, Vice president, Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas, USA
- Anastasia Shiamptanis, Registrar, New Brunswick College of Pharmacists,
Canada
Speakers:
- Bertrand Bolduc, President, Order of Pharmacists of Quebec, Canada
- Josélia da Silva Frade, Advisor on Professional Affairs to the president, Federal Council of Pharmacy, Brazil
- Eduardo Savio, President, Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas, Uruguay
- Sofía Segura,
Professor,
University of Costa Rica,
Costa Rica
- L. J. Tan, Chief Policy and Partnerships Officer, Immunize.org, USA
- Abraham S. Weekes,
Council Member,
Caribbean Association of Pharmacists,
St. Lucia
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1 March 2022, 16:30 - 18:00 CET
Permitir la prescripción y administración multiprofesional de vacunas para mejorar las tasas de vacunación: Región de las Américas
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En muchos países, las tasas de cobertura de vacunación no son óptimas, y los servicios de vacunación se centran principalmente en la infancia. Los objetivos para ampliar las vías de acceso a la vacunación incluyen disponer de más puntos de vacunación de fácil acceso, más profesionales que puedan prestar el servicio a un mayor número de personas y ofrecer asesoramiento basado en la evidencia sobre las vacunas. En este evento se debatirán los factores que impulsan y obstaculizan el entendimiento interprofesional, la cooperación y el reparto de tareas en el ámbito de la vacunación en la región, así como la autoridad normativa concedida a los distintos profesionales sanitarios para prescribir y/o administrar vacunas.
Objetivos de aprendizaje:
- Identificar los impulsores y las barreras relacionadas con el panorama normativo de la vacunación en la región
- Conocer ejemplos de buenas prácticas en materia de cooperación interprofesional y de reparto de tareas con la participación de los farmacéuticos en el ámbito de la vacunación
- Explorar los planes para pasar de una respuesta pandémica a una endémica en la región, incluyendo el papel del farmacéutico en la vacunación, y en el cuidado y tratamiento de los pacientes.
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28 February 2022, 09:30 - 11:00 CET
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: Western Pacific Region
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In many countries, vaccination coverage rates are suboptimal, and vaccination services are largely focused on childhood. Goals to expand vaccination pathways include to have more and more easily accessible vaccination points, and more professionals who can deliver the service to more people and offer evidence-based advice on vaccines. This event will discuss the drivers and barriers to interprofessional understanding, cooperation and task sharing in the area of vaccination in each region, and the regulatory authority granted to different healthcare professionals to prescribe and/or administer vaccines.
Learning objectives:
- Identify drivers and barriers related to the regulatory landscape of vaccination in the region
- Learn about examples of best practices in terms of interprofessional cooperation and task-sharing involving pharmacists in the area of vaccination
- Explore the plans for switching from a pandemic to an endemic response in the region, including the role of pharmacist in vaccination, and in patient care and treatment
Moderators:
- Parisa Aslani, FIP Vice President, FIP, Australia
- Ron Guse, Chair FIP Regulators Forum, FIP, Canada
Panelists:
- Amrahi Buang, President, Malaysian Pharmacists Society, Malaysia
- John Jackson, President, Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum, Australia
- Michael Moore AM PhD, Chair of the WFPHA Global Taskforce on Immunization Adjunct Professor University of Canberra, Australia
- Tony Nelson, Chair of the Steering Committee, Immunisation Partnership Asia Pacific, Hong Kong
- Andi Shirtcliffe, Clinical Chief Advisor Pharmacy, Allied Health and National Immunisation Program. Office of the Chief Clinical Officers, Ministry of Health, New Zealand
- Stephanie Tay, Senior Manager, Chief Pharmacist’s Office, Ministry of Health, Singapore
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23 February 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Empowering self-care through pharmacy – Guidelines and resources for pharmacists
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Self-care is an integral part of healthcare systems, contributing to healthcare cost savings, better allocation of resources and improved health outcomes in the population. Pharmacists are well placed in the community to support health-related decisions and facilitate informed self-care. FIP aims to support pharmacists in this role through advocacy and by developing professional resources in the area of self-care. This event will showcase a variety of FIP publications, including the launch of a new handbook.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the contribution of self-care to universal health coverage (UHC)
Explore the role of pharmacists in supporting informed self-care
Showcase FIP’s materials in the area of self-care
Moderator:
-Sarah Dineen-Griffin, FIP CPS ExCo member - Australia
Panelists:
-Lars-Åke Söderlund, Vice-President, FIP Sweden
-Daragh Connolly, President Community Pharmacy Section, FIP Ireland
-Christopher John, FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence, FIP UK
-Rúben Viegas, FIP Practice Development Projects Coordinator, FIP Spain
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14 February 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
FIP CPS Champion for Change 2021: How can pharmacists better help patients with mental health problems?
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The CPS Champion for Change 2021, Dr Odhiambo David, will share his vision on how pharmacists can better serve patients with mental health issues:
- Describe what service pharmacies should offer patients and/or healthcare systems to help tackle the mental health burden;
- In what ways can pharmacists support self-care and mental health patients having a more autonomous life; and
- How can digital health tools (either low or high tech) help community pharmacists improve outcomes and better support patients with mental health problems
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9 February 2022, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Combatting Malaria: New horizon of vaccines and drug discovery by young pharmaceutical scientists
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Malaria is responsible for approximately 400 thousand deaths annually, resulting in an enormous public health burden on many of the tropical and subtropical countries. Although projects are ongoing in WHO, pharmaceutical companies and foundations, basic university-based research is also essential against for treatment and drug resistance in malaria. Engagement of young pharmaceutical scientists in the field is necessary to overcome this situation.
In this event, young PI and early carrier scientists / PhD students related to this scientific subject will be invited as speaker. Dr Eizo Takashima, Ehime University, Japan was invited as a speaker for preliminary lecture, and provide opportunity for young scientists to discuss about the science of malaria.
Learning objectives:
Describe the development of malaria vaccine candidates.
Defineseroepidemiology of malaria
Recognize how early carrier pharmaceutical scientists can be involved in research on drug and vaccine development of malaria.
Moderators:
- Takuya Kumamoto, SIG NM Chair, Prof Hiroshima University, Japan
- Rebecka Isaksson, NGPS SIG Chair, Postdoctoral Research Associate UCL Department of Chemistry, UK
Panelists:
- Dr Eizo Takashima,Associate Professor, Ehime University, Japan
- Dr Wei-Chiao Huang, Post-doc State University of New York at Buffalo, US
- Dr Takaya Sakura, Assistant Professor Department of Molecular Infection Dynamics, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Japan
- Khalid Garba Mohammed, Lecturer, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
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4 February 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Innovation in cancer prevention, screening and management in community and hospital pharmacy
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At this event on World Cancer Day, we will explore innovations in pharmacy practice in the community and hospital pharmacy settings, in terms of supporting cancer patients throughout their journey. A panel of experts will present and discuss examples of innovative professional services in cancer prevention and screening, access to cancer treatments, adherence and continuity across transitions of care, among others.
The goal is to raise awareness of the important role that pharmacists can play in all areas of practice in terms of cancer prevention and management, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
Identify and discuss the roles that community and hospital pharmacists can play in cancer prevention and management.
Present examples of best practices of cancer-related professional services by pharmacists from around the world.
Discuss the importance of supporting patients in a multi- and inter-professional approach
Explore issues on the transitions of care, adherence to treatments and prevention and screening in cancer care
Moderators:
• Josep M. Guiu Segura, Director of Pharmacy and Medicines, Consortium of Health and Social Care of Catalonia, Spain
• Daragh Connolly, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section,
Ireland
Panelists:
• Marko Skelin M.Pharm PhD. Board member of the European Society of Oncology Pharmacy; Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Croatia
• Robert Duncombe, Chief Pharmacist, Director of Pharmacy, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
• Jan de Belie, Professional Affairs Advisor, Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union,
Belgium
• Kofi Boamah Mensah, Oncology Pharmacist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and adjunct lecturer at the Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
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3 February 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
In Vitro In Vivo (IVIV) Correlations: Establishing a correlation between in vitro tests and in vivo product performance
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Establishing a correlation between in vitro tests and in vivo product performance has always been a challenge for the pharmaceutical industry. Without a link between specifications and in vivo performance, drug product manufacturing processes are often performed under unnecessarily tight controls. Furthermore, implementing changes post-product market approval can be challenging in a complex global environment. This webinar will describe traditional and novel approaches towards establishing in vitro in vivo correlations. The main focus will be on solid oral dosage forms, however other dosage forms will also be discussed.
Moderators:
-Andreas Abend, Senior Principal Scientist, MSD, USA
-Horst-Dieter Friedel, FIP Chair Special Interest Group Regulatory Sciences and Quality,
Germany
Panelist:
-Patrick Marroum, Senior Director in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics AbbVie, USA
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27 January 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
FIP Train the Trainer online course for educators on digital health - Capitalizing on the benefits of digital health
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Recent technological advancements have revolutionized clinical practice, and there is need for a pharmaceutical workforce that is well-equipped to embrace, innovate, and capitalize on the benefits of digital health. Findings from the 2021 FIP report on digital health in pharmacy education revealed the need to develop courses, training material and experiential learning opportunities to prepare a digitally literate pharmacy workforce.
The Academic Pharmacy Section, supported by the FIP Provision and Partnerships programme, and many FIP constituencies led a ONEFIP project to develop the first FIP-developed online Train the Trainer (TtT) course. At this event, we will reflect on the progress made to date, launch the TtT course, which targets academics as well as educators in any sector in pharmacy, and how this initiative builds on FIP competency frameworks and reports.
Event outcomes:
1. To describe FIP’s response following the release of digital health in pharmacy education report in 2021.
2. To provide an overview of the FIP Global Platform for Provision and Partnerships.
3. To launch the FIP Train the Trainer online course on FIPx and generate interest in the course
Moderators:
- Barry Bleidt, Prof. Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, USA
- Naoko Arakawa, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy University of Nottingham, UK
Panelists:
- Dr. Catherine Duggan, CEO FIP, the Netherlands
- Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse, Director Utrecht University School of Pharmacy, the Netherlands
- Dr. Dalia Bajis FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships FIP, Australia/Bahrain
- Nilhan Uzman, Lead for Education Policy and Implementation FIP, The Netherlands
- Jaime Acosta-Gómez, CPS Professional Secretary, Community pharmacist, Farmacia Acosta, Spain
- Prof. Lilian Azzopardi Head, AIM Advisory Committee member, Department of Pharmacy University of Malta, Malta
- Chu-Chen Cheng, Provision and Partnerships Remote Volunteer, Pharmacist FIP, Chaina Taiwan
- Genuine A. Desireh, Provision and Partnerships Remote Volunteer, Pharmacist FIP, Kenya
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26 January 2022, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Medication review and medicines use review services - a new toolkit for pharmacists
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Medication errors and adverse events cause significant harm to patients’ health and well-being. At this event we will present an overview of the range of Medication Review (MR) services and their definition, highlighting the difference between them and particularly with Medicines Use Review (MUR) in light of recent international updates.
Learning Objectives
• Explore medication review services
• Define MR and MUR
• Present the FIP Toolkit on MR & MUR
Moderator:
Tim Chen, President of FIP Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section, President FIP Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section - Australia
Panelists:
-Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant professor University of Lisbon, Portugal
-Kurt E. Hersberger, University of Basel, Switzerland
-Matthew Hung, Clinical Staff Pharmacist St. Mary’s Hospital, Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre, Practice Development Projects Assistant (consultancy), Canada
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24 January 2022, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Mental health and resilience in higher education: Cultivating and sustaining wellbeing of the academics
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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. And FIP AIM will be celebrating this special day with a webinar on mental health and wellbeing for academics.
Because the COVID-19 pandemic had led to considerable impact on our physical and mental wellbeing, mental health has become the ‘shadow pandemic’. At this webinar, cultivating mental health and resilience for academics will be highlighted and academic strategies for will be discussed to emphasize the benefits of improved mental health and wellbeing in achieving a better work-life integration.
The participants who join the webinar will;
1. Discover the importance of fostering academic resilience for mental health and wellbeing during unprecedented times and beyond,
2. Address the necessary reasons to raise mental health awareness among academics for students and workplace,
3. Identify institutional strategies in supporting mental health and wellbeing of academic staff and students,
4. Optimize mental health for academic performance in higher education.
Chairs:
-Pierre Moreau, Dean FIP, Kuwait University, Kuwait
-Toyin Tofade, Dean Howard University College of Pharmacy, USA
-Mohamad Rahal, Dean Lebanese International University, Lebanon
Panelists;
-Neil MacKinnon, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Augusta University, USA
-Betty Exintaris, Senior Lecturer, Monash University, Australia
-Fatos Ilkay Alp Yıldırım, Associate professor Istanbul University, School of Pharmacy, Turkey
Facilitators:
-Nilhan Uzman, FIP Lead for education policy and implementation FIP, The Netherlands
-Ozge Ozer, FIP Educational Partnership Coordinator, Turkey
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20 January 2022, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Supporting self-care: sexual health
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Pharmacy teams are increasingly providing services that support people to self-care with their sexual health. This webinar will focus particularly on advice, screening and testing, as well as appropriate management of choices of medicines and products to support sexual health. A case study will be presented and the event will conclude with a panel discussion.
Aim:
To identify how the community pharmacy team can provide support to people to self-care with their sexual health.
Learning objectives:
1. Increase awareness of sexual health issues, how common they are, what impacts they have and how they can be managed;
2. Learn how to support people with their sexual health;
3. Discuss appropriate management in the choice of medicines and products for the self-care of sexual health.
4. Describe the role that pharmacist and their team can play in screening, testing, advising and educating people sexual health and how they can self-care.
Moderator:
- Leonila Ocampo, Member of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section; President, Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management, Philippines
Panelists:
- Irene Serrano, Community Pharmacist, Spain
- Wael Ali, Egyptian Organisation of Pharmacy, Egypt
- Luna El Bizri, Founder and Manager, Lunapharm Pharmacy, Lebanon
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19 January 2022, 13:30 - 15:00 CET
FIP Development Goals Special Event: Launch of a global report and new online knowledge centre
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The year 2020 saw the COVID-19 outbreak become a global pandemic which, even by 700 days at the end of 2021, has highlighted how much the world has had to change and we have had to adapt our lives, ways of working, ways of living.
Despite the impact of the pandemic on 2020 business plans and working environments, FIP persevered to deliver and launch the FIP Development Goals for our members and the profession worldwide, understanding the need to provide directions and goals in the coming years as we live with and (hopefully) move out of the pandemic.
In 2021, we ran a full programme to identify the priority goals for the decade ahead across our regions and members. In this event we recap the key outcomes and priorities across the world region which we captured in a new report.
Join us for launch the FIP Development Goals Report 2021 “Setting goals for the decade ahead” which provides a global status update on the goals one year on since their launch and serves as an anchor point that will facilitate the next decade’s roadmap aligned with the UN Agenda 2030.
We will also be launching a new ‘microsite’, a digital platform that serves as a web-based resource for the Development Goals. The microsite collates FIP’s work, publications, events and other outputs mapped to the goals by theme, alongside tools and resources for our members.
Join us in one of FIP’s first events of 2022, where we stand by our commitment now and in the future to support our members to transform pharmacy with clear action, in solidarity with all!
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13 January 2022, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Innovation in self-care models, shaping the future together.
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This event discusses how targeted switching of prescription only medicines to non-prescription medicines (Over The Counter medicines) can contribute to self-care of a nation’s population. Availability of diagnostics in the pharmacy and beyond can also make an impact on self-care.
Aim: To discuss which medicines are appropriate to switch from prescription-only to non-prescription (Over The Counter Medicines) and describe how diagnostics can support self-care.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe current approaches to switching medicines from prescription to non-prescription and how this supports self-care ;
2. Discuss which medicines should be available over the counter in the pharmacy;
3. Explain how diagnostics can support self-care.
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta-Gómez, Community Pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Farmacia Acosta, Spain
Panelists:
- Natalie Gauld, Innovator in improving access to medicines Northern Regional Alliance, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Andi Shirtcliffe, Clinical Chief Advisor for Pharmacy and Allied Health Ministry of Health New Zealand, New Zealand
- Anthony Serracino Inglott, Professor at the Department of Pharmacy Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Malta
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16 December 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Supporting self-care: children's health
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Pharmacy teams are increasingly supporting children and their carers with self-care. This webinar will focus particularly on appropriate management of choices of medicines and products to support children’s health, and the role of the pharmacist. A case study will be presented and the event will conclude with a panel discussion.
Aim:
To identify how the community pharmacy team can support self-care of common health problems for children and their carers.
Learning objectives:
Increase awareness of children’s health issues, how common they are, what impacts they have and how they can be managed;
Learn how to support carers and children with common health issues;
Discuss appropriate management in the choice of medicines and products.
Describe the role that pharmacist and their team can play in advising and educating carers and children so they can self-care.
Moderator:
Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Lecturer in health services management and leadership, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Panellist:
Hadi Dassouki, Community Pharmacist, Lebanon
Jack Collins, Postdoctoral Research Associate, The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Australia
Joanne Crook, Consultant Pharmacist Paediatrics, Kings College Hospital, UK
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15 December 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 21 - FINALE | FIP DG 11: Impact & outcomes
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
This programme is all about engaging the profession and supporting the profession to deliver in relevant and purposeful ways. By engaging our profession, members & colleagues everywhere with these relevant and applicable goals for the decade ahead, we can provide tools, monitoring and evaluation through data evidence, and identifying priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education.
Find out more about the FIP Development Goals here: www.fip.org/fip-development-goals
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14 December 2021, 12:00 - 13:30 CET
Global frameworks to support career development
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The Global Advanced development framework (GADF) was developed to support the professional development and recognition of the pharmacy workforce everywhere and the Global Competency Framework (GbCF) was developed by the FIP as a focused support structure for early career pharmacists. This digital event seeks to create more awareness for the GADF and GbCF and to enable early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists have a better understanding of their structure.
Competency framework- A complete collection of competencies that are thought to be essential to performance.
Competencies – Knowledge, skills, behaviors and attitudes that individuals accumulate, develops, and acquires through the education, training and work experience.
Learning objectives:
Describe the purpose and applications of both the Global Advanced Development Framework (GADF) and the Global competency framework (GbCF);
Summarize the domains and illustrative competencies from the GbCF for pharmaceutical services (scientific knowledge and management knowledge)
Identify an individual learning plan based on their learning needs obtained from the self-assessment of GbCF;
Discuss approach to building a professional practice portfolio.
Moderator:
Ayodeji Matuluko, Remote Volunteer, FIP Commission on AMR, PhD Candidate, Glasgow Caledonian University,
Nigeria
Speakers:
Andreia Bruno-Tome,
Senior Expert Strategist,
McCann Health,
Portugal
Arijana Meštrović,
Director, Professional Services,
Pharma Expert,
Croatia
Kirstie Galbraith,
Director, Experiential Development and Graduate Education,
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University,
Australia
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13 December 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
FIP-UNITWIN Global Summit on Pharmaceutical Education
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In October-2021, FIP-UNITWIN Regional Workshops brought FIP’s member academic institutions, professional organisations, key pharmacy stakeholders and guests across all regions together to co-create a roadmap to advance pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in their region through educational partnerships. At the FIP-UNITWIN Global Summit on pharmaceutical education, participants will.
Learning objectives:
1. Learn about their regions’ roadmap on advancing pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education;
2. Explore FIP’s global call to action on pharmaceutical education to support it across their regions and countries;
3. Discover country cases and next steps of the FIP-UNITWIN Centres for Excellence programme
Chairs:
Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO
Ralph J. Altiere, FIPEd Chair
Speakers:
Dominique Jordan, FIP President
Luis Lorenco, FIP Professional Secretary
Giovanni Pauletti, FIP Scientific Secretary
Pierre Moreau, FIP AIM Chair
Panellists:
Anne Anderson Vice Chair, UK National Commission for UNESCO
Toyin Tofade, President-Elect of the FIP Academic Pharmacy Section (AcPS) & FIP AIM Advisory Committee Member
Silvana Nair Leite, FIP AIM Advisory Committee member
Lilian Azzopardi, AIM Advisory Committee member
Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse,FIP Digital Health in Pharmacy Education Report Chair, FIP Technology Forum Member, FIP APS Executive Committee Member
Beom-Jin Lee, AIM Advisory Committee member
Rajani Shakya, AIM Advisory Committee member
Mohamad Rahal, AIM Advisory Committee member
Rula Darwish, Academic Pharmacy Section Exco
Paul J. Gallagher, AIM Advisory Committee member
Mwila Chiluba, AIM Advisory Committee member
Yahya Choonara, AIM Advisory Committee member
Arinola Joda, Asst. Secretary/Editor in Chief, APF
Facilitators:
Nilhan Uzman, FIP Lead for education policy and implementation
Ozge Ozer, FIP Educational Partnership Coordinator
Alison Ubong Etukakpan, FIP Educational Partnership Coordinator
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10 December 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 20 | FIP DG 14: Medicines expertise
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them. The 20
th
episode of the Programme focuses on FIP Development Goal 14: Medicines Expertise. The details of the Goal are available here:
The expected outcomes of the event are:
Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 14 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 14 implementation across the three elements.
Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 14
Discuss the importance monitoring and evaluation through data evidence and engage participants with FIP indicators development project
Moderator:
Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnership, Bahrain
Panellist:
Hala Fadda, Chair of FIP Pediatric Formulations Focus Group, Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Buter University, USA
Sham Moodley, Pharmacist, FIP CPS Exco Member, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA), South Africa
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9 December 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Self-care’s contribution to universal health coverage – Healthcare’s and people’s perspectives
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There is variability across the globe in the provision of universal healthcare. Self-care is the ability to maintain and improve individual’s health, prevent or limit diagnosed illnesses, and address self-treatable conditions. Self care is not
no
care and it is not necessarily practised in isolation. It may involve support and advice from others, such as expert pharmacy teams. This event discusses how self-care can contribute to Universal Health Coverage from the perspectives of providers of healthcare services and public and patients.
Aim:
To discuss the perspectives of providers of healthcare services and the people accessing them about how self-care can contribute to universal health coverage.
Learning objectives:
Explain the extent to which self-care is embedded in healthcare systems;
Discuss cultural approaches to enabling self-care as part of UHC, such as healthy lifestyles;
List healthcare systems and patients/public’s needs for enabling self-care;
Discuss the contribution of localised self-care delivery to UHC
Moderator:
Sham Moodley, Community Pharmacist, Member of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section, South Africa
Panellist:
K Srinath Reddy,
President,
Public Health Foundation of India,
India
Jacqueline Bowman-Busato, Co-Founder, Belgian Private Foundation Pate Adiposité Adipositas Pacte, Belgium
Dave Burrows,
CEO and CTO,
Damibu,
UK
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8 December 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Online pharmacy operations and distribution of medicines
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Traditionally, the distribution of medicines to consumers has been organized through heavily regulated networks of physical pharmacies. The strict regulation of market structure has been in place to ensure the safety, accessibility and affordability of medicines, but it has also limited competition in the pharmacy sector. Nowadays, the regulation of pharmacies differs between countries, and this has created different market conditions for online pharmacies to operate.
In some countries the online sales of medicines have grown considerably during the recent years as consumers have become more accustomed to e-commerce. More lately the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically shaped the e-commerce landscape. Due to the pandemic, the demand for online services of pharmacies has increased significantly in many countries. It is also likely that this has changed preferences for some consumers permanently and demand should therefore remain at a higher level in the future.
Increased cooperation between countries in developing regulation of online pharmacies is needed, according to the report, “Online pharmacy operations and distribution of medicines”, which will be published by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) on December 8th, 2021.
Moderator:
Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP
Vice President,
Executive Advisor,
Apoteket AB, Sweden,
Sweden
Co-Moderator:
Sarah Dineen-Griffin,
Lecturer, Health Service Management,
Charles Stuart University, Australia
Panellist:
Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, The Netherlands
Manjiri Gharat,
Principal,
K. M. Kundnani Pharmacy Polytechnic,
India
Sari Westermarck,
Community pharmacist, Finland
Jacqueline Surugue, Immediate Past Vice President FIP, France
Nadia Al Mazrouei,
Assistant Professor,
Sharjah University,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Jorge Schlottke, Pharmacist, Centro Oncológico Integral de la Provincia de San Luis, Argentina
John Jackson, President,
Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum,
Australia
Prosper Hiag, President, African Pharmaceutical Forum, Cameroon
Jaime Acosta-Gómez, Community Pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Farmacia Acosta, Spain
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2 December 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Supporting self-care: Gastrointestinal complaints and treatments
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Summary:
Gastrointestinal symptoms have an impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals that can be debilitating, however, the majority of people can be supported by the pharmacy team to self-care and effectively manage their symptoms.
Aim:
To explore: lifestyle factors that can cause or worsen gastrointestinal complaints and the role of pharmacy team in supporting the majority of customers to self-care and effectively manage their symptoms.
Learning objectives:
1. List common GI symptoms and their impact on people;
2. Identify and suggest approaches to addressing lifestyle factors causing GI symptoms.
3. Discuss the role of pharmacy team to support people with GI symptoms to self-care
Moderator:
- Manjiri Gharat,
FIP Vice-President, India
Panellists:
- Ruth Rudling,
Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for Specialty Medicines,
Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust (MYHT),
UK
Anja St. Clair-Jones,
Consultant Pharmacist Gastroenterology,
University Hospitals Sussex,
UK
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1 December 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
The role of pharmacists in the prevention, screening and treatment management of HIV: An international update
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At this event on World AIDS day, we will explore the different roles pharmacists can have in the prevention and screening of HIV infections, as well as in providing care and support to people living with HIV, namely through medication management. Other roles for pharmacists include HIV prevention through dispensing and providing support to preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV testing and harm reduction strategies for IV drugs users.
The World Health Organization estimates that around 38 million people live with HIV globally. Although there is still no cure for HIV, with the advancement of therapies and increasing access to effective HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, including for opportunistic infections, HIV infection has become a manageable chronic health condition, enabling people living with HIV to lead long and healthy lives.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the burden and characteristics of HIV globally.
2. Understand the possibilities of involvement of pharmacists in the clinical care of people living with HIV.
3. Describe the role of pharmacists in PrEP-related services.
Moderator:
- Victoria Garcia Cardenas, FIP Pharmacy Practice Research SIG, Chair Senior Lecturer University of Technology Sydney, Australia / Spain
Panelists:
- Sham Moodley, FIP CPS Exco Member, Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa/Independent Community Pharmacy Assoc (ICPA), South Africa
- Nelli Barrière, Project Manager, HIV Programmes and Advocacy International AIDS Society, Switzerland
- Pilar Taberner Bonastre, Hospital pharmacist, Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida Spain
- Katrina F. Ortblad, Assistant Professor Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, United States of America
- Tessa Oraro-Lawrence, Project Manager, HIV Programmes and Advocacy International AIDS Society, Switzerland
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1 December 2021, 16:00 - 18:00 CET
Facilitar el acceso a los medicamentos: estudios de casos de reglamentación de bioexenciones de América Latina
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Para abogar por una implementación más amplia y armonizada de bioexenciones basadas en el sistema de clasificación biofarmacéutica (BCS) en los países de América Latina, la FIP está apoyando a los líderes regionales en la sensibilización sobre esta vía reguladora basada en la ciencia diseñada para acelerar la aprobación del mercado de productos farmacéuticos genéricos seguros y eficaces. La segunda parte de esta serie de seminarios web diseñados específicamente para la región de América Latina destaca ejemplos de vías de aprobación regulatoria de bioexenciones basadas en BCS que se implementan actualmente en países seleccionados de América Latina. Los expertos abordarán la base legislativa de las regulaciones de bioexenciones y discutirán las oportunidades de armonización dentro de la región.
Este webinar tiene los objetivos:
Diferenciar entre la bioequivalencia in vivo y las estrategias reguladoras de bioexención basadas en BCS para la aprobación de medicamentos genéricos.
Comprender las implicaciones para la salud pública de la vía reguladora de la bioexención basada en BCS.
Delinear oportunidades y desafíos para la implementación de un proceso armonizado de aprobación regulatoria de bioexenciones dentro de la región de América Latina.
Delinear las contribuciones de solubilidad, permeabilidad y disolución para aplicaciones de bioexención basadas en BCS.
Moderadora:
-Talita Ferreira, Coordinadora de Proyectos de bioexención en Latinoamérica FIP
Panelistas:
-Alfredo García Arieta, Jefe del Servicio de Farmacocinética y Medicamentos Genéricos AEMPS
-Andrés Figueroa Campos, Gerente SD Registro Sanitario de Productos Farmacéuticos Bioequivalentes
ANAMED ISPch–Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria de Chile
-Jorge Iliou, Dirección NVVS de Paraguay
-Alexis Aceituno,Jefe SD Registro Sanitario de Productos Farmacéuticos Bioequivalentes ANAMED ISPch–ANVSChile
-Miguel Angel Cabrera Prof. Asociado Central University of Las Villas
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30 November 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Accelerating AMR Action Through Antimicrobial Stewardship: Are pharmacists the protagonists in the fight against antibiotic resistance?
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The global session entitled
‘Accelerating AMR Action Through Antimicrobial Stewardship: Are pharmacists the protagonists in the fight against antibiotic resistance?’
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a debate format with 2 teams of three, protagonists and antagonists, speaking to a case study or personal experience to highlight good (protagonist) or bad (antagonist) practice that reflects the reality of the challenges faced by pharmacy in tackling AMR, with a particular focus on low to middle income countries
Moderators:
- Sabiha Essack
- Manjiri Gharat
Welcome and Objectives:
- Introducing FIP AMR Commission and goals of GRIP partnership; overview of 2020 -2021 roadmap progress
Panel Discussion:
- ‘Are pharmacists the protagonists in the fight against antibiotic resistance?’
Using case studies to highlight best practice, as well as bad practice, to reflect the reality of the challenges faced by pharmacy in tackling AMR, with a particular focus in low to middle income countries
Regional Highlights:
- Highlights of the regional ideas that delivered most change/progress towards the AMR roadmap developed in our FIP Virtual 2020 events
Next steps and close:
- Next steps and role of the AMR Commission; renewed commitment to AMR going forward
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26 November 2021, 09:00 - 10:00 CET
Accelerating AMR action through antimicrobial stewardship in the South East Asian region
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In 2020, Reckitt and the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) partnered with FIP to host a series of events combining efforts with the ambition of “Driving AMR action in a new decade”. One global event and six regional workshops were held, with over 4,000 participants engaging in collaborative efforts to identify and implement region-specific initiatives to mitigate AMR. The success of this partnership culminated in the FIP Regional AMR Roadmaps which identified regional initiatives to drive behaviour change and aid in the global fight against AMR.
This year GRIP, FIP and Reckitt continue to share this global commitment as we partner to bring you a series of events aimed at further driving a collaborative approach to AMR mitigation for pharmacy. Co-chaired by regional representatives from FIP and GRIP, we will aim to showcase the progress in the AMR Roadmap made in the South East Asian Region over the past 12 months.
Moderators:
- Manjiri Gharat
- Wirat Tongord
Welcome and Objectives:
- Introducing regional leads and recap of ambitions of the Pharmacy AMR Roadmap
Panel Discussion:
- ‘AMR Stewardship in Action’
Regional leads to moderate a panel discussion on a total of 3 good and bad practice case studies from submissions and/or initiatives they have identified. Where possible, those involved in good practice initiatives will be invited to join the panel discussion.
AMR ACCELERATOR:
- Audience can interact with good practice initiatives, ‘accelerating’ the idea in their country by making a commitment to adopt or support the initiative.
Thank you and close:
- The AMR accelerator idea with the most traction is presented during the global session.
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26 November 2021, 12:00 - 13:00 CET
Accelerating AMR action through antimicrobial stewardship in the Eastern Mediterranean region
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In 2020, Reckitt and the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) partnered with FIP to host a series of events combining efforts with the ambition of “Driving AMR action in a new decade”. One global event and six regional workshops were held, with over 4,000 participants engaging in collaborative efforts to identify and implement region-specific initiatives to mitigate AMR. The success of this partnership culminated in the FIP Regional AMR Roadmaps which identified regional initiatives to drive behaviour change and aid in the global fight against AMR.
This year GRIP, FIP and Reckitt continue to share this global commitment as we partner to bring you a series of events aimed at further driving a collaborative approach to AMR mitigation for pharmacy. Co-chaired by regional representatives from FIP and GRIP, we will aim to showcase the progress in the AMR Roadmap made in the Eastern Mediterranean Region over the past 12 months.
Moderators:
- Dalal Hammoudi,
- Khalid Eljaaly
- Nada Ahmed
Welcome and Objectives:
- Introducing regional leads and recap of ambitions of the Pharmacy AMR Roadmap
Panel Discussion:
- ‘AMR Stewardship in Action’
Regional leads to moderate a panel discussion on a total of 3 good and bad practice case studies from submissions and/or initiatives they have identified. Where possible, those involved in good practice initiatives will be invited to join the panel discussion.
AMR ACCELERATOR:
- Audience can interact with good practice initiatives, ‘accelerating’ the idea in their country by making a commitment to adopt or support the initiative.
Thank you and close:
- The AMR accelerator idea with the most traction is presented during the global session.
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26 November 2021, 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Accelerating AMR action through antimicrobial stewardship in the European region
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In 2020, Reckitt and the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) partnered with FIP to host a series of events combining efforts with the ambition of “Driving AMR action in a new decade”. One global event and six regional workshops were held, with over 4,000 participants engaging in collaborative efforts to identify and implement region-specific initiatives to mitigate AMR. The success of this partnership culminated in the FIP Regional AMR Roadmaps which identified regional initiatives to drive behaviour change and aid in the global fight against AMR.
This year GRIP, FIP and Reckitt continue to share this global commitment as we partner to bring you a series of events aimed at further driving a collaborative approach to AMR mitigation for pharmacy. Co-chaired by regional representatives from FIP and GRIP, we will aim to showcase the progress in the AMR Roadmap made in the European Region over the past 12 months.
Moderators:
- Phillip Howard,
- Elsa Lopez Pintor
- Cátia Caneiras
Welcome and Objectives:
- Introducing regional leads and recap of ambitions of the Pharmacy AMR Roadmap
Panel Discussion:
- ‘AMR Stewardship in Action’
Regional leads to moderate a panel discussion on a total of 3 good and bad practice case studies from submissions and/or initiatives they have identified. Where possible, those involved in good practice initiatives will be invited to join the panel discussion.
AMR ACCELERATOR:
- Audience can interact with good practice initiatives, ‘accelerating’ the idea in their country by making a commitment to adopt or support the initiative.
Thank you and close:
- The AMR accelerator idea with the most traction is presented during the global session.
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25 November 2021, 08:00 - 09:00 CET
Accelerating AMR action through antimicrobial stewardship in the Western Pacific region
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In 2020, Reckitt and the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) partnered with FIP to host a series of events combining efforts with the ambition of “Driving AMR action in a new decade”. One global event and six regional workshops were held, with over 4,000 participants engaging in collaborative efforts to identify and implement region-specific initiatives to mitigate AMR. The success of this partnership culminated in the FIP Regional AMR Roadmaps which identified regional initiatives to drive behaviour change and aid in the global fight against AMR.
This year GRIP, FIP and Reckitt continue to share this global commitment as we partner to bring you a series of events aimed at further driving a collaborative approach to AMR mitigation for pharmacy. Co-chaired by regional representatives from FIP and GRIP, we will aim to showcase the progress in the AMR Roadmap made in the Western Pacific region over the past 12 months.
Moderators:
- John Bell
- Leonila Ocampo,
- Fiona Doukas
Welcome and Objectives:
- Introducing regional leads and recap of ambitions of the Pharmacy AMR Roadmap
Panel Discussion:
- ‘AMR Stewardship in Action’
Regional leads to moderate a panel discussion on a total of 3 good and bad practice case studies from submissions and/or initiatives they have identified. Where possible, those involved in good practice initiatives will be invited to join the panel discussion.
AMR ACCELERATOR:
- Audience can interact with good practice initiatives, ‘accelerating’ the idea in their country by making a commitment to adopt or support the initiative.
Thank you and close:
- The AMR accelerator idea with the most traction is presented during the global session.
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25 November 2021, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
Accelerating AMR action through antimicrobial stewardship in the African region
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In 2020, Reckitt and the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) partnered with FIP to host a series of events combining efforts with the ambition of “Driving AMR action in a new decade”. One global event and six regional workshops were held, with over 4,000 participants engaging in collaborative efforts to identify and implement region-specific initiatives to mitigate AMR. The success of this partnership culminated in the FIP Regional AMR Roadmaps which identified regional initiatives to drive behaviour change and aid in the global fight against AMR.
This year GRIP, FIP and Reckitt continue to share this global commitment as we partner to bring you a series of events aimed at further driving a collaborative approach to AMR mitigation for pharmacy. Co-chaired by regional representatives from FIP and GRIP, we will aim to showcase the progress in the AMR Roadmap made in the African Region over the past 12 months.
Moderators:
- Sabiha Essack
- Mirfin Mpundu
Welcome and Objectives:
- Introducing regional leads and recap of ambitions of the Pharmacy AMR Roadmap
Panel Discussion:
- ‘AMR Stewardship in Action’
Regional leads to moderate a panel discussion on a total of 3 good and bad practice case studies from submissions and/or initiatives they have identified. Where possible, those involved in good practice initiatives will be invited to join the panel discussion.
AMR ACCELERATOR:
- Audience can interact with good practice initiatives, ‘accelerating’ the idea in their country by making a commitment to adopt or support the initiative.
Thank you and close:
- The AMR accelerator idea with the most traction is presented during the global session.
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24 November 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 19 | FIP DG 17: Antimicrobial stewardship
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
The 19
th
episode of the Programme focuses on FIP Development Goal 17: Competency Development. The details of the Goal are available here:
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FIP Development Goal 17 calls for workforce and education strategies linked to the use of evidence-based developmental frameworks to support the translation of pharmaceutical practice, science and workforce & education across all settings and according to local/national needs.
The goal calls to support professional career development by using tools, such as competency frameworks, describing competencies and behaviours across all settings.
The expected outcomes of the event are:
Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 17 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 17 implementation across the three elements.
Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 17
Discuss the importance monitoring and evaluation through data evidence and engage participants with FIP indicators development project
Moderator:
-Wirat Tongrod, FIP AMR committee, Vice President, The Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, Thailand
Co-moderator:
-Ayodeji Matuluko, Remote Volunteer, FIP Commission on AMR, PhD Candidate, Glasgow Caledonian University, Nigeria
Panelists:
-Cátia Caneiras, Professor and Coordinator, Microbiology Laboratory of Environmental Health University of Lisbon, Portugal
-Chin-Yen Yeo, FIP AMR Commission - Member, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals, Western Sydney Local Health District, Australia
-Mirfin Mpundu, Director, ReAct Africa International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance, Zambia
-Dalal Hammoudi, FIP WiSE steering committee and FIP AMR commission member, Associate Dean for Assessment, Lebanese International University – School of Pharmacy, Lebanon
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24 November 2021, 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Accelerating AMR action through antimicrobial stewardship in the Americas region
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In 2020, Reckitt and the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) partnered with FIP to host a series of events combining efforts with the ambition of “Driving AMR action in a new decade”. One global event and six regional workshops were held, with over 4,000 participants engaging in collaborative efforts to identify and implement region-specific initiatives to mitigate AMR. The success of this partnership culminated in the FIP Regional AMR Roadmaps which identified regional initiatives to drive behaviour change and aid in the global fight against AMR.
This year GRIP, FIP and Reckitt continue to share this global commitment as we partner to bring you a series of events aimed at further driving a collaborative approach to AMR mitigation for pharmacy. Co-chaired by regional representatives from FIP and GRIP, we will aim to showcase the progress in the AMR Roadmap made in the Americas Region over the past 12 months.
Moderators:
- Eduardo Savio
- Doug Burgoyne
Welcome and Objectives:
- Introducing regional leads and recap of ambitions of the Pharmacy AMR Roadmap
Panel Discussion:
- ‘AMR Stewardship in Action’
Regional leads to moderate a panel discussion on a total of 3 good and bad practice case studies from submissions and/or initiatives they have identified. Where possible, those involved in good practice initiatives will be invited to join the panel discussion
AMR ACCELERATOR:
- Audience can interact with good practice initiatives, ‘accelerating’ the idea in their country by making a commitment to adopt or support the initiative.
Thank you and close:
- The AMR accelerator idea with the most traction is presented during the global session.
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23 November 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Supporting self-care: Sore throat
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Sore throat is a common self-limiting condition which often leads to patients presenting in the pharmacy for advice, treatment options and reassurance. Sore throat is predominantly a viral condition for which symptomatic management offers the most appropriate course of action. Effective diagnosis, communication and managing expectations can prevent unnecessary onward referral or inappropriate antibiotic use.
Aim:
To help pharmacists enhance their role as the primary healthcare professional in the appropriate management of sore throat through improved communication and appropriate management that supports self-care.
Learning objectives:
1. List the presenting symptoms of sore throat
2. Explain the diagnosis of sore throat
3. Describe an evidence-based approach to treatment options
Moderator:
-Sabiha Essack, Professor: Pharmaceutical Sciences
South African Research Chair in Antibiotic Resistance & One Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Panellists:
-Douglas Bourgoyne, Principal Cooperative Benefits Group, LLC, USA
-John Bell, Community pharmacist and Self-care Advisor
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Australia
-Wirat Tongrod, Member of AMR Commission, Lecturer – Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Huachiew Chalermprakiat University- Thailand
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19 November 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Role of the hospital pharmacist in antimicrobial stewardship and sepsis management
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat, which currently kills around 700,000 people each year worldwide. The fight against AMR has been a priority for FIP for many years as it causes a profound impact on global, regional and national health care and economies. The goal of this webinar is to supplement the other FIP webinars being held in November 2021 discussing AMR regionally around the globe. This webinar specifically targets pharmacists involved in hospital and health-system practice settings and will discuss innovative ways to involve pharmacists in infectious disease through AMR and sepsis management.
Learning objectives:
1. Introduce the antimicrobial stewardship program in hospital pharmacy using clinical decision support system
2. Discuss the role and importance of the pharmacist in the management of sepsis
3. Evaluate the use of software and information technology to support antimicrobial stewardship in the critically ill
Moderator:
Krutika Mediwala Hornback, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship MUSC Health, USA
Panelists:
-Esteban Zavaleta, Director of Pharmacy, Hospital Clinica Biblica, Costa Rica
-Shu-Wen “Wendy” Lin, Director of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taiwan
-Asad “Sid” Patanwala, Professor and Chair of Clinical Pharmacy University of Sydney | Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia
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18 November 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Leadership summit on pharmacy-based vaccination policy and advocacy
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The Leadership Summit– the programme finale – is a high-level event in which we recap the primary outcomes of the 12-event digital series. Together, we will adopt the FIP Commitment to Action on sustainable and equitable access to vaccines through pharmacy which will be launched during the Summit. Global leaders from health and pharmacy join this landmark event.
About the programme:
FIP’s 2021 digital programme to Transform Vaccination Globally, Regionally, & Nationally comprises 2 series, totaling 12 events running between June and November.Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
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17 November 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Uncovering our implicit biases to advance patient care: An introduction for pharmacists
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Despite all good intentions, all humans carry unconscious biases. How do these impact our ability to provide culturally appropriate care to our patients? This interactive session is meant to target all pharmacists and educators in practice to promote understanding on the influence of unconscious bias on health disparities, like COVID-19. Specifically, experts will share the neuroscience of how implicit bias, strategies to disrupt bias, and address how bias can influence our patient care interactions.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Define implicit bias and its impact on health disparities.
2. Discuss the impact of unconscious bias and how it affects our relationships with patients, students, and colleagues.
3. Identify and reflect on own biases.
4. List strategies to mitigate unconscious bias in pharmacy practice to improve patient-centred care.
Moderator:
- Mohamed Amin, Associate Professor, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
Facilitator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP lead for Provision and Partnerships, FIP, Bahrain
Panellist:
- Sally Arif, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacist, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy/ Rush University Medical Center, USA
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17 November 2021, 21:00 - 22:30 CET
Presentación del documento técnico Servicios farmacéuticos en inmunización: aportes, experiencias e implementación en la región de las Américas.
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El documento técnico,
Servicios farmacéuticos en inmunización: Aportes, experiencias e implementación en la región de las Américas,
elaborado por el Centro de Información de Medicamentos del Instituto de Investigaciones Farmacéuticas de la Facultad de Farmacia de la Universidad de Costa Rica para el Foro Farmacéutico de las Américas (FFA), ofrece una visión general de la participación del profesional en farmacia en temas de vacunas y en servicios farmacéuticos en inmunización en América Latina. En este webinar de presentación, se hará una reseña de sus contenidos y la relación con los objetivos de desarrollo de la Federación Internacional Farmacéutica (FIP). Este documento tiene la pretensión de constituirse en una herramienta para la implementación de servicios farmacéuticos en inmunización en la región que complementa las formuladas y emitidas por la FIP.
1) Reconocer la contribución del farmacéutico a las estrategias de vacunación y su relación con los objetivos de desarrollo de la FIP y las prioridades de salud globales.
2) Describir los beneficios, el impacto y las barreras de la inmunización en general y la vacunación en particular, así como experiencias de éxito del farmacéutico como inmunizador a nivel global.
3) Identificar experiencias de éxito del farmacéutico en América Latina en vacunas y su participación en las distintas etapas de la cadena de inmunización-
4) Reconocer las áreas de servicio de la inmunización en el quehacer farmacéutico y las herramientas disponibles para el desarrollo de servicios farmacéuticos de inmunización desde los diferentes ejes de su competencia.
The document "Pharmaceutical services in immunisation: Contributions, experiences and implementation in the Americas region", authored by the Drug Information Centre of the Pharmaceutical Research Institute of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Costa Rica for the Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas, provides an overview of the involvement of the pharmacy profession in immunisation in Latin America. This introductory webinar will provide an overview of the document’s content and how it relates to the FIP Development Goals. This document is intended to be a tool for the implementation of pharmaceutical services in immunisation in the region, which also complements other reports issued by FIP. The document is available in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
1) Recognise the pharmacist's contribution to immunisation strategies and their relationship to FIP Development Goals and global health priorities.
2) Describe the benefits, impact and barriers of immunisation in general and vaccination in particular, as well as successful experiences of pharmacists as immunisers globally.
3) Identify successful experiences of pharmacists in Latin America in vaccines and their participation in the different stages of the immunisation chain.
4) Recognise the service areas of immunisation in pharmacy and the tools available for the development of pharmaceutical immunisation services from the different areas of their competence.
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16 November 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
COVID-19 Complications – What Should Pharmacists Know?
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Covid-19 complications include a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. COVID-19 -associated invasive mould infections have been identified as a serious global health problem. These invasive infections present differently and vary in their risk factors. Pharmacists can play a vital role in raising awareness, prevention, and treatment of these emerging pathogens. In addition, pharmacists’ role is vital to providing care to patients suffering from Long Covid. Long Covid conditions are a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems people can experience for four or more weeks after contracting SARS-CoV-2. These complications can occur in individuals with serious, mild, or no symptoms during the SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the burden is not well understood and treatment approaches need further study.
This webinar will raise awareness of the pharmacist's role in supporting patients with COVID-19 associated mould infections and Long Covid.
Learning objectives:
1. Recognize manifestations and risk factors of Long Covid.
2. Provide actionable steps to care for people with post-covid conditions -as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
3. Describe common manifestations and risk factors of COVID-19-associated mould infections.
4. Identify prevention measures for COVID-19 associated mold infections.
5. Recognize treatments for COVID-19-associated mould infections.
Moderator:
- John Hertig, VP Americas (PAHO), Assoc. Prof. and Vice-Chair of Pharmacy Practice, Butler University, USA
Panelists:
-Dallas James Smith, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer/Pharmacist Mycotic Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, United States
-Stacey L. Konkle, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer/Epidemiologist Field Officer, Epidemiology Workforce Branch, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, United States
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12 November 2021, 13:00 - 15:00 CET
Transforming pharmacy practice for improved care and management of diabetes
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This webinar aims to identify the challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in addressing diabetes, highlight the different ways pharmacists can advocate for increased recognition and visibility of roles in providing diabetes-related services, understand the role that pharmacists can play in achieving global diabetes goals, in commemoration of the 2021 World Diabetes Day (WDD). The event will culminate with the launch of the ONE FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Diabetes.
This event will also close the series of five webinars organised by FIP to explore the role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of diabetes and its complications; the advancement in therapeutic options; the competencies and workforce development opportunities; and the policy barriers and facilitators in providing diabetes-related services.
At the end of this webinar, participants will:
• Identify the challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in addressing diabetes
• Recognize the different ways pharmacists can advocate for increased recognition and visibility of roles in providing diabetes services
• Understand how the role of pharmacists can be elevated in achieving global diabetes goals, in commemoration of the 2021 World Diabetes Day (WDD) 14 November
Moderator:
-Paul Sinclair, FIP Chair Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, Community Pharmacist, Australia
Panelists:
-Tolulope Osigbesan, Advocacy and Partnerships Officer,
NCDs Alliance, Switzerland
-Iryna Vlasenko, Vice president International Diabetes Federation, Ukraine
-Jean-Baptiste Nikiema, Regional advisor, EDM, WHO Regional Office for Africa, Republic of Congo
-Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, FIP Lead for Practice Development and Transformation, Spain
-Lauren Blum, Global engagement fellow, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA
-Rúben Viegas,FIP Practice Development Projects Coordinator, Spain
-Aniekan Ekpenyong, Practice Transformation Projects Coordinator FIP, Nigeria
-Michael Donohoe,
Global Patient Advocate,
A1C Wellness
{Diabetes...]
, USA
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10 November 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 18 | FIP DG 3: Quality assurance
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
The 18th episode of the Programme focuses on FIP Development Goal 3: Quality Assurance.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 3 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 3 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 3
4. Discuss the importance monitoring and evaluation through data evidence and engage participants with FIP indicators development project
Moderator:
-Banan Mukhalalati, Global Lead for Development Goal 3 “Quality Assurance” Assistant Professor, Qatar University, Qatar
Panelists:
-Mike Rouse, Former FIP Education Development Team Lead for Quality Assurance, Director, International Services, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, USA
-Abby A. Kahaleh, DG3 Lead, PhD, MS, BPharm, MPH, FAACP Tenured & Board of Trustees Faculty Roosevelt University College of Science, Pharmacy, & Health, USA
-Bronwyn Clark, DG3 Lead Chief, Exec. Officer
Australian Pharmacy Council, Australia
-Abeer Alghananeem, DG3 global lead, Prof & Director of Research Sullivan University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, USA & Jordan
-Aline Hajj, Assoc. Prof, PharmD, PhD Researcher and Lecturer, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon
-Marwan Akel, Projects Manager Workforce FIP, Lebanon
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9 November 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
What technology can bring to cytotoxic drugs compounding
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Cytotoxic drugs compounding is one of the most risky activity among all pharmaceutical operations in a Pharmacy. This has led pharmacists to multiply check points at each critical step and in-process controls to keep that risk at the lowest, as reported in numerous publications. What can technology bring in terms of safety, speed, convenience, and reliability in such complex environments ? Three exemples will be discussed in this webinar: CSTDs, IV workflow management system with IA technology and video recording, and robotic compounding.
And if you are addicted to serious games, come and see how you can increase your competencies while training in immersive virtual reality in a real cytotoxic drugs compounding environment
Moderators:
-Jacqueline Surugue, Chair of the FIP Pharmaceutical Technology Forum, Immediate past FIP Vice President and Liaison Officer for the African Region
Hospital Pharmacist, Hospital Practitioner, Centre Hospitalier Georges Renon, Niort, France
-Josep M. Guiu Segura, HPS ExCo, Head of pharmaceutical planning and pharmacotherapy coordination Consortium of Health and Social Care of Catalonia, Spain
Panelists:
-Benoit Le Franc, Pharmacist Pharmacien hospitalier gérant PUI GHLRRA-co-fondateur chez EUREKAM SAS-inventeur Drugcam, France
-Agnés Bobay-Madic, Pharmacist Centre Hospitalier Robert Bisson, Lisieux, France
-Mirjam Crul, Pharmacist, Board Member, European Cancer Organisation, Special Network on the impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Co-Chair and workforce Network Co-Chair, The Netherlands
-Shao-Chin Chiang, Pharmacist Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Centre, Taiwan
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5 November 2021, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
Competencies and workforce development strategies for diabetes related roles
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This webinar aims to highlight strategies for developing a diabetes competent workforce, explore success stories of countries that have developed competency framework for diabetes-related roles and to identify relevant competencies essential for the delivery of diabetes services by pharmacists.
Around 422 million people worldwide have diabetes and 1. 6 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Pharmacists, across all sectors and areas of practice do have a role to play in ensuring the prevention and management of diabetes. In a series of five webinars, the role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of diabetes and its complications; advancement in therapeutic options; competencies and workforce development opportunities; and policy barriers and facilitators in providing diabetes services will be explored. The series culminates in the launching of the ONE FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Diabetes.
At the end of this webinar, participants will:
-Understand the strategies for developing a diabetes competent workforce
-Learn from successful experiences on how to develop competency framework for diabetes related roles
-Identify relevant competencies facilitating the delivery of diabetes-related services
Moderator:
-Ralph Altiere, Chair of FIP Education (FIPEd) University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
Panelists:
- Sallianne Kavanagh, Senior Lecturer- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice. Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. University of Huddersfield. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFT, United Kingdom
- Andreia Bruno-Tomé, Global Lead for DG 5 - Competency Development, Senior Expert Strategist, McCann Health, Portugal
- Diana Isaacs, Endocrine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cleveland Clinic, USA
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4 November 2021, 11:00 - 13:00 CET
Sustainable and equitable access to vaccines: Establishing priorities and setting policies in the African region
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In the final sixth of six regions we dissect, event 11 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the African region. This involves identifying priorities in the region’s countries with regards equity and access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs in relation to policy setting. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the African region join us for a true regional perspective.
About the programme – FIP’s 2021 digital programme to Transform Vaccination Globally, Regionally, & Nationally comprises 2 series, totaling 12 events running between June and November.
Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
The event will be moderated by:
- Dr. Prosper Hiag – President of the African Pharmaceutical Forum (APF)
- Mrs. Jacqueline Surugue – Chair of the FIP Technology Forum and Hospital Practicioner and Pharmacist, France
The speakers at the event are:
- Dr. Daniella Munene – CEO of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
- Dr. Samuel Adekola – Community Pharmacist at His Grace KSP Pharmacy Group and Immediate Past National Chairman of Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria
- Dr. Redouane Soualmi - Vice president of international relations of Algerian Pharmaceutical Federation FAP
- Dr. Mariet Eksteen - Professional Development and Support at the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa
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29 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Diabetes therapeutics, treatment optimisation and support technology
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This webinar aims to describe the advancement in diabetes therapeutics for managing diabetes, highlight the role of technology in improving health outcome of individuals living with diabetes and identify the different services employed in the optimization of diabetes treatment.
Around 422 million people worldwide have diabetes and 1. 6 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Pharmacists, across all sectors and areas of practice do have a role to play in ensuring the prevention and management of diabetes. In a series of five webinars, the role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of diabetes and its complications; advancement in therapeutic options; competencies and workforce development opportunities; and policy barriers and facilitators in providing diabetes services will be explored. The series culminates in the launching of the ONE FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Diabetes
At the end of this webinar, participants will:
• Describe the advancement in diabetes therapeutics for managing diabetes
• Explain the role of technology in improving health outcome of individuals living with diabetes
• Identify the different services employed in the optimization of diabetes treatment
Moderator:
Ross McKinnon, Chair of BPS, Chair of Board of Pharmaceutical Sciences, FIP Australia
Panelists:
-Antria Pavlidou, YPG PharmSci Promotion, PhD Candidate, Clinical Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health, Cyprus / PhD Candidate UCL, Cyprus
-Kalyan Venkata, Assistant Professor, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences,
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA
-Anna Busquets Casso, Community pharmacist, SEFAC, Spain
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28 October 2021, 09:00 - 10:30 CEST
Sustainable and equitable access to vaccines: Establishing priorities and setting policies in the Western Pacific region
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In the fifth of six regions we dissect, event 10 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the Western Pacific region. This involves identifying priorities in the region’s countries with regards equity and access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs in relation to policy setting. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the Western Pacific region join us for a true regional perspective.
About the programme – FIP’s 2021 digital programme to Transform Vaccination Globally, Regionally, & Nationally comprises 2 series, totaling 12 events running between June and November.
Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
The event will be moderated by:
• Mr. John Jackson - President of the Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum, Australia
• Professor Parisa Aslani - Professor in Medicines Use Optimisation at The University of Sydney and FIP Vice President
Panelists:
- Dr. Amrahi Buang - President of the Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS)
- Dr. Stephanie Tay - Senior Manager at the Ministry of Health, Singapore
- Mrs. Leonila M. Ocampo - Former President and Member of the Council of Advisers, Philippine Pharmacists’ Association
- Mr. Chris Campbell - General Manager, Policy & Program Delivery and Queensland State Manager at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
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27 October 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 17 | FIP DG 5: Competency development
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
The expected outcomes of the event are:
1. Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 5 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 5 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 5
4. Discuss the importance monitoring and evaluation through data evidence and engage participants with FIP indicators development project
Moderators:
-Elizabeth McCourt, Health Professional Research Coordinator Queensland Health, Australia
-Marwan Akel, FIP projects manager- workforce, FIP Lebanon
Panelists:
-Arijana Meštrović, FIP ACPS Vice President, FIP WDH Global Lead for Competency Development Director, Professional services Pharma Expert, Croatia
-Sylvain Grenier, MEPS president Director Plasma Protein and related products Canadian Blood Services,
Canada
-Andreia Bruno-Tome, Global Lead for DG 5 - Competency Development ,Senior Expert Strategist
McCann Health, Portugal
-Naoko Arakawa, Global Lead for Competency Development, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, UK
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26 October 2021, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
Sustainable and equitable access to vaccines: Establishing priorities and setting policies in the South East Asian region
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In the fourth of six regions we dissect, event 9 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the South East Asian region. This involves identifying priorities in the region’s countries with regards equity and access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs in relation to policy setting. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the South East Asian region join us for a true regional perspective.
About the programme – FIP’s 2021 digital programme to Transform Vaccination Globally, Regionally, & Nationally comprises 2 series, totaling 12 events running between June and November.
Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
The event will be moderated by:
• Chinta Abaywardana – Editor, Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka
• Sherly Meilianti – Data and Intelligence Specialist, FIP
The speakers at the event are:
• Rao Vadlamudi – Professional Secretary of SEARPhorum
• Bhojraj Suresh - Pro Chancellor, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, India
• Keri Lestari - Lecturer and Pharmacist, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
• Vindya Pathiraja - General Secretary of the Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka
• Sanjeev Sharma Kattel - Pharmacy Officer/Acting Chief, Department Of Drug Administration, Kathmandu, Nepal
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26 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
3D printing of pharmaceuticals: get ready
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3D printing offers the potential to revolutionise the production of pharmaceuticals targeted to the gastrointestinal tract by offering a flexible drug product manufacturing platform that can adapt readily to changing market and patient needs.
When will a pharmacist be able to use each patient’s individual information — such as age, race, gender or constitution — to produce their optimal medication dose, rather than relying on a standard set of doses? Could there be a time when a pharmacist will be able to print drugs in a complex construct of layers? When will patients be able to print their medicines at home?
Describe the generalities related to 3D printing of medicines.
Understand the opportunities, issues and regulation related to 3D printing of medicines.
Learn how different technological tools allow personalised 3D printed medicines.
Outline a practical experience in 3D printing in pharmacies
Moderator:
- Jaime Acosta, Community Pharmacy Section’s Executive Committee Member, FIP CPS, Spain
Panellists:
- Alvaro Goyanes Goyanes, Co-founder and Director of Development, FabRx Ltd, United Kingdom
- Patrick van Oirschot, Director | Consultant, GPP Support, Netherlands
- Jan Saevels, Scientific Director, Association of Pharmacists Belgium (APB), Belgium
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25 October 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
FIP Global Summit on Primary Health Care: Pharmacists transforming vision into actions
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On 25 October 2021, it will be the third anniversary of the World Health Organization’s Astana Declaration on Primary Health Care (PHC), for which FIP pledged its commitment to accelerate progress in strengthening PHC. In 2020, the WHO published its Operational Framework for PHC to translate the vision of the Astana Declaration into actions. To mark this date and showcase how pharmacists can utilise and contribute to the WHO operational framework, FIP is organizing the digital FIP Global Summit on Primary Health Care. The summit will host a high-level discussion with the WHO to explore the strategic levers needed for pharmacists to strengthen primary health care.
At the end of this session, participants will:
1. Learn about WHO’s operational framework on primary health care to translate vision into actions
2. Explore initiatives from FIP member organizations on primary health care
3. Engage in a high-level discussion on strategic priorities needed for pharmacists to strengthen primary health care
Co-Moderator:
- Dominique Jordan, President FIP - Switzerland
Co-Moderator:
- Paul Sinclair, Chair of the Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, FIP - Australia
Facilitator:
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP Lead for Education Policy and Implementation, FIP - The Netherlands
- Aysu Selcuk, FIP Educational Partnership Coordinator, FIP - Turkey
Panellists:
- Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP - The Netherlands
- Nisa Masyitah, Master's Student, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) - Switzerland
- Shannon Barkley, Technical Officer, Primary health care
World Health Organization/HQ - Switzerland
- Anne L. Burns, Vice President of Professional Affairs, American Pharmacists Association - United States
- Eric Muringu, Projects Lead, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya - Kenya
- Yong Pei Chean, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore - Singapore
- Anoushka Schut, Heading the Policy & Development Cluster, Member of the Management Team of pharmacist association - The Netherlands
- Roy Himawan,
Head of Program and Information Section Secretariat of the Directorate General of Pharmacy and Medical Devices at Ministry of Health,
Indonesian Pharmacists Association / Ministry of Health, Indonesia
- Zeid Kilani,
President, JAP, Jordan
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22 October 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Pharmacists’ role in the disease state management of diabetes and prevention of complications
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This webinar aims to describe the different services provided by pharmacists to manage diabetes, explore the role of pharmacists in preventing the complications of diabetes, and highlight the importance of collaboration with other health professionals in achieving treatment goals
Around 422 million people worldwide have diabetes and 1. 6 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Pharmacists, across all sectors and areas of practice do have a role to play in ensuring the prevention and management of diabetes. In a series of five webinars, the role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of diabetes and its complications; advancement in therapeutic options; competencies and workforce development opportunities; and policy barriers and facilitators in providing diabetes services will be explored. The series culminates in the launching of the ONE FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Diabetes.
At the end of this webinar, participants will:
• Describe the different services provided by pharmacists to manage diabetes
• Identify the role of pharmacists in preventing the complications of diabetes
• Understand the importance of collaboration with other diabetes health professionals in achieving treatment goals
Modarator:
Tim Chen, President FIP Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section,
Australia
Panelists:
-Sanah Hasan, President of FIP Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section, Associate Professor Ajman University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates
-Astrid Czock, FIP Global Lead for DG8: Working with others, CEO QualiCCare, Switzerland
-Francisco Javier Jiménez Ramírez, Professor / Pharmacist University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy,
Puerto Rico
- Mara Pereira Guerreiro, Invited Professor, Nursing School of Lisbon & Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz Nursing School of Lisbon & Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz, Portugal
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21 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Joining forces across civil society organisations towards improved vaccination coverage
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Vaccination coverage rates for several diseases are suboptimal and remain below WHO targets in many countries of all income levels. For FIP, it is essential to engage with civil society organisations representing different constituencies – from patient advocacy groups to older adult organisations and to vaccination advocates – to discuss and outline synergistic and complementary advocacy actions for broader access and convenience of vaccination services through a diversity of providers and pathways. This event will gather different civil society organisations to express their concerns, best practices and expectations, namely with regards to the role of pharmacists, for improving vaccination coverage, and to identify potential alignments in advocacy strategies.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the role of the various civil society organisations in contributing to increased vaccination coverage.
2. Explore drivers and barriers to diversifying vaccination pathways and providers, allowing for better access to vaccination services.
3. Discuss possible actions and synergies by the different stakeholders in addressing vaccine hesitancy and complacency.
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP
Panellists:
- Jane Barratt , Secretary General, International Federation on Ageing
- Mariano Votta, Director, Active Citizenship Network
- Iryna Vlasenko, Vice president, International Diabetes Federation
- Siân Williams, CEO, International Primary Care Respiratory Group
- Gary Finnegan, Editor, Vaccines Today
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20 October 2021, 13:00 - 16:00 CEST
9th FIP Global Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium_Day 2
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Ten years after the first FIP Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium, we invite you to attend this year’s virtual event. The 2021 Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium will take place on 19 and 20 October in celebration of World Pharmacy Technician Day (October 19). Take a look at the full programme here:
Symposium Programme
13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Trends in digital health technologies require the entire pharmacy workforce to prepare for and adapt to constant change.
This session will explore how pharmacy technicians can best engage in advances in digital health.
Learning Objectives:
● Recognize emerging trends in digital health technologies
● Identify digital tools that aid in the delivery of patient care
● Describe the role of pharmacy technicians in digital health
Chairs: Christina Durinck (Denmark) & Ryan Burke (US)
Speakers:
● Jacqueline Surugue (France)
● Vijay Sarma (Canada)
● Peter Karegwa Mwangi (Kenya)
● Giada Crivelli & Karen Chin (Australia)
14:30 - 14:35 CEST
Break
14:35 - 15:50 CEST
Unique Pharmacy Technician Activities “Things you didn't know pharmacy technicians do”
Pharmacy technicians across the globe play a key role in all aspects of pharmacy practice. Some roles are well known, while others are less common but equally important in terms of patient care.
This presentation will focus on unique roles for pharmacy technicians, including academia, radiopharmaceuticals, transplant, medicines administration, and more.
Learning Objectives:
● Identify unique roles for pharmacy technicians
● Describe the education, training, and experience required for pharmacy technicians to engage in certain areas of pharmacy practice
● Recognize the key tasks and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians working in transplant, medication administration, smoking cessation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.
Chairs: Tamara Koehler (Netherlands) & Cathy Schuster (Canada)
Speakers:
● Amareen Kamboh & Claire Williams (UK)
● Rachelle Shelkey (Canada)
● Karen Hemmingsen (Denmark)
● Marianne Timm (Denmark)
15:50 - 16:00 CEST
Symposium Closing Remarks
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19 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 16 | FIP DG 8: Working with others
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“This webinar is part of the FIP virtual Global Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium 2021 programme! The symposium will continue on 19 October at 15:00 CEST and on 20 October at 13:00 CEST.
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Moderator:
-Marwan Akel, FIP projects manager- workforce FIP, Lebanon
Panelists:
-Silvana Nair Leite, DG 8 Leads, Hub, Professor Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
-Victoria Garcia Cardenas, Chair, Pharmacy Practice Research SIG, Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy University of Technology Sydney, Australia
-Mujahidhussein G Valji, Vice President, Hospital Pharmacy Section, Africa Region Chief Pharmacist Aga Khan Health Services, Tanzania
-Susan James, Lead for the FIPEd Pharmacy Technicians and Support Workforce Strategic Platform and Chair, Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee Director, Quality Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada
-Daragh Connolly, Interim President, Community Pharmacy Section, FIP ExOfficio President Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland
-Astrid Czock, FIP Global Lead for DG8: Working with others, CEO QualiCCare, Switzerland
-Jill Martin Boone, Associate Director, HUB
DG8 lead, Director of Interprofessional Education James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
University of Cincinnati, USA
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19 October 2021, 15:00 - 17:00 CEST
9th FIP Global Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium_Day 1
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Ten years after the first FIP Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium, we invite you to attend this year’s virtual event. The 2021 Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium will take place on 19 and 20 October in celebration of World Pharmacy Technician Day (October 19). Take a look at the full programme here:
15:00 – 15:30 CEST Opening session - FIP HQ Representatives / Leadership
15:30 - 17:00 CEST Leadership and Pharmacy Technician Workforce Development
Description: A strong pharmacy support workforce is a key component of FIP’s workforce development initiatives. This session will explore leadership roles and opportunities for pharmacy technicians and highlight strategies for further developing the pharmacy technician workforce.
Learning Objectives:
● Identify FIP Workforce Development Goals related to the pharmacy support workforce.
● Review leadership roles and opportunities for pharmacy technicians
● Describe pharmacy technician career ladders
● Discuss professional development strategies for pharmacy technicians
Chairs: Liz Fidler (UK) & Zachary Green (US)
Speakers:
● Kate Thorndike (UK)
● Vibhuti Arya (US)
● Jill Boone (US)
● Abigail Tan Ming Li (Singapore)
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18 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Career Paths and Opportunities in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
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Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences encompass a very diverse field. The options are almost infinite as science and practice evolves. It is therefore of great advantage for young pharmacists if they can discover their path early on in their careers.
In this webinar, information about different career paths and opportunities will be shared with participants with the aim of helping them navigate the career paths and opportunities in diverse settings and specialist areas.
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able.
1. To understand the possible career paths and opportunities for young pharmacists in industrial pharmacy.
2. To understand the possible career paths and opportunities for young pharmacists in Academia.
3. To understand the possible career paths and opportunities for young pharmacist in regulatory pharmacy.
Moderator:
-Onyeka Obidiegwu, Member relations Coordinator, FIP YPG Subcommittee 2021, Pharmacist Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
Panelists:
-Clement Haeck, FIP YPG Twitter Manager, FIP YPG Subcommittee 2021 Researcher The Population Council, USA
-Yoonjung Choi, Member/Previous Career Development Toolkit Working Group, Research Scientist
Korea Institute for Pharmaceutical Policy Affairs Republic of Korea
-Anisha Sandhu, FIP YPG Workforce Development Hub Liaison, Assistant Lecturer Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia
-Angeliki Kopsini, Medical Science Liaison Cardiovascular Bayer Hellas, Pharmaceutical Division, Greece
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15 October 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Supporting self-care: disinfection in common conditions
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Hygiene practices including hand and surface disinfection form part of our first line of defence by helping to reduce the spread of the infections such as COVID-19. These interventions also have an impact on many common infections such as cold and seasonal flu. The pharmacy team are the most accessible healthcare provider and are a convenient source of advice for patients and public in the maintenance of appropriate hand and surface hygiene practices.
Aim:
To explain the benefits of hand and surface disinfection in stopping the transmission of a range of common infections that are transmitted in the home and everyday life setting and profile the role the pharmacy team can play in providing patient and public education on disinfection in disease containment and management.
Learning objectives:
1. Explain the importance of hand and surface disinfection
2. List common infections/conditions where hand or surface transmission plays a role
3. Discuss the evidence-base for disinfection practice including use of appropriate disinfectants
4. Describe the role that pharmacist and their team can play in advising and education patients and public about disinfection.
Moderator:
-Cátia Caneiras, Professor and Coordinator, Microbiology Laboratory of Environmental Health University of Lisbon, Portugal
Panelists:
-Sally Bloomfield, Honorary Professor London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK
-Dalal Hammoudi, Assistant Professor Chairperson; Pharmaceutical Sciences Department School of Pharmacy; Lebanese International University, Lebanon
-Mirfin Mpundu, Director, ReAct Africa International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance, Zambia
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14 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Sustainable and equitable access to vaccines: Establishing priorities and setting policies in the European region
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In the third of six regions we focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the European region. This involves identifying priorities in the region’s countries with regards equity and access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs in relation to policy setting. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the European region join us for a true regional perspective.
About the programme – FIP’s 2021 digital programme to Transform Vaccination Globally, Regionally, & Nationally comprises 2 series, totaling 12 events running between June and November.
Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access, and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
The event will be moderated by:
• Ema Paulino – Immediate Past Professional Secretary at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) – Portugal
• Stephanie Kohl - Policy & Advocacy Officer at the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) – Belgium
The speakers at the event are:
- Koen Straetmans - President of the Belgian Pharmaceutical Association (APB)
- Piotr Merks – Adjunct professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw,
- Vibhu Paudyal - Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy, University of Birmingham and Chair of the Research Committee at the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP)
- Monika Derecque-Pois - Director General of the European Healthcare Distribution Association (GIRP)
- Mary Ann Sant Fournier - President of Malta Chamber of Pharmacists
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13 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacy-based anticoagulation management
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Anticoagulant therapy requires appropriate monitoring and management to ensure safety and effectiveness of the treatment, avoid complications and to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Pharmacists can play an important role in anticoagulation therapy management through their expert knowledge of medicines. This role also includes the provision of patient education, identification of drug interactions, monitoring for dose appropriateness and checking for adverse effects. This webinar will explore the various roles that pharmacists can play in providing anticoagulation management services.
At the end of this webinar, participants will:
1. Identify the different issues impacting anticoagulation management
2. Recognize the crucial role of pharmacists in enhancing the management of anticoagulation
3. Explain the role technology can play in supporting anticoagulation management
4. Describe the barriers and opportunities for pharmacists in leading anticoagulation management services
Moderator:
Carlos Lacava Fernández, Vice President of FIP, Uruguay
Panelists:
-Sahimi Mohamed, Clinical Pharmacist Hospital Serdang, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
-Nida Najmi, Founder of Online Anticoagulation
Management Services & Mahir-e-Adviyat, Pakistan
-Rose Anne, Coordinator, Anticoagulation Stewardship Program, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Health System (UW Health), Madison, Wisconsin,
USA
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13 October 2021, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Facilitating Access to Medicines – Scientific Rationale for the FIP Latin America Biowaiver Project
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To advocate for broader, harmonized implementation of biopharmaceutics classification system (BCS)-based biowaivers in Latin American countries, FIP is supporting regional leaders in raising awareness for this science-based regulatory pathway designed to accelerate market approval of safe and effective generic drug products. The first part of this webinar series specifically designed for the Latin American region centers on the fundamental scientific concepts underlying the BCS-based biowaiver regulatory pathway. Experts will address the different tools that can be applied to generate valid scientific evidence in support of BCS-based biowaiver applications.
In collaboration with Sindusfarma, Legis Consultoria, and Innovation and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation Center.
This webinar has the objectives:
To differentiate between in vivo bioequivalence and BCS-based biowaiver regulatory strategies for approval of generic drug products.
To understand the scientific principles guiding the BCS-based biowaiver regulatory pathway.
To delineate the contributions of solubility, permeability, and dissolution for BCS-based biowaiver applications.
Moderator:
- Talita Ferreira, Latin America Biowaiver Project Manager, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Brazil
Panellists:
- Maria del Val (Marival) Bermejo Sanz, Professor, Miguel Hernández University - Spain
- Isabel González, Professor, Miguel Hernández University - Spain
- Gladys Granero, Professor, University of Córdoba - Argentina
- Pablo González, CEO, Innovation and Biopharmaceutical Evaluation Center, Chile
- Miguel Angel Cabrera-Pérez, Associate Professor, Central University of Las Villas, Cuba
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12 October 2021, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
FIP WiSE: Women in science and education: Launch of the enabling workplace toolkit
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Building on World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), Positive Practice Environments Campaign, the “FIPWiSE toolkit for positive practice environments in education & science” is developed to identify and address inequalities in the workplace environments which affects women in pharmaceutical science and pharmacy education, with transferable learnings across the pharmaceutical workforce. The toolkit is designed to raise awareness and provide possible solutions for individuals, employers and institutions that can enable positive practice environments for women in pharmaceutical science and pharmacy education.
Learning objectives:
1. Explore the key factors that enable positive practice environments for women in pharmaceutical science and pharmacy education, and the entire pharmaceutical workforce
2. Learn about practical solutions for professionals, employers and policy makers in creating positive practice environments for women in pharmaceutical science and pharmacy education
3. Discuss with the toolkit authors and high-level speakers how to take action and standi up for positive practice environments
Moderator:
- Claire Thompson, Chair of FIPWiSE - UK
Facilitator:
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP Lead for Education Policy and Implementation - Netherlands
Panellists:
- Dominique Jordan, President FIP,Switzerland
- Catherine Duggan, CEO FIP, FIPWiSE Executive Sponsor,Netherlands
- Dalal Hammoudi, FIP WiSE steering committee member & FIP AMR commission member,Lebanon
- Ecehan Balta, FIPWiSE working group member,Turkey
- Nisa Masyitah, FIPWiSE Remote volunteer,Switzerland
- Alison Etukakpan, FIPWiSE working group member, Educational partnership coordinator FIP,Nigeria
- Aysu Selcuk, FIP Educational Partnerships Coordinator, FIPWiSE project coordinator,Turkey
- Belma Pehlivanović, FIPWiSE Remote volunteer,Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Esther Anyango, FIPWiSE Remote volunteer,Kenya
- Iris Mwanza, WGH Co-chair,USA
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for EquityRx Program,SA
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12 October 2021, 12:30 - 14:00 CEST
Confidence, complacency and convenience: Key elements of influenza vaccination strategies in times of COVID-19
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This digital event will discuss how important it is to promote confidence in influenza vaccines and avoid complacency towards vaccination due to lower influenza rates in the past year. Harnessing the convenience of access to pharmacies will be paramount to achieve these goals. Due to the widespread adoption of disease prevention measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19, the prevalence of the seasonal influenza lowered drastically around the world. However, as more people become vaccinated against COVID-19 and measures such as mask wearing, social distancing and home-based working or schooling are eased, the flu could return with high incidence rates and people could be more susceptible to the influenza virus due to lack of recent exposure. Developing flu vaccines this year has also been more challenging than usual due to less data available. This uncertainty around the return of influenza makes vaccination all the more critical, and it essential to communicate this to the population.
Learning objectives:
1. Discuss the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence and evolution of the seasonal influenza around the world.
2. Explore relevance and importance of the influenza vaccination in the coming seasons.
3. Discuss ways to effectively develop confidence in influenza vaccines among the public.
4. Share learnings to address complacency towards the influenza vaccination including harnessing the role of community pharmacists.
Moderator:
-Luís Lourenço, Professional Secretary FIP, Portugal
Panellists:
-Lyn Morgan, Coordinator, Policy & Communications group, Influenza Vaccines Suppliers International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Associations, France
-Samantha Marsh, Research fellow University of Auckland, National Institute for Health Innovation, New Zealand
- Dermot Twomey, President Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland
- Danielle Paes, Chief Pharmacist Officer Canadian Pharmacists’ Association, Canada
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11 October 2021, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Technology and new logistics – a disruption or a forced opportunity for community pharmacies
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New niche & digital actors as well as on-line pharmacies are entering the pharmacy market. Healthcare is becoming more and more digital, and the development is partly exponential, and partly driven by the consumers – as such there is a consumerism of healthcare. How will this affect the patients, the current pharmacy model & the healthcare systems?
Learning objectives:
Understand the changing landscape of healthcare and pharmacy
Identify how new actors use technology to transform pharmacy services
Understand how digital transformation and tools support new business models and services, as well as is shaping a new patient/consumer behaviour
Describe how FIPs PHC strategy and the DGs can be used to transform pharmacy practice
Define a strategy for transform pharmacy linked to the "new normal"
Moderator:
Lars-Åke Söderlund,
President the FIP Community Pharmacy Section,
Executive Advisor at
Apoteket AB,
Sweden
Jacqueline Surugue, FIP Vice President, FIP Technology Forum Chair, Hospital Pharmacist at a 1300 beds hospital, France
Co-moderator:
Charlotte Rossing,
Vice - Chair FIP SIG Pharmacy Practice Research,
Director Research and Development,
Pharmakon – Danish College of Pharmacy Practice,
Denmark
Panellists:
Carl Schneider BN, Member of Technology Forum, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Australia
Kenneth C Hohmeier, A
ssociate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, USA
Ardi Mirzaei, PhD student, The University of Sydney, School of Pharmacy, Australia
Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO, The Netherlands
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8 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in the prevention of diabetes
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This webinar aims to highlight the different services provided by pharmacists in the prevention, screening and detection of diabetes. It will also demonstrate how pharmacists are providing such services in a time of pandemic.
Around 422 million people worldwide have diabetes and 1. 6 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Pharmacists, across all sectors and areas of practice do have a role to play in ensuring the prevention and management of diabetes. In a series of five webinars, the role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of diabetes and its complications; advancement in therapeutic options; competencies and workforce development opportunities; and policy barriers and facilitators in providing diabetes services will be explored. The series culminates in the launching of the ONE FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Diabetes.
At the end of this webinar, participants will:
1. Become familiar with services that pharmacists can provide in promoting the awareness of diabetes and adoption of healthy lifestyle
2. Recognise the role of pharmacists in the screening and detection of diabetes
3. Describe how the pandemic has influenced the delivery of diabetes services by pharmacists.
Moderator:
- Manjiri Gharat, FIP Vice-President, FIP, India
Panellists:
- Paula Teixeira, Scientific Information Manager, Center for Medicines Information and Health Interventions (CEDIME) in the Portuguese National Association of Pharmacies (ANF), Portugal
- Margaret Wonah, Pharmacist, The Diabetes Care Network, Nigeria
- Mohamed Hassan Elnaem, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University, Malaysia
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7 October 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Sustainable and equitable access to vaccines: Establishing priorities and setting policies in the Eastern Mediterranean region
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In the second of six regions we dissect, event 7 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the Eastern Mediterranean region. This involves identifying priorities in the region’s countries with regards equity and access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs in relation to policy setting. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the Eastern Mediterranean region join us for a true regional perspective.
About the programme – FIP’s 2021 digital programme to Transform Vaccination Globally, Regionally, & Nationally comprises 2 series, totaling 12 events running between June and November.
Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
The event will be moderated by:
- Dr. Ayman Noreddin - EMRO Education Leader and Dean at the College of Pharmacy, Galala University
- Dr. Lina Bader - Lead for Workforce Transformation & Development at FIP
The speakers at the event are:
- Dr. Ziad Nassour - Former President of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists
- Dr. Madeeha Malik - Director/Professor - Hamdard Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Dr. Mohammed Al-Nuzili - Governing Board President of Yemen Community Pharmacy Syndicate
- Mr. Ahmed Abdulbary - Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist at the National Health Regulatory Authority
- Prof. Rula Darwish – Professor at the University of Jordan. WDG9 Lead and member of executive committee of FIP academic section, and CPD chair of Jordan Pharmacist Association
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6 October 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Accelerating selfcare to achieve Universal Health Coverage
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This event will ask how healthcare can be rebuilt amidst a global pandemic and focus on the important role that selfcare will play. It will also look at the enablers that will accelerate self-care through community pharmacy and how this builds towards Universal Health Coverage.
Aim:
To identify mechanisms that will enable the acceleration of self-care to achieve UHC.
Learning objectives:
1. Discuss approaches to rebuilding healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic
2. List factors that enable self-care through community pharmacy;
3. Describe trends in self-care;
4. Explain how to integrate self-care as a building block to Universal Health Coverage.
Target audience: Healthcare professionals – particularly the pharmacy team, who support people to self-care.
Moderator:
Sham Moodley, Community pharmacist
Panellists:
- Jurate Svarcaite, Director General Association of the European Self-Care Industry
- Ruben Viegas, FIP Practice Development Projects Coordinator
- Padmaja Kamath, Director – Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, Global Self-care Federation
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5 October 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacist-led mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing mental health crisis. People have reportedly been affected by worry, anxiety and fear due to the pandemic. This has placed a huge strain on health systems and their ability to deliver mental health care. Pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare providers and consistently rank among the most trusted health professionals. Hence, they can play an important role in the provision of mental health services to the public, thereby helping improve health outcomes and ameliorate the impact on health systems. This webinar explores the different services offered by pharmacists to improve mental health in an era of COVID-19 and beyond.
At the end of this webinar, participants will:
1. Recognize the role of pharmacists in addressing the mental health crisis.
2. Understand the needs of people living with mental health illness
3. Describe the various services offered by pharmacists to members of the public in the area of mental health.
4. Be familiar with the tools and resources available for pharmacists to improve the mental health of their patients.
Moderator:
-Sarira El-Den, Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
Panellists:
- Claire O’Reilly, Senior Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
- David Odhiambo, Pharmacist, Kenya
- Andrea Murphy, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University, Canada
- David Gardner, Professor, Dalhousie University, Canada
- Helena Roennfeldt, Consumer Mentor, Griffith University, Australia
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4 October 2021, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Digital Health and hospital Pharmacy
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This webinar will present the professional practice in the hospital setting using health digital technologies. Digital Innovation, how to develop digital skills in pharmacy personnel Telepharmacy and mHealth is the content of the first part. It is relevant to discuss “mHealth” because the access to mobile phones is almost universal and the costs of this technology will be able to be addressed by many countries. The objective of the second part will be: “Discuss current use of mHealth by patients and providers and the impact on hospital care in Midwestern United States” "Medication use technology" would complete the webinar.
Learning objectives:
1. Compare the “European” model of digital technologies for hospital pharmacy with the “American” one.
2. Explain the concept of medication error risk mitigation.
3. Get aware with Medication Use Technology employed throughout the medication use process
Moderator:
- Jacqueline Surugue, Chair of the FIP Pharmaceutical Technology Forum, France
Panellists:
- José Manuel Martínez Sesmero, Director of Pharmacy in Hospital Clínico San Carlos (Madrid), Spain
- Katherine A. Miller, Sr. Director – Acute Care Pharmacy and Clinical Nutrition,The University of Kansas Health System, USA
- Dr. Johlee S. Odinet, Johlee S. Odinet Medication Safety Supervisor Ochsner Medical Center,
USA
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1 October 2021, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Acceso sostenible y equitativo a las vacunas: Establecimiento de prioridades y fijación de políticas en la región de las Américas
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En la primera de las seis regiones que analizaremos, este evento se centrará en las necesidades y los catalizadores a nivel regional para transformar las estrategias de vacunación en las Américas. Se trata de identificar las prioridades de los países de la región en materia de equidad y acceso a la vacunación. También discutiremos las barreras, los desafíos y las necesidades regionales en relación con el establecimiento de políticas de vacunación. Los miembros de la FIP, y otras organizaciones y socios relevantes de la región de las Américas participarán conjuntamente para obtener una verdadera perspectiva regional sobre este asunto.
Acerca del programa - El programa digital 2021 de la FIP para transformar la vacunación a nivel mundial, regional y nacional comprende dos series, con un total de 12 eventos que se desarrollarán entre junio y noviembre.
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30 September 2021, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Sustainable and equitable access to vaccines: Establishing priorities and setting policies in the Americas region
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In the first of six regions we dissect, event 6 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the Americas. This involves identifying priorities in the region’s countries with regards equity and access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs in relation to policy setting. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the Americas region, join us for a true regional perspective.
This event will be moderated by:
Eduardo Savio – President of the Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas, Uruguay
Carlos Lacava – Vice President of Uruguayan Association of Chemistry and Pharmacy
The speakers at the event are:
Dr. Kasey Thomspon - Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), USA
Martha Rebour - Executive Director at Shot@Life, United Nations Foundation, USA
Dr. Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner - Vice-President Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas, USA
Facillitator:
Rúben Viegas, Practice Development Projects Coordinator FIP, Spain
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29 September 2021, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
mRNA Technology for Vaccines & Therapeutics
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mRNA technology was used in developing the first ever COVID vaccine, developed by Pfizer / BioNtech. A number of vaccine or therapeutic products are in developing this technology. This webinare will address the following:
• What is mRNA? (structure and chemistry)
• How does it work in a cell (as either a therapeutic or vaccine)?
• How is it made and at what scale?
• How is it analyzed and characterized?
• By what means can it be delivered to the patient?
• What were the biggest challenges to get mRNA vaccines out to the public in 2020?
• What other notable clinical advances have been made for mRNA based medicines?
• What future directions do we see for mRNA as a therapeutic tool?
Moderator:
Mathew Cherian, ExCo Member, Industrial Pharmacy Section Consultant, USA
Panellists:
Michael McCaman PhD (U Cal at Davis), Managing Director, BDO USA
Seth Alexandert PhD (Yale), Associate Director,
Resilience, USA
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29 September 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Pharmaceutical care for people with hearing impairment or deaf
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This event will focus on the role that pharmacists can play in providing pharmaceutical care for people with hearing impairment or a disability linked to hearing loss. Pharmacists must provide clear messages and adapt their communication strategies to this particular population group to ensure optimal use of medicines and medical devices, and they need to have the knowledge and skills to do so. Also, people with hearing loss face different challenges and this problem becomes more relevant with age. Pharmacists can support patients in detecting early signs of hearing loss and taking the appropriate actions.
Learning objectives:
Understand how hearing impairment or deafness impact a patient’s quality of life and their capacity to communicate with healthcare professionals.
Learn about what pharmacists can do to support patients and carers with these conditions.
Improve communication strategies to advise patients with hearing impairment on how to achieve an optimal use of medicines and medical devices.
Moderator:
Tara Hehir, SAPS Secretary, Consultant Pharmacist, Australia
Panellists:
Kasper Bergmann, Vice President World Federation of the Deaf, Denmark
Kenneth Bitrus David, MSc Pharmacology and Drug Development Candidate Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Nigeria/ United Kingdom
Fiorella Donato Zúñiga, Pharmacist, Coordinator of "Programa Salud Inclusiva" (Inclusive Health Program) Acceso Visual , Costa Rica
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29 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Trusted for health- Pharmacy, Medication Adherence & Communication
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Poor medication adherence has emerged as a major public health concern in the last decade, and pharmacists may play a vital role in medication adherence by implementing many of the solutions demonstrated at COVID-19.
FIP adapted the theme "Pharmacy: Always trusted for your health" for World Pharmacy Week; and expanding on that theme, FIP would like to welcome your attendance to this event. The event has been sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant by Pfizer.
The expected outcomes of the event are:
1 to discuss the role of pharmacists in medication adherence and communication.
2 to share some regional and global thoughts on the common communication gaps and challenges that are experienced in all patient facing sectors
3 to highlight various regional and global strengths, accomplishments, and success stories in terms of medication adherence and communication in pharmacy.
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27 September 2021, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Technology Forum Webinar on Virtual Reality
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FIP Technology Forum brings you the webinar about Virtual reality (VR). VR has been widely studied and applied in numerous medical applications. In pharmacy, VR can potentially be applied in wide range of activities, from drug design and discovery, though pharmacist education, to in-patient counseling and behavior modification. In this webinar we bring you the examples of VR technology applications in pharmacy. In our webinar, we will showcase and immersive virtual reality in a virtual environment with experience from Finland with our speaker Mia Siven from Helsinki University, where the VR was successfully applied in pharmacy education. We will then present a showcase of immersive virtual reality in a real environment, with speakers Agnes Bobay Madic and Paul Besnier with their example from France. VR technology has become increasingly affordable, flexible, and portable, enabling its use for therapeutic purposes in both inpatient and outpatient environments. But despite the compelling features of VR, a number of challenges exist, such as validation of clinical efficacy, cost/accessibility and usability issues, technical capabilities, acceptance, among others. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in the panel discussion part of the webinar.
Moderator:
Jacqueline Surugue, FIP Vice President, Hospital Pharmacist, France
Panellists:
Eeva Teräsalmi, Community Pharmacist, Owner Seven Brothers Pharmacy, Helsinki, Finland
Mia Siven, FIP Technology Forum Chair Vice-Dean, University of Helsinki, Finland
Agnès Bobay-Madic. Pharmacist Centre Hospitalier Robert Bisson, Lisieux, France
Paul Besnier, Pharmacy Intern, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen Normandie, France
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24 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 15 | FIP DG 12: Pharmacy intelligence
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This event will describe Development Goal 12: Pharmacy Intelligence and explore latest developments in data and intelligence that supports health care. It will identify practical approaches to progress towards Development Goal 12.
Aim:
To discuss development goal 12 and how to ensure it supports health care.
Learning objectives:
1. Define pharmacy intelligence and explain priorities for its development (FIP Development Goal 12)
2. Discuss approaches to community pharmacy data collection
3. Explain the METNA project and its approach to data collection and needs assessment
4. List the functions of the GPO Atlas
5. Analyse and comment on possible indicators for DG12
Moderator
Professor Robert Sindelar, Chair – One FIP Data and Intelligence Commission, Professor and Dean Emeritus, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
The University of British Columbia,
Canada
Panelists and Speakers
Christopher
John, Lead for Data and Intelligence, FIP, UK
- António Rodrigues, Executive Director - Portuguese Association of Pharmacies, Portugal
- Farah Aqqad, Regional Engagement and Project Coordinator, FIP,
Jordan
- Dr Mira Zugic, President of the Pharmaceutical Chamber of Montenegro
- Dr Tanniru Narayana/Dr Rao Vadlamudi – Indian Pharmaceutical Association
- Mr. Nurul Falah Eddy Pariang, President – Indonesian Pharmacists Association.
- Sherly Meilianti, Data and Intelligence Specialist, FIP,
UK/Indonesia
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23 September 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Working together across systems to transform vaccination policy: working with others in our professions, with other disciplines and agencies to establish sustainable policies
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This event will focus on intra and interprofessional alliances to ensure that we can work together to deliver the areas of policy addressed in this series. Panellists will also discuss working together with other agencies and policymakers to establish sustainable policies on vaccines access and equity, including how pharmacy can be a force of good in supporting vaccinations for all health workers.
About the programme:
Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access, and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
Moderator:
- Lina Bader - FIP Lead for Workforce Transformation & Development, Saudi Arabia
Co-Moderator:
- Eduardo Savio – President of the Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas,
Uruguay
Panellists:
- Daphne Holt, Chair of Coalition for Life-course Immunisation,
France
- Meghna Joshi-Von Heyden, Strategic Development Advisor, Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA), Switzerland
Suresh Bhojraj
, Patron at Indian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and Pro Chancellor at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, India
- Marleen Haems,
Director of Professional Management
KOVAG / VAN,
Belgium
- Katarina Milosevic Konstadinovic,
Community Pharmacist, Chairman of Assembly of Pharmaceutical Chamber of Montenegro, Montenegro
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22 September 2021
Trusted for health: Pharmacy and Counterfeit Medicines worldwide- problems and solutions
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Counterfeit, substandard and falsified medications and medical products endanger public health and FIP believes that pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists should contribute to patient safety by actively participating in the fight against counterfeit, substandard, and falsified medicines.
Adapting and expanding on the theme of World Pharmacy Week (Pharmacy: Always trusted for your health), we would like to invite you to attend this webinar and learn more about the role of pharmacists in the emerging threat of counterfeit, falsified, and substandard medicines. The event has been sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant by Pfizer.
The expected outcomes of the event are:
1- to discuss the role of pharmacists in combating counterfeit, falsified, and substandard medicines.
2- to highlight various regional and global strengths, accomplishments, and success stories in the fight against counterfeit medications.
3- to identify emerging regional and global threats and challenges related to counterfeit medication.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, President Swedish pharmaceutical society - Sweden
Panellists:
- Catherine Duggan, CEO FIP, The Netherlands
- John Hertig, Vice-Chair and an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, USA
- Manjiri Gharat, Vice-President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
- Stephanie Kohl, Policy & Advocacy Officer, Belgium
- Sally Galal, Associate Professor, Alexandria University, Egypt
- Dieudonne NZEYIMANA, Pharmacist and Sales Manager, Rwanda
- Renae Beardmore, Acting National President, Australia
- John Jackson, President, Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum, Australia
- Pierre Souverain, Pfizer
- Caitriona Scott, Pfizer
- Gudrun Hubinger, Pfizer
- Zuzana Kusynová, Lead for Policy, Practice and Compliance, FIP, The Netherlands
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22 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The role of the pharmacist in the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases: European region
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Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to help communities and patients protect themselves from vector-borne diseases (VBDs). This webinar will describe the most prevalent VBDs in the European region and identify the most relevant roles that pharmacists can play in their prevention (including vector-control strategies and other measures), management and optimal treatment.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the characteristics and epidemiology of the main VBDs in the European region;
2. Determine the roles that pharmacists can play in the prevention, detection, control and management of pharmacotherapy of VBDs; and
3. Identify the experiences developed by countries in Europe to support the actions of pharmacists in the fight against VBDs.
Moderator:
- Sari Westermarck, Community pharmacist, Finland
Panellists:
- Elkhan Gasimov, Technical Officer, Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases and other Vector-borne Diseases, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Division of Country Health Programmes, Denmark
- Maria Dolores Bargues, Professor of Parasitology, University of Valencia and President of the Spanish Society of Tropical Medicine and International Health, University of Valencia, Spain
- Pınar Erkekoğlu, Head of Department of Toxicology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Toxicology, Turkey
- Venelin Sapunarov, Chairman of the Board of the Regional Pharmaceutical College of Sofia, Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Union, Bulgaria
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21 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 14 | FIP DG 13: Policy development
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
The expected outcomes of the event are:
1. Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 13 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 13 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 13
4. Discuss the importance monitoring and evaluation through data evidence and engage participants with FIP indicators development project
Moderator:
Catherine Duggan, CEO FIP, Netherlands
Panellists:
-Mahmoud Abdelrahman, President Egyptian Foundation of Clinical pharmacy EFCP, Egypt
- Paul Sinclair, Chair of the Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, FIP Australia
- Ramesh Walpola, Senior Lecturer School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia
-Virginia Olmos, Vice President AQFU, Uruguay
- Subhash Mandal, Vice President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretar;
Policy committee for statement on Women and RUM (Chair); General Manager, Ezfy, Portugal
- Eeva Teräsalmi, FIP Foundation Director Immediate Past Vice President of FIP, Finland
- Allie Jo Shipman, YPG Liaison to FIP Community Pharmacy Section; Director,
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations,
USA
- Luna Elbizri, Founder and Manager, Lunapharm Pharmacy, Lebanon
Mary Ann Kliethermes,
Director of Medication Safety and Quality,
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists,
USA
Daragh Connolly,
ExOfficio President,
Irish Pharmacy Union,
Ireland
Certina Ho,
Assistant Professor; Director, Educational Program Evaluation and Scholarship; Medication Safety Advisor,
Department of Psychiatry; Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy; University of Toronto; Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada)
- Mariet Eksteen, Professional Development Officer, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA), South Africa
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17 September 2021, 15:30 - 17:00 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 13 | FIP DG 19: Patient safety
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
This programme is all about engaging the profession and supporting the profession to deliver in relevant and purposeful ways. By engaging our profession, members & colleagues everywhere with these relevant and applicable goals for the decade ahead, we can provide tools, monitoring and evaluation through data evidence, and identifying priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education.
Find out more about the FIP Development Goals here: www.fip.org/fip-development-goals
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16 September 2021, 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the Southeast Asia region
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Pain is a common symptom of a range of conditions or situations, and can manifest and be experienced with different intensities, from mild discomfort to highly incapacitating. A particular type of pain that often leads to consultations to pharmacists and the use of self-care medicines is headache. Relieving headaches and regaining mental clarity are important for patient wellbeing and productivity, and pharmacists can play a role in advising on the most appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches that are suitable for each patient.
Learning objectives:
1. Provide insights of the therapeutic approaches and advancements used in the management of headaches.
2. Understand the role of non-prescription medicine as a tool in headache self-care
3. Identify the role of pharmacists in supporting the self-care of headache, through a regional lens.
Moderator:
-T.V. Narayana, President SEAR Pharm Forum, India
Panellists:
- Takuya Kumamoto, Professor Chair, FIP Special Interest Group on New Medicines, Hiroshima, Japan
- Luminita Constantin, Global Medical Lead CHC Pain, Sanofi, France
- Peter Goadsby, Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility & Professor of Neurology, King’s College (UK), United Kingdom
-Raj Vaidya, Community Pharmacist, Hindu Pharmacy, India
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16 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:00 CEST
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
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Pain is a common symptom of a range of conditions or situations, and can manifest and be experienced with different intensities, from mild discomfort to highly incapacitating. A particular type of pain that often leads to consultations to pharmacists and the use of self-care medicines is headache. Relieving headaches and regaining mental clarity are important for patient wellbeing and productivity, and pharmacists can play a role in advising on the most appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches that are suitable for each patient.
Learning objectives:
1. Provide insights of the therapeutic approaches and advancements used in the management of headaches.
2. Understand the role of non-prescription medicine as a tool in headache self-care
3. Identify the role of pharmacists in supporting the self-care of headache, through a regional lens.
Moderator:
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Assistant Professor, Sharjah University, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Panellists:
-Takuya Kumamoto, Professor, Chair, FIP Special Interest Group on New Medicines, Hiroshima, Japan
-Luminita Constantin, Global Medical Lead CHC Pain, Sanofi, France
-Peter Goadsby, Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility & Professor of Neurology, King’s College (UK)-United Kingdom
-Abdulaziz khaled Alkhaledi, Member of Executive Committee, Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association, Kuwait State
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16 September 2021, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the Europe region
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Pain is a common symptom of a range of conditions or situations, and can manifest and be experienced with different intensities, from mild discomfort to highly incapacitating. A particular type of pain that often leads to consultations to pharmacists and the use of self-care medicines is headache. Relieving headaches and regaining mental clarity are important for patient wellbeing and productivity, and pharmacists can play a role in advising on the most appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches that are suitable for each patient.
Learning objectives:1. Provide insights of the therapeutic approaches and advancements used in the management of headaches.
2. Understand the role of non-prescription medicine as a tool in headache self-care
3. Identify the role of pharmacists in supporting the self-care of headache, through a regional lens.
Moderator:
-Luis Lourenço, Professional Secretary, Community Pharmacy Section, Portugal
Panellists:
- Takuya Kumamoto, Professor Chair, FIP Special Interest Group on New Medicines, Hiroshima, Japan
- Luminita Constantin, Global Medical Lead CHC Pain, Sanofi, France
- Peter Goadsby, Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility & Professor of Neurology, King’s College (UK), United Kingdom
- Charlotte Verner Rossing, Vice-chair, FIP Special Interest Group on Pharmacy Practice Research FIP, Denmark
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15 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Host Madsen Medal winner 2021 - Multifunctional Envelope-type Nano Device from Controlled Intracellular Trafficking to Clinical Application for Nanomedicines
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The Høst-Madsen Medal is the highest pharmaceutical science award of FIP and it is awarded every second years. The award is named after Danish pharmaceutical scientist and former FIP president Dr Erik Høst-Madsen and is made possible with the support of the Association of Danish Pharmacies (Danmarks Apotekerforening). This year we will present the award, during a digital event, to Prof. Hideyoshi Harashima, of Hokkaido University, Japan.
The event will start with short presentations on the nanomedicine/drug delivery theme from three young researchers from different countries, after which Prof. Harashima will provide some commentary. The event will continue with the president of FIP presenting the medal and certificate to Prof. Harashima, after which Prof. Harashima will give a lecture on “Multifunctional envelope-type nano devices: From controlled intracellular trafficking to clinical application for nanomedicines”.
Participants in the event will have the opportunity to send their messages and congratulations to Prof. Harashima via the Q&A box or chatbox in Zoom.
Moderator:
- Ross McKinnon, Chair of Board of Pharmaceutical Sciences, FIP - Australia
Panellists:
- Dominique Jordan, President FIP - The Netherlands
- Hideyoshi Harashima, Professor of Pharmaceutics and chair of Laboratory of Molecular Design of Pharmaceutics, Hokkaido University - Japan
- Dr Schultz, Research Associate, University of South Australia - Australia
- Dr Yamada, Associate Professor, Hakkaido University - Japan
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15 September 2021, 18:00 - 19:30 CEST
Introducing the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and FIP Young Pharmacists’ Group (FIP YPG): A special event for pharmacists in Bahrain
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All three domains of pharmacy; science, education, and practice are crucial for pharmacists to solidify and expand their role in various health systems. As early-career pharmacists, we sometimes lack professional direction and well-defined opportunities in our profession. FIP is actively involved in all aspects of pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical science, and education, mostly via the work of member associations and committed volunteers.
The purpose of this webinar is to introduce early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in Bahrain to the International Pharmaceutical Federation, the Young Pharmacy Group, and the FIP Development Goals.
Join us for an interactive session to discover more about how you, as a Bahraini pharmacist, can stand in solidarity with pharmacists all over the world to advance pharmacy. **The event is also open to pharmacy students.**
Moderators:
-Farah Aqqad, FIP Regional Engagement and Project Coordinator International Pharmaceutical Federation, Jordan
-Sherly Meilianti, FIP Data and Intelligence Specialist, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Indonesia
Facilitator:
-Abrar Husaini, Volunteer Pharmacist Al Shamil Field Hospital, Bahrain
Panellists:
-Lucas Ercolin, FIP YPG Chairperson of Public Relations, PUI Health Project Manager, FIP Young Pharmacists Group (YPG), Première Urgence Internationale (PUI), Brazil
- Ikwaibom Umoiyoho, FIP YPG Chairperson of Projects, Hospital Pharmacist Zenith Medical and Kidney Center, Nigeria
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Bahrain
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Workforce Transformation & Development, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Saudi Arabia
- Abrar Husaini, Volunteer Pharmacist, Al Shamil Field Hospital, Bahrain
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14 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Strategies towards improved patient outcomes with OTC analgesics
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Support pharmacists to play an advisory role in community pain management with OTC analgesics.
The learning objectives
of this symposia involves providing community pharmacists with:
- Consumer perspectives towards their pain management
- Importance of stratifying treatment based on patient underlying conditions & needs
This session will be
chaired by
Lars-Åke Söderlund
, President of FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Sweden.
The expert panel involves
- Pamela Kushner, MD,FAAFP, USA
Francesco Carlo Gamaleri
, B.Pharm, FPS, Italy
- John Bell, B.Pharm, FPS Australia
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13 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the African region
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Pain is a common symptom of a range of conditions or situations, and can manifest and be experienced with different intensities, from mild discomfort to highly incapacitating. A particular type of pain that often leads to consultations to pharmacists and the use of self-care medicines is headache. Relieving headaches and regaining mental clarity are important for patient wellbeing and productivity, and pharmacists can play a role in advising on the most appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches that are suitable for each patient.
Learning objectives:
1. Provide insights of the therapeutic approaches and advancements used in the management of headaches.
2. Understand the role of non-prescription medicine as a tool in headache self-care
3. Identify the role of pharmacists in supporting the self-care of headache, through a regional lens.
Moderator:
- Prosper Hiag, Member of the Council of the FIPm President African Pharmaceutical Forum (APF), Cameroon
Panellists:
-Takuya Kumamoto, Professor Chair, FIP Special Interest Group on New Medicines, Hiroshima, Japan
- Luminita Constantin, Global Medical Lead CHC Pain
Sanofi, France
- Peter Goadsby, Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility & Professor of Neurology King’s College (UK), United Kingdom
- Machi Hampango, Head Of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Lusaka Apex Medical University, Zambia
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13 September 2021, 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the Western Pacific region
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Pain is a common symptom of a range of conditions or situations, and can manifest and be experienced with different intensities, from mild discomfort to highly incapacitating. A particular type of pain that often leads to consultations to pharmacists and the use of self-care medicines is headache. Relieving headaches and regaining mental clarity are important for patient wellbeing and productivity, and pharmacists can play a role in advising on the most appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches that are suitable for each patient.
Learning objectives:
1. Provide insights of the therapeutic approaches and advancements used in the management of headaches.
2. Understand the role of non-prescription medicine as a tool in headache self-care
3. Identify the role of pharmacists in supporting the self-care of headache, through a regional lens.
Moderator:
-John Jackson, President Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum, Australia
Panellists:
-Takuya Kumamoto, Professor Chair, FIP Special Interest Group on New Medicines, Hiroshima, Japan
-Luminita Constantin, Global Medical Lead CHC Pain Sanofi, France
-Peter Goadsby, Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility & Professor of Neurology, King’s College (UK), United Kingdom
- Daniel Malone, Director of Pharmacy Education Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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13 September 2021, 17:00 - 18:00 CEST
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the Americas
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Pain is a common symptom of a range of conditions or situations, and can manifest and be experienced with different intensities, from mild discomfort to highly incapacitating. A particular type of pain that often leads to consultations to pharmacists and the use of self-care medicines is headache. Relieving headaches and regaining mental clarity are important for patient wellbeing and productivity, and pharmacists can play a role in advising on the most appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches that are suitable for each patient.
Pain is a common symptom of a range of conditions or situations, and can manifest and be experienced with different intensities, from mild discomfort to highly incapacitating. A particular type of pain that often leads to consultations to pharmacists and the use of self-care medicines is headache. Relieving headaches and regaining mental clarity are important for patient wellbeing and productivity, and pharmacists can play a role in advising on the most appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches that are suitable for each patient.
Learning objectives:
1. Provide insights of the therapeutic approaches and advancements used in the management of headaches.
2. Understand the role of non-prescription medicine as a tool in headache self-care
3. Identify the role of pharmacists in supporting the self-care of headache, through a regional lens.
Moderator:
-Eduardo Savio, President Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas, Uruguay
Panellists:
-Takuya Kumamoto, Professor Chair, FIP Special Interest Group on New Medicines, Hiroshima - Japan
- Luminita Constantin, Global Medical Lead CHC Pain Sanofi, France
- Peter Goadsby, Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility & Professor of Neurology King’s College (UK), United Kingdom
- Willington Montenegro, Manager Lider Pharmacy, Ecuador
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10 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Suicide prevention, burnout and pandemics: Supporting pharmacists' mental health and wellbeing
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he COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on healthcare professionals and in diverse ways including physically, mentally, socially, and financially. The new and unique challenges directly associated with the COVID-19 pandemic are exacerbating an already stressful work environment for pharmacists too. Pharmacists are reporting high level of stress and burnout in practice. Hence, there is an urgent need for pharmacists to be equipped with the knowledge, tools, and resources to cope and thrive in crises. This webinar aims to provide perspectives from research and practice on the impact of workplace burnout on pharmacist mental health and highlight evidence-based supportive mechanisms and prevention tools to improve the mental health and wellbeing.
Learning objectives:
Describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pharmacists’ wellbeing using case studies from different countries.
Discuss potential strategies to address burnout among pharmacists.
Describe the gaps in mental health education in pharmacy education.
Learn about the role of pharmacists in suicide prevention in the community.
Moderator:
-Claire O’Reilly, Senior Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
Panellists:
-Sarira El-Den, Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
-Karlee Johnston, Associate Lecturer Pharmacology Australian National University, Australia
-Aiwen Wang, Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Lecturer Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Singapore. National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
-Lita Chew, Group Director (Allied Health) Singhealth, Singapore
-Hayley Gorton,Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice University of Huddersfield, UK
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9 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Supporting self-care: Women's health
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Pharmacy teams are increasingly supporting patients with self-care. This webinar will focus particularly on appropriate management of choices of medicines and products to support women’s health, and the role of the pharmacist. A case study will be presented and the event will conclude with a panel discussion.
Aim:
To identify how the community pharmacy team can support self-care for women with common health problems.
Learning objectives:
1. Increase awareness of women’s health issues, how common they are, what impacts they have and how they can be managed;
2. Learn how to support women with their common health issues across their life course; and
3. Discuss appropriate management in the choice of medicines and products.
Moderator:
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary, General Manager Ezfy, Portugal
Panellists:
- Nsovo Mayimele, Pharmacist Freelance, South Africa
- Gayle Anderson, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (Women's Health) Dr Gray's Hospital, Scotland, UK
- Safeera Hussainy, Adjunct Senior Lecturer Department of General Practice, Monash University, Australia
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9 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Apoyar el autocuidado: La salud de la mujer
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Pharmacy teams are increasingly supporting patients with self-care. This webinar will focus particularly on appropriate management of choices of medicines and products to support women’s health, and the role of the pharmacist. A case study will be presented and the event will conclude with a panel discussion.
Aim:
To identify how the community pharmacy team can support self-care for women with common health problems.
Learning objectives:
1. Increase awareness of women’s health issues, how common they are, what impacts they have and how they can be managed;
2. Learn how to support women with their common health issues across their life course; and
3. Discuss appropriate management in the choice of medicines and products.
Moderator:
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary, General Manager Ezfy, Portugal
Panellists:
- Nsovo Mayimele, Pharmacist Freelance, South Africa
- Gayle Anderson, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (Women's Health) Dr Gray's Hospital, Scotland, UK
- Safeera Hussainy, Adjunct Senior Lecturer Department of General Practice, Monash University, Australia
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9 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Поддержка заботы о себе: Женское здоровье
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Pharmacy teams are increasingly supporting patients with self-care. This webinar will focus particularly on appropriate management of choices of medicines and products to support women’s health, and the role of the pharmacist. A case study will be presented and the event will conclude with a panel discussion.
Aim:
To identify how the community pharmacy team can support self-care for women with common health problems.
Learning objectives:
1. Increase awareness of women’s health issues, how common they are, what impacts they have and how they can be managed;
2. Learn how to support women with their common health issues across their life course; and
3. Discuss appropriate management in the choice of medicines and products.
Moderator:
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary, General Manager Ezfy, Portugal
Panellists:
- Nsovo Mayimele, Pharmacist Freelance, South Africa
- Gayle Anderson, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (Women's Health) Dr Gray's Hospital, Scotland, UK
- Safeera Hussainy, Adjunct Senior Lecturer Department of General Practice, Monash University, Australia
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9 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Frauengesundheit: Selbstfürsorge stärken
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Pharmacy teams are increasingly supporting patients with self-care. This webinar will focus particularly on appropriate management of choices of medicines and products to support women’s health, and the role of the pharmacist. A case study will be presented and the event will conclude with a panel discussion.
Aim:
To identify how the community pharmacy team can support self-care for women with common health problems.
Learning objectives:
1. Increase awareness of women’s health issues, how common they are, what impacts they have and how they can be managed;
2. Learn how to support women with their common health issues across their life course; and
3. Discuss appropriate management in the choice of medicines and products.
Moderator:
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary, General Manager Ezfy, Portugal
Panellists:
- Nsovo Mayimele, Pharmacist Freelance, South Africa
- Gayle Anderson, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (Women's Health) Dr Gray's Hospital, Scotland, UK
- Safeera Hussainy, Adjunct Senior Lecturer Department of General Practice, Monash University, Australia
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9 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Sostenere la cura di sé: la salute delle donne
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Pharmacy teams are increasingly supporting patients with self-care. This webinar will focus particularly on appropriate management of choices of medicines and products to support women’s health, and the role of the pharmacist. A case study will be presented and the event will conclude with a panel discussion.
Aim:
To identify how the community pharmacy team can support self-care for women with common health problems.
Learning objectives:
1. Increase awareness of women’s health issues, how common they are, what impacts they have and how they can be managed;
2. Learn how to support women with their common health issues across their life course; and
3. Discuss appropriate management in the choice of medicines and products.
Moderator:
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary, General Manager Ezfy, Portugal
Panellists:
- Nsovo Mayimele, Pharmacist Freelance, South Africa
- Gayle Anderson, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (Women's Health) Dr Gray's Hospital, Scotland, UK
- Safeera Hussainy, Adjunct Senior Lecturer Department of General Practice, Monash University, Australia
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8 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Comprender la reticencia a las vacunas y fomentar la confianza en ellas mediante conversaciones eficaces
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La reticencia a las vacunas fue considerada como una de las 10 principales amenazas para la salud mundial en 2019 por la OMS. La reticencia es uno de los principales factores que impactan en la tasa de cobertura vacunal. La información veraz y rigurosa es una herramienta crucial para combatir la actual infodemia a la que nos enfrentamos. La comunicación directa con los pacientes es una oportunidad clave para que los farmacéuticos desbloqueen los posibles temores a las vacunas y proporcionen mensajes claros y basados en la evidencia para apoyar la adopción de las vacunas. En este evento se presentan estrategias basadas en la evidencia para desarrollar intervenciones dirigidas por los farmacéuticos que se centran en la comunicación con los pacientes con el fin de fomentar la confianza en las vacunas y mejorar su aceptación.
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Comprender los temores sobre las vacunas a nivel individual
- Discutir posibles herramientas para los farmacéuticos en la construcción de una conversación efectiva .
- Comprender los esfuerzos concretos en las farmacias comunitarias para la promoción de la vacunación a través de estrategias de comunicación eficaces
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8 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Understanding vaccine hesitancy and building vaccine confidence through effective conversations
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The World Health Organization has listed vaccine hesitancy — concerns related to vaccination or outright refusal to receive vaccines despite availability — as one of the top 10 threats to global health in 2019. This threat is evidenced by recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in many high-income countries and the sheer volume of disinformation circulating regarding the recently approved vaccines against COVID-19.
Often “one-size-fits-all” vaccine promotion efforts can backfire when they are presented to individuals who are already sceptical of vaccines. This event will outline evidence-based strategies for developing pharmacist-led interventions which focus on communication with patients in order to build vaccine confidence and improve uptake.
This event will be offred in Eglish with live translation in Spanish and French.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding vaccine hesitancy and common reasons behind hesitancy; and
Building effective conversation through evidence-based tools.
Moderator:
-Boyan Todorov, President of the FIP Health and Medicines Information Section, President of the FIP Health and Medicines Information Section FIP, Switzerland
Panellists:
- Helen Petousis-Harris, Associate Professor and Vaccinologist University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Amy Chan, Global Lead – Workforce Transformation, Senior Clinical Research Fellow, and Lead of the Academic Practice Unit, University of Auckland, and Auckland District Health Board, New Zealand
- Rosario Cáceres, Community pharmacist, vaccines expert and vaccine confidence advocate, Royal Pharmaceutical College of Seville and Andalusian Council of Pharmacists, Spain
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8 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Comprendre la réticence à l'égard de la vaccination et renforcer la confiance dans les vaccins par des conversations efficaces
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L'Organisation mondiale de la Santé a classé l'hésitation vaccinale parmi les 10 principales menaces pour la santé mondiale en 2019. Les récentes épidémies de maladies évitables par la vaccination dans de nombreux pays à revenus élevés et l’ampleur de la désinformation au sujet des vaccins récemment approuvés contre la COVID-19 témoignent de cette menace. La réticence est l'un des principaux facteurs qui influent sur les taux de couverture vaccinale. Une information véridique et rigoureuse est un outil essentiel pour lutter contre l'infodémie actuelle à laquelle nous sommes confrontés. La communication directe avec les patients est une occasion clé pour les pharmaciens de révéler les craintes potentielles liées aux vaccins et de fournir des messages clairs, fondés sur des preuves, pour soutenir l'adoption des vaccins. Cet événement présente des stratégies fondées sur des données probantes pour développer des interventions dirigées par des pharmaciens et axées sur la communication avec les patients afin de renforcer la confiance dans les vaccins et d'améliorer leur utilisation.
Objectifs d'apprentissage
- Comprendre les craintes que suscitent les vaccins au niveau individuel.
- Discutez des outils possibles pour les pharmaciens afin d'établir une conversation efficace.
- Comprendre les efforts concrets des pharmacies communautaires pour promouvoir la vaccination par des stratégies de communication efficaces.
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7 September 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Leveraging pharmacists to minimise the impact of air pollution on health: Policy barriers and drivers
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There is an evolving role for community pharmacists, not only in reactive respiratory illness, but also in supporting proactive individual and community respiratory wellness. However, what needs to change in terms of policy and regulation for these roles to become part of mainstream pharmacy practice? This symposium will mark the United Nations' International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, by addressing the drivers and barriers for the full deployment of these services, and discuss the key points of the FIP call to action on this global health priority.
learning objectives:
- Identify prevailing barriers limiting the deployment of services to reduce the impact of air pollution by community pharmacists.
- Describe facilitators and enablers that can influence air pollution service delivery by community pharmacists.
- Understand the policy and regulatory landscape that needs to be established to promote air pollution mitigation services by community pharmacists.
Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, President, Community Pharmacy Section FIP, Sweden
Panellists:
-Ema Paulino, Professional Secretary FIP, Portugal
-Paul Sinclair, Chair of the Board of Pharmaceutical Practice FIP, Australia
-Deana Lykins, Policy & Government Affairs Consultant The Clean Breathing Institute, USA
-Anna Murphy, Consultant Respiratory Pharmacist
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, United Kingdom
-Job F.M. van Boven, Chair of the Dutch Respiratory Pharmacists Group, Royal Dutch Pharmacist Association (KNMP), The Netherlands
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3 September 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Understanding and managing 21st century headaches in the community
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Pain is a common symptom of a range of conditions or situations, and can manifest and be experienced with different intensities, from mild discomfort to highly incapacitating. Supporting patients in adequately managing pain and using medicines to alleviate it in an optimal way is a common and important part of pharmacists’ daily practice.
A particular type of pain that often leads to consultations to pharmacists and the use of self-care medicines is headache. Contemporary lifestyles and ways of working – especially at such challenging times as we are experiencing in many parts of the world, with lockdowns and confinements – lead to increased stress, increased use of technology and screen time, and often a lack of good sleep, which all frequently lead to headaches.
Relieving headaches and regaining mental clarity are important for patient wellbeing and productivity, and pharmacists can play a role in advising on the most appropriate strategies and therapeutic approaches that are suitable for each patient.
Learning Objectives:
1. Provide an understanding of 21st century headaches and their impact on patient health and wellbeing.
2. Highlight patients’ expectations from pharmacists in addressing headaches.
3. Demonstrate the role that pharmacists can play in enabling self-care of headaches.
Moderator:
- Prof. Parisa Aslani, FIP Vice President - Australia
Panellist:
- Peter Goadsby, Director of NIHR Clinical Research Facility & Professor of Neurology, King’s College (UK) - United Kingdom
- Kerrie Smyres,
writer and patient advocate
, “The Daily Headache” - USA
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary - Portugal
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2 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Dynamics shaping the future self-care market
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Self-care can empower consumers by giving them the knowledge and tools to improve the quality of their daily lives. For example, consumers often treat minor symptoms, such as a mild headache or a cold, themselves using products purchased over-the-counter at a local pharmacy or grocery store.
In 1998, a special working group of the World Health Organization (WHO) offered an inclusive definition of self-care: “Self-care in health refers to the activities individuals, families and communities undertake with the intention of enhancing health, preventing disease, limiting illness, and restoring health. These activities are derived from knowledge and skills from the pool of both professional and lay experience. They are undertaken by lay people on their own behalf, either separately or in participative collaboration with professionals.”
In today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment, self-care should be recognised as an integral element of a coordinated and comprehensive national health policy.
Self-care is a lifelong habit and culture that includes:
Actions by individuals to stay healthy and take care of minor and long-term conditions;
Making healthy lifestyle choices;
Using medicines (both prescription and non-prescription) responsibly; and
Recognising symptoms — and assessing and addressing these, if necessary, in partnership with a healthcare professional (not necessarily a doctor).
Moderator:
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary, General Manager Ezfy, Portugal
Panellists:
- Austen El-Osta, Director, Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU) Imperial College London, UK
- Donna Castle, Executive Director of Policy and Communications, PAGB, the consumer healthcare association, UK
- Bidhata Khatri, FIP Health and Medicines Information Section Secretary, India
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1 September 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 12 | FIP DG 2: Early career training strategy
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
This programme is all about engaging the profession and supporting the profession to deliver in relevant and purposeful ways. By engaging our profession, members & colleagues everywhere with these relevant and applicable goals for the decade ahead, we can provide tools, monitoring and evaluation through data evidence, and identifying priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education.
Find out more about the FIP Development Goals here: www.fip.org/fip-development-goals
Moderator:
- Andreia Bruno-Tomé, Global Lead for DG 5 - Competency Development, Senior Consultant
Independent, Portugal
Panellists:
- Ian Coombes, Member FIPED, Director of Pharmacy, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Queensland, + School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Australia
- Asmaa Al-Haqan, DG2 Lead / WDH, Clinical Instructor, Kuwait University - Kuwait
- Franciscus Cahyo KRISTIANTO, WDH-DG2 Lead, Lecturer, University of Surabaya, Indonesia
- Belma Pehlivanović, YPG FIP Liaison / FIP WiSE Remote Volunteer, Teaching and Researching Assistant
Faculty of Pharmacy University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Anisha Sandhu, Assistant Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia
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31 August 2021, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Optimising opioid use through pharmacists
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Opioids have been successfully utilised in the management of pain. However, when not managed adequately, there is a risk they may lead to addiction and abuse among patients, with dramatic consequences in clinical and social terms. One consequence of this is the rise in cases of opioid-related overdose and deaths experienced in several countries. As medicine experts and an essential part of the healthcare team, pharmacists can support in addressing the overuse of opioids. This webinar aims to outline how pharmacists can optimise opioid use for improved patient outcomes.
Learning objectives
At the end of the webinar, participants will:
1. Describe how pharmacists can enable the responsible use of opioid analgesics for chronic pain management
2. Identify opioid stewardship practices that can be adopted by pharmacists in the hospital settings
3. Explain the role that pharmacists can play in addressing the opioids overuse crisis
4. Recognize how pharmacists can contribute to opioid deprescribing and inappropriate pain relief
Moderator:
- Parisa Aslani, Co-chair of the working group on Patient Safety, University of Sydney, Australia
Panellists:
- Paul Glare, Chair of Pain Medicine and Director of the Pain Management Research Institute (PMRI) Northern Clinical School, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Sydney, Australia
- Jonathan Penm, Assistant Secretary, Hospital Pharmacy Section FIP, Australia
- Sri Suryawati, Head, Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Medicine Policy, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University. Indonesia - Yogyakarta
- Daniel Zlott, PharmD, BCOP Senior Vice President, Education & Business Development American Pharmacists Association, United States
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30 August 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Strategies for a successful career change
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Reconsidering your career or trapped in a job you hate? Often one is faced with a choice to change career paths and find more satisfaction and meaning in your work.
However, in moments of burnout and dissatisfaction at work, the grass often looks greener on the other side. But is it? Career change is a decision that should be made with sobriety. This digital event will provide the details on strategies for successfully switching from one area of practice to a different one of interest, while addressing difficulties that often arise when young pharmacists seek to explore new career paths.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able.
1. To identify and analyze one’s reasons for career change.
2. To identify and select the right career henceforth.
3. To identify one’s skills and compatibilities in the career choice made.
4. To identify one’s interests and how they affect career choices
5. To identify one’s values and how they affect career change
6. Renumeration and its impact on career decisions.
Moderator:
- Anisha Sandhu, Assistant Lecturer, Monash University - Malaysia
Co-Moderator:
- Otuto Amarauche CHUKWU, Co-founder/Research Lead, Medchain Solutions - Nigeria
Panellists:
- Brian Cicali, Vice-Chair of New Generation of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGPS) SIG; Ruffolo Graduate Education and Research Fellow, University of Florida, College of Pharmacy - USA
- Jass Liew, Head of Medical & Technical Affairs, ASEAN and ANZ, P&G Health, Regional lead, Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements, AMA, Procter & Gamble - Malaysia
- Phaik Yeong Cheah, Head of Bioethics & Engagement, Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, University of Oxford - Thailand and UK
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30 August 2021, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
Advanced and specialist pharmacist development for hospital pharmacists
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This event is for hospital and health-system pharmacists and leaders to review best practices for advanced and specialist pharmacist development in the hospital setting. Content will include information about the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) Position Paper on Hospital Pharmacy Specialisation and the FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section Basel Statements in relation to the future of clinical pharmacy practice.
Learning objectives:
a. Have an increased awareness of the competencies required of a hospital pharmacist
b. Understand global initiatives in progression and recognition pathways for advanced practice and specialisation
c. Identify resources available for use of the FIP HPS Basel Statements in the hospital pharmacy advanced practice
d. Identify new competencies that hospital pharmacists will need in the future
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Workforce Transformation and Development, Saudi Arabia
Panellists:
- András Süle, EAHP President & Chief Pharmacist at the Péterfy Hospital – National Institute of Traumatology in Budapest Hungary, European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP), Hungary (home country), Belgium (country in which EAHP is based in)
- Kirstie Galbraith, Associate Director, Workforce Development Hub, Global Lead, Advanced and Speciality practice (DG4), Workforce Development Hub, Director, Experiential Development and Graduate Education, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University - Australia
- Josep Maria Guiu Segura, Vice-president Euro, Hospital Pharmacy Section, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Director of Pharmacy and Medicines, Consortium of Health and Social Care of Catalonia - Spain
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27 August 2021, 13:00 - 15:00 CEST
YPG & IPSF: International Professional Organizations for Early Career Pharmacists & Pharmaceutical Scientists
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For students and early career pharmacists or pharmaceutical scientists, it can be difficult to know where to find support and guidance when considering professional development and career trajectory.
This FIP YPG webinar seeks to introduce young pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists to both the Young Pharmacists’ Group and the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation as professional organizations that can offer many benefits to their members.
The learning outcomes include:
1. Attendees will gain insights about the organizational structure of FIP, YPG, and IPSF.
2. Learn about networking and volunteer opportunities of these organizations.
3. Learn about the benefits of membership in these organizations.
4. Hear first-hand accounts of how membership in these organizations has impacted members.
Chair:
- Louisa Sullivan, Clinical Pharmacist, University of Washington Medical Center - USA
Co-moderator:
- João Guedes, IPSF President 2020 - 2021, International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) - Portugal
Panellists:
- Renly Lim, Research Fellow, University of South Australia - Australia
- Ikwaibom Umoiyoho, Hospital Pharmacist, Zenith Medical and Kidney Center - Nigeria
- Safiye Çağansel, Pharmacist In Charge, Treasurer & FIP Liaison, Safiye Çağansel Eczanesi, Cyprus Turkish Pharmacists’ Association - Cyprus
- Oussama MADADI, IPSF President-Elect 2020 - 2021, International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) - Algeria
- Karima BENNARA, Chairperson of Pharmacy Education 20-21, International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) - Algeria
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26 August 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Health illiteracy and vaccine misinformation as determinants for equity: developing policies to establish access to quality information in an equitable way
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This event will have a focus on the issues around health literacy and access to information. The societal influences on the ‘’infodemic’’ will be laid out, also the role of health care professionals, health workers and be vaccine hesitant people. We will consider all the policy elements that need to be addressed to overcome this, identifying tools to overcome these issues from a range of angles and the role pharmacy can play.
About the programme – FIP’s 2021 digital programme to Transform Vaccination Globally, Regionally, & Nationally comprises 2 series, totaling 12 events running between June and November. Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
This event will be moderated by Professor Timothy Chen, President of the Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section at FIP and the Head of Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research at The University of Sydney.
Moderator:
Timothy F Chen, Head of Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research, The University of Sydney
Speakers:
• Mujahidhussein G Valji - Chief Pharmacist, Aga Khan Health Services, Tanzania
• Dr. Régis Vaillancourt - Pharmacy Consultant, Canada
• Dr. Fiona Stanaway - Senior Lecturer in Clinical Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Health, Australia
• Hannelie Meyer - Professor in the School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, and Head of the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre (SAVIC)
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25 August 2021, 15:00 - 17:30 CEST
JoPPP-EMRO Pharm Forum Conference 2021 “Transformation of pharmacy practice towards patient care during the COVID-19 era” DAY 2
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This event explores FIP Development Goal’s role in pharmacy practice transformation globally. It will identify practical strategies and WHO roles and challenges in vaccines transformational globally and how to help community pharmacists to improve their medication-related problems in community pharmacies.
Learning objectives:
1. To know the role of accreditation in education transformation
2. Describe the educational transformational challenges in many countries in EMRO region such as KSA and Lebanon
3. Describe approaches to establish inter-professional Education and practice
4. Tele-pharmacy the new emerging opportunity to improve pharmacists role in patient care
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24 August 2021, 15:00 - 18:30 CEST
JoPPP-EMRO Pharm Forum Conference 2021 “Transformation of pharmacy practice towards patient care during the COVID-19 era” DAY 1
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During this two days event we’ll explore transformation of pharmacy practice toward patient care during COVID-19 pandemic
This event will also explore FIP Development Goal’s role in pharmacy practice transformation globally. It will identify practical strategies and WHO roles and challenges in vaccines transformational globally and how to help community pharmacists to improve their medication-related problems in community pharmacies.
Learning objectives:
1. To know the role of accreditation in education transformation
2. Describe the educational transformational challenges in many countries in EMRO region such as KSA and Lebanon
3. Describe approaches to establish inter-professional Education and practice
4. Tele-pharmacy the new emerging opportunity to improve pharmacists role in patient care
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19 August 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
The pharmacist in the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases: a perspective from the Southeast Asian region
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With the publication of the document FIP Vector-Borne Diseases: A Handbook for Pharmacists, produced in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas (PFA), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) offers an overview of these pathologies and notes that pharmacists are uniquely positioned to help communities and patients protect themselves from them. This webinar will describe the most prevalent vector-borne diseases in the Southeast Asian region; subsequently, the pharmaceutical interventions that this professional can carry out will be identified and finally the experiences developed by the SEAR Pham Forum regarding the pharmaceutical approach to Vector Borne diseases will be presented.
1) Recognize the main concepts related to vector-borne diseases.
2) Describe the characteristics and morbidity and mortality of the main vector-borne diseases in the region of the Southeast Asia.
3) Determine the activities that the pharmacist can develop from the pharmacy for the prevention, detection, control, and management of pharmacotherapy of vector-borne diseases.
4) Identify the experiences developed by the SEAR Pham Forum to support the actions of pharmacists in the fight against diseases transmitted by vectors
Moderator:
-T.V. Narayana, President, SEAR Pharm Forum, President Indian Pharmaceutical Association - India
Facilitator:
-Manisha Shridhar, Regional Advisor, IPR, Trade&Health, WHO-SEARO - India
Speakers:
- Manjiri Gharat, FIP Vice-President, Vice-President of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and Chairperson of IPA Comm.Ph.Division; Executive Committee Member, SEARPharm Forum of FIP and WHO; Principal K. M. Kundnani Pharmacy - India
- Chinta Abayawardana, FIP Members Organization/ Individual Member, General Secretary Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka
- David C. Yohanes, Clinical Pharmacist Clinical pharmacist in Bandung Hospital - Indonesia
- Yagya Prasad Neupane, Ex-Chairmen Nepal Pharmacy Council -Nepal
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18 August 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 11 | FIP DG 7: Advancing integrated services
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Episode 11 of the FIP Development Goals Digital Programme is focused on “advancing integrated services”. The goal visualizes a people-centred and integrated health care provision that is based on an interprofessional and cross-setting seamless continuum including pharmacist-delivered professional services. Through the lenses of pharmaceutical sciences, workforce, education, and practice, this event aims to advance the ideals of integrated service delivery in a way that benefits our patients and lead to improvement of health outcomes.
Event outcomes:
1. Describe and explain the components of FIP DG 7 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 7 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 7
4. Engage our members in an activity to support monitoring and evaluation of the Goal through data evidence
Moderator:
- Mariet Eksteen, Global Lead for Advancing Integrated Services (DG 7) FIP - South Africa
Panellists:
- Bob Buckham, National Programme Manager – Integrated Community Pharmacy Services Central Technical Advisory Services (TAS) - New Zealand
- Bärbel Holbein, FIP Global Lead for DG7 Advancing integrated services Lecturer, University of Bremen -
Germany
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, President, the Community Pharmacy Section, FIP Co-chair, the FIP Congress Programme Committee International Pharmaceutical Federation - Sweden
- Jacqueline Surugue, Chair of the FIP Pharmaceutical Technology Forum, Hospital Pharmacist, Centre Hospitalier Georges Renon - France
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12 August 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Community pharmacy roles, services and tools to minimise impact of air pollution on health
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Health systems and health care professionals are called upon to address and mitigate the impact of air pollution on people’s health and quality of life. There is an evolving role for community pharmacists, not only in reactive respiratory illness, but also in supporting proactive individual and community respiratory wellness. This webinar will provide examples of services that pharmacists can deliver to support better breathing.
Learning objectives:
- Describe the role that pharmacists can play in mitigating air pollution in the community.
- Identify the different tools available to pharmacists to enable the reduction of the impact of air pollution in the community.
- Understand the various arrays of services that community pharmacists can employ in supporting better breathing.
Modetaror:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, President, Community Pharmacy Section, FIP - Sweden
Panellists:
- Daniella Munene, CEO Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya - Kenya
- Job F.M. van Boven, Chair of the Dutch Respiratory Pharmacists Group, Royal Dutch Pharmacist Association - The Netherlands
- Emilio Santoro, Medical Affairs Principal Scientist, Respiratory and Skin Health, Global Category, GSK Research & Development - United Kingdom
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11 August 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Selfcare in the digital age
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This event will explore latest developments in digital health that supports self-care. It will identify practical strategies to appraise latest technology and manage misinformation and the ‘infodemic’. Current practice and role of the pharmacist in digital health is also discussed.
Aim:
To discuss digital health and how to ensure it supports safe and effective self-care
Learning objectives:
1. Define digital health and explain digital health priorities (FIP Development Goal 20)
2. List ways digital health can enable self-care
3. Describe approaches to delivering safe and effective digital self-care
4. Give examples of current pharmacy practice in digital health that supports self-care
Moderator
- Jaime Acosta-Gómez,
Community Pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Farmacia Acosta, Spain
Panellists:
Timothy Aungst,
Associate Professor. Freelance Writer and Consultant,
The Digital Apothecary,
USA
Peter Guthrey, Senior Pharmacist, Strategic Policy, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia,
Australia
Jan De Belie,
Professional Affairs Advisor,
Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union,
Belgium
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10 August 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Vaccinations and the genders: Examining inequities in gender access and handling of vaccinations globally to inform pharmacy policy
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Episode 3 examines inequities in gender access to vaccines to inform pharmacy policy. Various angles to vaccinations and the gender will be discussed including general gender access, terms of empowering women as caregivers to support vaccinations, the impact of COVID-19 on gender inequity, and the issues around gender inequity in the workforce (which is especially important to discuss in 2020 Year of the Health Worker).
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9 August 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Role of Early Career Pharmaceutical Organisation (ECPO) in Global Health
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The “Role of Early Career Pharmaceutical Organisation (ECPO) in Global Health” report describes the activities related to global health undertaken by individuals and groups of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists from different countries. The launch event will showcase key findings from the “Global survey on the role of Early Career Pharmaceutical Organisation (ECPO) in global health”, discuss the role that youth can play in global health citing examples from different national YPGs, and discuss opportunities to advocate on the role of ECPO in global health across regions.
Learning objectives:
1. learn about the key findings from the Global survey on the role of Early Career Pharmaceutical Organisation (ECPO) in global health
2. hear from national YPG representatives from different regions about the global health-related activities they are doing in their region.
3. be able to identify areas of development in global health and opportunities to advocate for early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in their regions.
Moderator:
- Raquel Oliveira - Portugal
Panellists:
- Sherly Meilianti - Indonesia
- Lucas Ercolin - Brazil
- Deanna Mill - Australia
- Onyeka Obidiegwu - Nigeria
- Funmbi Okoya - Nigeria/US
- Renly Lim - Australia
- Anggun P Wardhani - Indonesia
- Cedric Chua Chairman - Malaysia
- Teoh Cherh Yun - Malaysia
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4 August 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 10 | FIP DG 4: Advanced and specialist development
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021.
The focus of the 10th episode in our webinar series on the FIP Development Goals is
FIP DG4 (Advanced & specialist development)
and the need to have a flexible, capable and competent pharmacy workforce to meet the needs of complex pharmaceutical care. Join us on
4 August
at
11:00 CEST
Learning objectives:
1. Describe and explain the components of FIP DG 10 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 4 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 4
4. Engage our members in an activity to support monitoring and evaluation of the Goal through data evidence
Moderators:
-Desak Ernawati, FIP Global Lead for DG4 Advanced and specialist development, Academic & researcher Universitas Udayana-Indonesia
-Arit Udoh, FIP Global Lead for DG4 Advanced and specialist development, Senior Clinical Trial CRD/Project Manager University of Birmingham, UK
Panellists:
- Kirstie Galbraith, Assoc. Director, Workforce Development Hub; Director, Experiential Development and Graduate Education, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University- Australia
- Sylvain Grenier, MEPS President, Director, Plasma Proteins and Related Products Formulary, Canadian Blood Services - Canada
- Marilyn Morris, FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Sciences ExCo and Expert Member, SUNY Distinguished Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA
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3 August 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacists’ experiences in crises in Lebanon: The Lebanese financial crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beirut Port blast.
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‘Hearing from our heroes’ is a series dedicated to hearing from our colleagues from around the world about their experiences in the last year.
This webinar is dedicated to hearing from the unsung heroes practicing pharmacy in Lebanon; under extremely dire socio-economic conditions compounded by exceptional professional demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. A group of academic researchers sought to explore the experiences of community pharmacists in Lebanon enduring multiple crises: the debilitating Lebanese financial crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beirut Port Blast.
As this research project unfolded, this research group felt compelled to share some of their findings with the FIP community. These findings tell a story of great resilience and adaptability among Lebanese pharmacist in the midst of crippling crises.
Event Outcomes:
1. Highlight socio-economic and professional circumstances that contribute to distress in pharmacy practice in low- to middle-income country settings.
2. Raise awareness about the unique experiences and challenges of pharmacists facing multiple crises in Lebanon.
3. Discuss professional ethics, resilience, and mental health in the face of extreme distress and in the context of pharmacy practice.
4. Highlight the importance of leadership and advocacy in times of difficulties/crises.
Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships, FIP - Bahrain
- Marwan Akel, Chairperson, Lebanese International University - Lebanon
- Waël ABI GHANEM, Chief Pharmacist, Saint George Hospital UMC - Lebanon
- Alicia Peña Bizama, Chartered Counselling Psychologist and an Occupational Psychologist, University of Reading, also works as an independent consultant - UK
- Betty Chaar, Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney - Australia
- Luna El Bizri, Founder and Manager, Lunapharm Pharmacy - Lebanon
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28 July 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Supporting self-care: Footcare in diabetes management
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Diabetic foot is a devasting complication of diabetes that can lead to loss of a limb and life. It has a complex pathology characterised by neuropathy, ischaemia and slow healing. Often the resulting loss in feeling leaves patients unable to sense the damage to their feet. 451 Million suffer with diabetes worldwide, 1 in 10 will get a foot ulcer, 80% go to have an amputation, 8 out of 10 amputations can be prevented by intervention.
Aim:
is to strengthen the link of Foot Health and Diabetes and to create an interest and commitment to regular foot care for every diabetic prescription dispensed to the patient.
Target audience:
Healthcare professionals – particularly the pharmacy team, who support people to self-care.
Learning Objectives:
To describe how the pharmacy team can support self-care of feet for people with diabetes;
Identify and educate pharmacists on regular foot checks and foot care routines 3.Discuss approaches on empowering people and pharmacists on what to ask the people with diabetes, when to refer to a specialist or GP and what to recommend as a treatment.
Programme
Welcome (5 minutes) –
Raj Vaidya,
Moderator
Supporting people with diabetes to look after their feet – pathology and common conditions (20 minutes) –
Maria Mendes, National Association of Pharmacies (ANF) TBC
The potential role of the Pharmacists in footcare of people with diabetes – footchecks and footcare routines (20 minutes) –
Astrid Czock, Qualiccare
Case study: footcare in diabetes management (20 minutes) –
Luna El Bizri, Lunapharm Pharmacy
Panel discussion – questions and answers (20 minutes) –
Panel + Moderator
Summary and close (5 minutes)-
Raj Vaidya
Moderator
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26 July 2021
Developing Effective Pharmacy-led Vaccination Campaigns
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The World Health Organization lists vaccine hesitancy—concerns related to vaccination or outright refusal to receive vaccines despite availability—as one of the top ten threats to global health in 2019. This threat is evidenced by recent outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases in many high-income countries and the sheer volume of disinformation circulating regarding the recently approved vaccines against novel Sars-Cov-2 virus.
Often times, “one-size-fits-all” vaccine promotion efforts can backfire when presented to individuals who are already sceptical of vaccines. This event will outline evidenced-based strategies for developing pharmacy-led immunization campaigns which communicate the value of vaccines to specific patient groups in order to build vaccine confidence and improve uptake.
Delivered in English with live translation in French and Spanish languages.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding vaccine hesitancy and common reasons behind hesitancy
2. Developing a robust immunization campaign: steps and essential components
3. Assessing the success of immunization campaigns and importance of continuing advocacy
Moderator:
- Amy Chan, Senior Clinical Research Fellow, and Lead of the Academic Practice Unit
University of Auckland, and Auckland District Health Board - New Zealand
Panellists:
- Jane Barratt, Secretary General, International Federation on Ageing - Canada
- Gary Finnegan, Editor, Vaccines Today - Ireland
- Velisha Perumal-Pillay, Senior lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa
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26 July 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Développer des campagnes de vaccination efficaces par les pharmaciens
Le webinaire "Développer des campagnes de vaccination efficaces par les pharmaciens" a présenté les stratégies pour développer ces campagnes afin de communiquer la valeur des vaccins à des groupes de patients s
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Moderator:
- Amy Chan, Senior Clinical Research Fellow, and Lead of the Academic Practice Unit
University of Auckland, and Auckland District Health Board - New Zealand
Panellists:
- Jane Barratt, Secretary General, International Federation on Ageing - Canada
- Gary Finnegan, Editor, Vaccines Today - Ireland
- Velisha Perumal-Pillay, Senior lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa
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26 July 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Desarrollo de campañas de vacunación eficaces por las farmacias
El seminario web " Desarrollo de campañas de vacunación eficaces por las farmacias” ha presentado estrategias robustas para el desarrollo de campañas de inmunización por parte de farmacéuticos con el fin d
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Moderator:
- Amy Chan, Senior Clinical Research Fellow, and Lead of the Academic Practice Unit
University of Auckland, and Auckland District Health Board - New Zealand
Panellists:
- Jane Barratt, Secretary General, International Federation on Ageing - Canada
- Gary Finnegan, Editor, Vaccines Today - Ireland
- Velisha Perumal-Pillay, Senior lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa
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24 July 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Readying the global population for self-care: Health literacy in the 2020s
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This event will explore the evolution in our understanding of health literacy and identify practical strategies to improve health literacy in community populations. The role of the pharmacist in health literacy is also discussed.
Health literacy describes the skills that enable individuals to obtain, understand and use information to make decisions and take actions that have an impact on health. Several countries now have well established national strategies and plans to improve health literacy through programs to improve the skills of patients and the public, and service changes to reduce the literacy demands on patients and the public.
Aim:
To discuss health literacy, how it readies the global population for self-care and how pharmacists can contribute
Learning objectives:
Define health literacy.
Describe different rates of health literacy around the world.
Discuss challenges and opportunities for improving health literacy;
Critique the role of the pharmacist in health literacy.
Programme
Welcome (5 minutes) –
Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Charles Sturt University
Moderator)
Importance of health literacy and how health systems can support it: a pharmacy perspective (20 minutes)
– Helen Ryan, National Adult Literacy Agency (Ireland).
Improving health literacy (20 minutes)
– Dr Anandi Law, Western University of Health Sciences (USA)
The role of pharmacists in supporting health literacy (20 minutes)
– Greg Duncan, Monash University (Australia).
Panel Discussion (20 minutes)
– Panel + Moderator
Summary and close (5 minutes) -
Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Charles Sturt University
Moderator)
Target Audience:
Healthcare professionals – particularly the pharmacy team, who support people to self-care.
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22 July 2021, 08:00 - 09:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases: a perspective from the Western Pacific region
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Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to help communities and patients protect themselves from vector-borne diseases (VBDs). This webinar will describe the most prevalent VBDs in the Western Pacific region and identify the most relevant roles that pharmacists can play in their prevention (including vector-control strategies and other measures), management and optimal treatment.
1) Identify the most prevalent vector-borne diseases in the Western Pacific region.
2) Describe the characteristics and morbidity and mortality of the main vector-borne diseases in the region.
3) Identify the most relevant roles that pharmacists can play in their prevention (including vector-control strategies and other measures), management and optimal treatment
Moderator:
John
Jackson,
President,
Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum
Panellists:
- Aya
Yajima,
NTD focal point, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Unit,
WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
- James
Kelly,
Malaria Focal Point,
WHO WPRO
Renly
Lim,
Research Fellow,
University of South Australia,
FIP YPG President
Judilynn Solidum, Professor,
University of the Philippines College of Pharmacy
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21 July 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 9 | FIP DG 6: Leadership development
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
This programme is all about engaging the profession and supporting the profession to deliver in relevant and purposeful ways. By engaging our profession, members & colleagues everywhere with these relevant and applicable goals for the decade ahead, we can provide tools, monitoring and evaluation through data evidence, and identifying priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education.
Find out more about the FIP Development Goals here: www.fip.org/fip-development-goals
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21 July 2021, 19:00 - 20:30 CEST
O papel do farmacêutico nas doenças não transmissíveis / The role of pharmacists in non-communicable diseases
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Participantes:
- Santos Nicolau (Bastonário da Ordem dos Farmacêuticos de Angola);
- Elisabete Jacinto (Membro do Policy Statement Working Group da FIP sobre o papel do farmacêutico nas doenças não transmissíveis);
- Leonel Almeida (Coordenador de Assistência Farmacêutica da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Porto Alegre, Brasil);
- Elisabete Barros (Coordenadora do Programa Nacional de Luta contra as Doenças Não Transmissíveis, São Tome e Príncipe).
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19 July 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Effectively developing transferable skills and the positive impact of training and certification in career progression
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Early career Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists have to uphold professionalism by participating in
sessions
and workshops that offer training
certification. This webinar
seeks to enlighten young pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists on ways to
develop their skills and participate in trainings that offer certification for their chosen career paths.
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15 July 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Delivering asthma right care: For hospital pharmacists
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Asthma affects up to 1 in 10 people globally. Living well with asthma depends on avoiding triggers and using good, safe medicines in the right way at the right time. However, there is currently much sub-optimal use of medicine that can result in waste and harm including avoidable hospital attendances and admissions. Hospital pharmacists can be an important part of the asthma pathway and powerful change agents. This webinar will provide updates on major changes in international guidelines that highlight asthma is an inflammatory condition and for safety no-one over 12 should be treated with a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) alone without inhaled corticosteroids. You will hear from experts from the Asthma Right Care social movement about how to make impactful change happen in the provision of asthma care within secondary care settings.
By the end of this webinar participants will have:
1. Received a critical update on international asthma guidelines and the implications for hospital pharmacists
2. Learnt about tools available to start a conversation with patients and prescribers about Asthma Right Care including how to address over-reliance on SABA and acute care and how to use the right medicines in the right way
3. Discussed what leadership opportunities, motivation and capabilities are needed to bring about change such as improved discharge from emergency departments and respiratory wards; and shared approaches between hospital and community pharmacists.
Chair:
- Ema Paulino, Professional Secretary, FIP - Portugal
Panellist:
- Marina García-Pardo, Family physician, IbSalut, Mallorca - Spain
- Toby Capstick, Consultant Pharmacist - Respiratory Pharmacist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - United Kingdom
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14 July 2021, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
How regulations impact pharmacy technician practice
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This Pharmacy Technician Symposium is the 3rd in a series and focuses on Pharmacy Technician regulations in the context of practice, education, continuing professional development and organizations. Four Pharmacy Technicians will share their experience
Learning objectives:
1. Review recent trends in regulations that enable better patient access to care
2. Provide a quick review of literature on the topic of Pharmacy technician regulation, related to practice, education, continuing professional development and organizations
3. Understand how regulations have impacted a diverse set of global markets
4. Share global case studies of how pharmacy technician regulation positively impacts patient care in practice
5. Identify best practices in regulatory advancement that support the pharmacy technician profession preparing for the decade ahead
Moderator:
- Vijay Sarma, VP–Expert Audience Marketing, McCann Health - Canada
Co-Moderator:
- Abigail Tan Ming Li (KKH), Pharmacy Technician, KK Women's and Children's Emergency Pharmacy - Singapore
Panellists:
- Jennifer Falkenrath, Bureau Manager, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing in the State of Utah - United States of America
- Cristiano Matos, Pharmacy Technician, Farmácia Coimbra - Portugal
- Sakhumhlanga Goci, Pharmacy Technician, Eastern Cape Department of health, Cecilia Makiwane hospital mdantsane - South Africa
- Peter Karegwa Mwangi, National Chairman, Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologists - Kenya
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13 July 2021, 13:00 CEST
"Just Culture" approach to community pharmacy practice regulation - An overview
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Many jurisdictions around the world have implemented Apology Legislation and non-punitive medication error reporting requirements in order to create transparency, learning and prevention to enhance patient confidence and patient safety in the healthcare system and work towards creating a Just Culture or a Culture of Safety in health professionals and practice sites. This webinar will present the value and the experiences of jurisdictions, which have enacted legislation and additional standards of care, for community pharmacy practice. Spread and scale of learning through international collaboration exemplified by the international medical regulatory authority will also be presented.
The attendee will learn:
1) The importance sections of the FIP #4757 (Pharmacists Role in Medication without Harm) and Culture of Safety.
2) The value of Apology Legislation on medication error resolution, transparency and patient confidence.
3) The value of centralized medication error reporting in community pharmacy practice to enhance patient safety, quality assurance and prevent errors.
4) The importance of international collaboration for the evolution to “Just Culture” and supportive legislation.
Moderator:
- Ronald Guse, FIP Regulators Forum Chair, NABP - Canada
Speakers:
- Prof. Aslani Parisa, University of Sydney - Australia
- Jan Byrd, Director, Health Policy Healthcare Excellence - Canada
- Mitul Jadeja, Vigilance and Risk Management of Medicines (VRMM) Division, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, MHRA - UK
- Alison Reid Executive Director, International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) - Australia
- Andi Shirtcliffe, Chief Advisor - Pharmacy, Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health - New Zealand
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12 July 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Looking ahead: Post-pandemic recovery and restoration of services
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This event aims to provide different perspectives on how the pandemic has impacted the scope of services provided by pharmacists in the community, hospital and clinical biology settings. In this roundtable discussion, a panel of experts in different areas will share their thoughts in which services were suspended or de-prioritised and need to be recovered or restored, and which new services emerged and may need to preserved beyond the pandemic.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the impact of the pandemic on the scope of services pharmacists provide in the different settings
2. Discuss the priorities in the restoration or recuperation of services among different regions
Moderator:
- Robert Moss, President, Hospital Pharmacy Section, FIP - The Netherlands
Co - Moderators:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, President, Community Pharmacy Section, FIP - Sweden
- Julien Fonsart, President, FIP Clinical Biology Section, FIP - France
Panellist:
- Esteban Zavaleta, Director of Pharmacy, Hospital Clínica Bíblica - Costa Rica
- Ana Paula Martins, President, Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society - Portugal
- Ismael Olmos, Head of the Pharmacy Department, Member of the Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Hospital Vilardebó - Uruguay
- Mariet Eksteen, Professional Development and Support, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) - South Africa
- András Süle, EAHP President & Chief Pharmacist at the Péterfy Hospital – National Institute of Traumatology in Budapest Hungary, European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
Hungary (home country) | Belgium (country in which EAHP is based in)
- Amrahi Buang, President, Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) - Malaysia
- Chris Freeman, National President, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Australia
- Ziad Nassour, Former President of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, Lebanese Order of Pharmacists - Lebanon
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9 July 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Educating a contemporary hospital pharmacy workforce and continuing their professional competence in developing countries
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A Direct Application of the FIP Basel Statements on Human Resources, Training and Development & Aligned with FIP Development Goals.
Both the FIP Development Goals and the Hospital Pharmacy Section Basel Statements list the competency of the pharmacy workforce as important. In a listing of priority goals from the DG and the BS, FIP members identify competency goals as a top priority. The HPS Vice Presidents also list competency as a high priority for advancing hospital pharmacy practice. The webinar will address curricula and ongoing continuing education to provide students and practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills for contemporary hospital pharmacy services.
Moderator:
- Marianne F. Ivey, Professor Emerita, Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, University of Cincinnati - USA
Panellist:
- Daniel Kibuule, Associate Dean, - Hage Geingob Campus, University of Namibia - Namibia
- Salwa Ahsan, Chief of Pharmacy,
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., H-8/4, Islamabad - Pakistan
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8 July 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Equity, access & sustainability through life’s ages and stages: Enabling a life course-approach to vaccination
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Episode 2 takes a life-course approach to discussing vaccination. The panelists will focus on age and explore vaccines equity and access through life’s ages and stages – from childhood (including pregnancy) to later adulthood – from a pharmacy perspective. They will focus on setting out the policy issues and immediate next steps, determining what pharmacy needs to do to singularly affect the most change in this area.
About the programme – FIP’s 2021 digital programme to Transform Vaccination Globally, Regionally, & Nationally comprises 2 series, totaling 12 events running between June and November. Building on the outcomes of the 2020 programme, the 2021 FIP digital programme focuses on supporting FIP members in accelerating equity, access and sustainability of vaccinations through policy development and implementation.
About this series – The first of the two series comprises 5 episodes which include the opening event alongside 4 other events which explore equity in vaccinations across the different angles of age, gender, literacy & education, and interprofessional unity & collaboration.
Moderator:
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Workforce Transformation and Development, FIP
Guest:
- Jane Barratt, Secretary-General
International Federation on Ageing
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7 July 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 8 | FIP DG 15: People-centred care
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021.
Episode 8 of the FIP Development Goals Digital Programme has as a focus – people-centred care. The goal visualizes collaborative interprofessional strategies and people-centred professional services to support the prevention, screening, clinical management, and therapeutic optimisation of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and long-terms conditions (LTCs). Hence, the event will seek to amplify how pharmaceutical education, workforce, practice and sciences can be integrated to ensure pharmacists’ contribution to the prevention and management of NCDs.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe and explain the components of FIP DG 15 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 15 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 15
4. Engage our members in an activity to support monitoring and evaluation of the Goal through data evidence
Moderator:
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Development and Transformation, FIP - Spain
Panellists:
- Astrid Czock, CEO, QualiCCare - Switzerland
- Tolulope Osigbesan, Advocacy and Partnerships Officer, NCDs Alliance - Switzerland
- Aniekan Ekpenyong, Practice Transformation Projects, Coordinator, FIP - Nigeria
- Isabel Jacinto, Executive Director,
Graduate School of Health and Management (EPGSG), National Association of Pharmacies (ANF) - Portugal
- Yu-Chieh (Jack) Chen, Secretary General, Taiwan Society of Health-System Pharmacists - Chaina Taiwan
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6 July 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Pharmacists in long-term care facilities: Before, during and after the pandemic
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As the global population continues to age, pharmacists' role in long term care and retirement homes will become increasingly more crucial. During the COVID-19 pandemic, with older persons being particularly vulnerable to the most severe forms of the disease, and often isolated from their families and loved ones, the care provided by long-term care facilities became all the more important to preserve health and well-being and prevent disease. This also raised the need to discuss the future role that pharmacists may play in supporting care and medication management in these facilities and to this particular population group.
1) Understanding the role that pharmacists play in medicine optimisation and reduction of medication-related harm in long-term care facilities
2) Understand the impact of the pandemic on the role of the pharmacists in long-term care
3) Discuss multidisciplinary synergies in the context of long-term care facilities
4) Identify changes in organisational culture of reducing psychotropic prescribing in long-term care facilities
Moderator:
-Robert Moss, President Hospital Pharmacy Section of the International Federation of Pharmacists, The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Tim Chen, President FIP Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section, Australia
- Anisa Shivji, Founder and CEO, RxVisit and Long term care expert, Canada
- Hui-Chen Su, Director Taiwan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), China Taiwan
- Mouna Sawan, Researcher Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Monash University Research Fellow, Australia
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5 July 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Delivering asthma right care: For community pharmacists
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Asthma affects up to 1 in 10 people globally. Living well with asthma depends on avoiding triggers and using good, safe medicines in the right way at the right time. However, there is currently much sub-optimal use of medicine. Community pharmacy can be an important part of the asthma pathway and powerful change agents. This webinar will update on major changes in international guidelines that highlight asthma is an inflammatory condition and for safety no-one over 12 should be treated with a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) alone without inhaled corticosteroids. You will hear from community pharmacists in the Asthma Right Care social movement about how to have impactful conversations about personal, national and international change and how to make it happen.
By the end of this webinar participants will have:
-Received a critical update on international asthma guidelines and the implications for pharmacists
-Learnt about tools available to start a conversation with patients and prescribers about Asthma Right Care including how to address over-reliance on SABA and how to use the right medicines in the right way
-Discussed what opportunities, motivation and capabilities are needed to bring about change.
Moderator:
- Ema Paulino, General Manager Ezfy, Portugal
Panellists:
- Francesc Moranta Ribas, Community Pharmacist, Farmacia Sanz Guiilén, Spain
-Darush Attar-Zadeh, Respiratory Lead Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy Locum Independent Prescriber, Cross Chemist North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group, UK
-Debbie Rigby, Director, Pharmeducation Clinical Associate Professor, Queensland University of
Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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1 July 2021, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST
Setting up new FIP UNITWIN centres for excellence and establishing pharmacy schools’ associations: Launch of the FIP UNITWIN pathfinder toolkit
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The “FIP UNITWIN Pathfinder Toolkit” is a step-by-step guide to support the global expansion of the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN programme. It will also support academic institutions across Africa to establish an Africa-wide association of schools of pharmacy, with the leadership of African Pharmaceutical Forum and building on the experiences of similar associations around the world.
At the end of this session, participants will:
1. Learn about the FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN Programme and the value of educational partnerships
2. Share expressions of interest to join new FIP-UNESCO UNITWIN centres for excellence at their regions
3. Discuss the way forward for the establishment of an African-wide association of schools of pharmacy
Moderators:
-Ralph Altiere, Dean and Prof. University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
-Prosper Hiag, President African Pharmaceutical Forum,
Cameroon
Panellists:
-Nilhan Uzman, FIP UNITWIN Programme Lead, FIP Lead for Education Policy and Implementation, The Netherlands
- Anne H Anderson, Vice Chair UK National Commission for UNESCO, UK
- Alison Ubong Etukakpan, FIP Educational Partnerships Coordinator, Nigeria
-Wanda Maldonado, Dean & Representative University of Puerto Rico & COIFFA, Puerto Rico, USA
-Cyril Usifoh, Prof. and former Dean University of Benin, Nigeria
- Yahya E. Choonara, Prof. and Head of the Dep. of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
-Chiluba Mwila, Lecturer & Research University of Zambia, Zambia
-Gisèle Étamé, Head of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Douala, Cameroon
- Aysu Selcuk, Lecturer Ankara University, Turkey
- Khalid Garba Mohammed, Lecturer Bayero University, Nigeria
-Arinola E. Joda, Head of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy Department, University of Lagos, Nigeria
-Reda Djidjik, President & Prof. Algerian Federation of Pharmacy, Algeria
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30 June 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Supporting self-care: musculoskeletal pain and chronicity
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Aim:
To identify how the community pharmacy team can support self-care for people with musculoskeletal pain
Learning objectives:
1. List the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal pain;
2. Describe how to support people with musculoskeletal pain
3. Discuss appropriate management in the choice of medicines.
Moderator:
- Luis Lourenço, FIP Professional Secretary, Community Pharmacy Section, Portugal
Panellists:
- Laura Murphy, Pharmacy Clinical Leader and Clinical, University Health Network - Canada
- Philip Conaghan Director of the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, - UK
- Hilary McKee, Consultant Pharmacist Northern Health and Social Care Trust, UK
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30 June 2021, 19:00 - 20:30 CEST
Boas Práticas de Farmácia /Good Pharmacy Practice
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Participantes
- Ema Paulino , Membro do Comité Executivo/ Secretária Profissional da FIP
- Eduardo Tavares, Presidente da Entidade Reguladora Independente da Saúde (ERIS)
- Artur Nhanengue, Diretor dos Serviços Farmacêuticos do Hospital Central de Maputo (HCM) Moderador Santos Nicolau, Bastonário da Ordem dos Farmacêuticos de Angola
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29 June 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Joining forces across health professionals towards improved vaccination coverage
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Vaccination coverage rates for several diseases are suboptimal and remain below WHO targets in many countries of all income levels. As such, FIP considers that it is essential to promote dialogue and understanding around these perceptions among healthcare professionals’ organisations at the international level, so that these can be cascaded to the regional, country and local levels.
After this webinar the participants should have a better understanding of the following topics:
1. The role of the various health professions in contributing to increased vaccination coverage
2. Drivers and barriers to diversifying vaccination pathways and providers.
3. Possible actions by the different health professions in addressing vaccine hesitancy and complacency.
4. Collaboration and autonomy of the various healthcare professionals in delivering vaccinations.
Moderator:
Jane Barratt, Secretary-General International Federation on Ageing
Panellists:
-David O. Barbe, President World Medical Association
-Howard Catton, Chief Executive Officer International Council of Nurses
- Jonathon Kruger, CEO World Physiotherapy
- Catherine Duggan, CEO International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
- Enzo Bondioni, Executive Director, FDI World Dental Federation
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24 June 2021, 10:00 - 14:00 CEST
Pharmacy Practice Research Virtual Summer Meeting for PhD students, Postdoctoral fellows and supervisors
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The FIP Pharmacy Practice Research SIG (PPR SIG) was created with the main scope of increasing pharmacy practice contributions to global health through the provision of greater access to the latest high-quality international pharmacy practice research. The PPR SIG also aims to cultivate an international forum for the dissemination of quality, international pharmacy practice research for all stakeholders and stimulate communication, discussion, networking, and collaboration between international pharmacy practice stakeholders.
Based on this objective, this PPR virtual summer meeting aims to increase the quality and quantity of pharmacy practice research by exchanging and disseminating information at an international level. New networks and collaborations will be established on major themes for experienced researchers and higher degree students.
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24 June 2021
Workshop on systematic reviews and meta-analyses
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This workshop aims at presenting the state-of-art of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in the biomedical field. An overview of the main changes of the new PRISMA statement (2020) compared to the previous version (2009) is provided. Our role as researchers and healthcare professionals in enhancing science reliability is also discussed.
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24 June 2021
Medication adherence workshop
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This workshop aims at providing an overview on current trends in medication adherence research. Methos for assessing medication adherence are described. The evidence on interventions for managing medication adherence is reviewed. Finally, innovative approaches in this field of research are discussed.
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23 June 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 7 | FIP DG 9: Continuing professional development strategies
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Episode 7 | FIP DG 9: Continuing professional development strategies
Description
The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. The Programme aims to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
FIP Development Goal 9 “Continuing professional development strategies” or “CPD strategies” describes our global ambition in pharmacy to link professional development activity with needs-based health policy initiatives and pharmaceutical career development pathways; as well as develop practice and needs-based CPD, demonstrating clear pathways for CPD of pharmaceutical scientists. This event will host a panel of speakers representing pharmacy practice, science and workforce & education.
Event outcomes:
1. Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 9 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science, and practice)
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to
support DG 9 implementation across the three
elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and
workforce & education within DG 9
4. Engage our members in an activity to support
monitoring and evaluation of the Goal through
data evidence
Moderators:
-Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships - Bahrain
-Amy Chan, Senior Clinical Research Fellow University of Auckland, New Zealand
Panellists:
- Paul Sinclair, Community Pharmacist FIP, Australia
- Rula Darwish, Professor University of Jordan, Jordan
- Rebecka Isaksson, Postdoctoral Research Associate
UCL Department of Chemistry, United Kingdom
- Catherine Duggan, CEO International Pharmaceutical Federation, The Netherlands
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22 June 2021, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Distribution of medicines and promotion of responsible self-care: Channels, changes and challenges
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This webinar will present selected findings from a recent FIP survey on the regulation of the distribution of medicines and pharmacists’ role in supporting responsible self-care. It will also focus on the role of pharmacies in relation to the use of generics, as well as alternative and complementary medicines.
Learning objectives:
1: Awareness of the importance of the community pharmacists’ role in self-care
2: Identify key aspects of the pharmacist’s action in empowering patients for self care
3: Demonstrate possible positions of the pharmacist in the recommendation of alternative and complementary medicines
Moderator:
- Ronald Guse, Chair, FIP Regulators Forum- USA/Canada
Facilitator:
- Rúben Viegas, FIP Practice Development Projects Coordinator - Spain
Panellists:
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, FIP Lead for Practice Development and Transformation - Spain
- Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Lecturer in health services management and leadership, Charles Sturt University - Australia
- Magaly Rodríguez de Bittner, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, Associate Dean of Clinical Services and Practice Transformation and Vice-President Forum of the Americas, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy - USA
Benjamin
K. Botwe, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana - Ghana
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21 June 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
The role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases: a perspective from the Eastern Mediterranean region
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Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to help communities and patients protect themselves from vector-borne diseases (VBDs). This webinar will describe the most prevalent VBDs in the Eastern Mediterranean region, and identify the most relevant roles that pharmacists can play in their prevention (including vector-control strategies and other measures), management and optimal treatment.
Learning objectives:
1) Identify the most prevalent vector-borne diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
2) Describe the characteristics and morbidity and mortality of the main vector-borne diseases in the region.
3) Identify the most relevant roles that pharmacists can play in their prevention (including vector-control strategies and other measures), management and optimal treatment
Moderators:
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Assistant Professor, Sharjah University - United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Wael Ali, President, President Egyptian organization of pharmacy. (EOP) - Egypt
Panellists:
- Rula Darwish, Professor, University of Jordan, Jordan
- Sherif Kamal, Director of pharmaceutical services, Children’s Cancer Hospital- Egypt
- Nidhal Marie, Prof Dr in the School of Pharmacy, Almustansirya University-Iraq - Iraq
- Yousif Adam Ahmed Sabeel, Director, Planning and Policy Department, National Medical Supplies Fund - Sudan
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17 June 2021, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Introducing the FIP ‘Transforming Vaccination Globally, Regional and Nationally’ 2021: Accelerating equity, access and sustainability through policy development and implementation
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Episode 1, the digital programme’s Opening Event, will set the stage for the entire programme. Together we will revisit the key outcomes of the Transforming Vaccination 2020 programme, specifically focusing on the outcomes relating to shaping policy around equity, access and sustainability and how they are shaping the FIP vaccination agenda for 2021. We will also describe this year’s programme, outline its key aims and objectives as well as outcomes. This special programme opener is for anyone invested in transforming and shaping vaccination in pharmacy!
Moderators:
- Lina Bader, Lead for Workforce Transformation & Development, International Pharmaceutical Federation -Saudi Arabia
- Farah Aqqad, Regional Engagement and Project Coordinator International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Jordan
Panellists:
- Catherine Duggan, CEO International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - The Netherlands
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Development and Transformation International Pharmaceutical
Federation (FIP) - Spain
- G. Sumalatha, Executive Committee Member SEARPharm Forum - India
- Prosper Hiag, President African Pharmaceutical Forum (APF) - Cameroon
- John Jackson, President Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum - Australia
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, President EMROPharm Forum, Academic &Healthcare consultant - UAE
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16 June 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Delivering person-centred support for self-care: current and future pharmacy practice
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This event will showcase current self-care delivery in community pharmacy across the globe and explore how future delivery could look. People centred care is at the heart of self-care and so this is an important area to explore including the associated communication skills. Strategies to build trust and rapport is vital to self-care will also be discussed. This topic is important because pharmacy teams are increasingly supporting patients with self-care.
Aim:
Explain current and future practice with delivering people centred self-care.
Learning objectives:
1. Summarise current practice of self-care delivery;
2. Propose future practice of self-care delivery;
3. Define people centred care;
4. List the communication skills required for people-centred care;
5. Discuss how to build trust and rapport to deliver self-care.
Moderator:
Sari Westermarck, Proprietary Pharmacist (Finland)
Speakers:
Alistair Bursey, New Brunswick College of Pharmacists, Canada.
David Skinner, President, International Self-care Foundation
Parisa Aslani, Professor of Medicines Use Optimisation, University of Sydney, Australia.
Betty Chaar, Associate Professor, University of Sydney, Australia
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16 June 2021, 19:00 - 20:30 CEST
Como começar uma organização de Jovens Farmacêuticos em início de carreira/ How to start an association of young pharmacists in start of career
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Webinar promovido pela AFPLP - FIP/YPG - APJF com as participações de:
- Catarina Nobre (Associação Portuguesa de Jovens Farmacêuticos)
- Filipa Ferreira (Secção Jovem da Federação Internacional Farmacêutica)
- Jorge Batista (Associação de Farmacêuticos dos Países de Língua Portuguesa)
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15 June 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Outdoor and indoor air pollution: short- and long-term impacts on health
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Air pollution needs to be addressed urgently and not only as an environmental and ecological threat, but also as a direct threat to health. This webinar will describe the multiple ways in which air pollution can be harmful to health. Understanding such impacts is essential so that professional services and interventions by pharmacists can be developed to address this global threat.
Learning objectives:
- Identify the various ways that outdoor and indoor air pollution impacts on human health
- Understand the short-term and long-term impact of air pollution on health
- Illustrate how air pollution might change the type of professional services offered by pharmacists
- Describe the different roles pharmacists can play in addressing air pollution
Moderator:
Prof. Rula Darwish, University of Jordan - Jordan
Panellists:
Prof. Gary WK Wong, Professor and honorary consultant, Department of Paediatrics Chinese University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong
Prof. Fan Chung, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College - UK
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14 June 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Mentorship: Effectively utilising the GROW model as a way to develop your skills and expertise.
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The FIP YPG mentorship programme which is currently on the first cycle aims to provide guidance for young pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who are developing their career.
The webinar will focus on educating young pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists on how to effectively utilize the GROW model as a way to develop their skills and expertise in mentorship and it is an excerpt from the career development toolkit for early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. There will also be a panel session where the participants will have the opportunity to interact with panelists; the panel will include the main speaker, two mentors and two mentees. The aim of the Panel session is to provide participants with practical examples of how mentorship works and provide feedback on the current FIP YPG mentorship cycle.
The learning outcomes for the webinar include:
· Participants will be introduced to the FIP YPG mentorship program.
· Participants will learn about the GROW model and how it can be effectively linked to mentorship.
· Participants will get feedback and real-life testimonials from mentors and mentees in the ongoing cycle of the FIP YPG mentorship programme.
· Participants will also gain insights on the important attributes to consider for, when selecting mentors in their desired area of practice.
Moderator:
- Benjamin Wong, Lead Digital Health Record Analyst, Government ACT - Australia
Main speaker:
- Margarita Gutierrez, Assistant Professor 5, University of the Philippines- Manila College of Pharmacy - Philippines
Panellists:
- Charlotte Verner Rossing, Director of Research and Development at Pharmakon, The Danish College of Pharmacy practice - Denmark
- Miranda Sertić, Ass. Professor, University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry - Croatia
- Aulia Hanifah Fadlol, Business Development at GoApotik, PT. Global Urban Esensial / University of Indonesia - Indonesia
- Emine Merve Yıldırım, Pharmacy Student - Turkey
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9 June 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 6 | FIP DG 21: Sustainability in pharmacy
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. The programme aims to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
FIP Development Goal 21 “Sustainability in pharmacy” is not only about ensuring sustainable services in practice and all that this encompasses, but also covers the impact of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals on the environment. In this event, we explore sustainability in pharmacy from the perspectives of workforce & education, science, as well as practice – and we will showcase the strategies, tools and resources of FIP on this Goal. The event features a global panel of pharmacy experts and is co-chaired by FIP CEO Dr Catherine Duggan.
Event outcomes:
1. Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 21 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science, and practice)
2.Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 21 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 21
4. Engage our members in an activity to support monitoring and evaluation of the Goal through data evidence
Moderator:
Catherine Duggan, CEO - FIP, The Netherlands
Co-moderator:
Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Workforce Transformation & Development, Saudi Arabia
Panelists':
Eeva Teräsalmi, FIP Vice President, Finland
Susan James, Director of quality at Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada
Saja Alnahar, Assistant Professor Yarmouk University - Jordan
Eduardo Savio, President Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas, Uruguay
Manjiri Gharat, Vice-President Indian Pharmaceutical Association, India
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9 June 2021, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
FIP Guidelines for Dissolution Testing of Solid Oral Products
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Dissolution testing is an important physiochemical test for the development of solid oral dosage forms. As a quality control test, the dissolution test is used for assessment of drug product quality and is specified for batch release and regulatory stability studies. In vitro dissolution test results
can often be correlated with the biopharmaceutical behavior of a product. This webinar provides a summary
of views from major global agencies (Europe, Japan, United States), pharmacopoeias, academia, and
industry. Based on available guidance and literature, this webinar summarizes highlights for development
and validation of a suitable dissolution method, setting appropriate specification.
Clarify the importance of dissolution testing within the pharmaceutical lifecycle.
Learning objectives:
• Understand the concept of Dissolution Testing
• Learn which parameters are relevant for the development of a dissolution method
• Learn how to validate the dissolution method
• Learn how to set suitable specifications
Moderator:
Jobst Limberg, Head of Unit Scientific Quality in European Procedures, Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM) - Germany
Panellist:
Horst-Dieter Friedel, Former Director, Former Bayer AG - Germany
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8 June 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
If you knew then what you know now: Sharing and assessing one year of remote and online learning
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In this interactive session, faculty members and students, will share their past year’s experience with remote and online pharmacy education. Through pre- and in-session polling, we’ll share and discuss what we wish we knew one year ago, what we know now, and what we’d still like to know. Topics will be audience-driven, in the themes of educational methods, faculty support, student views, regional differences and others. The session's learnings will allow us to build future offerings, meeting members' needs.
Learning objectives:
At the end of this session, all participants (faculty members and students from all regions) will be able to:
- Participate in the sharing, assessment and discussion of global perspectives on remote and online learning, through pre- and in-session polling;
- Share and discuss their past year’s remote and online education and assessment experience, noting tips, challenges and rewards, and remaining questions;
- Provide innovative ideas to improve remote and online pharmacy education based on experience of the past year and goals for the future.
Moderators:
-Shaun Gleason, University of Colorado, USA
-Carl Schneider, University of Sydney, Australia
Panellists:
-Vivienne Mak, Monash University, Australia
-Sarah Scoular, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, USA
-Rebekah Moles, University of Sydney - Australia
-Claire Anderson, Division of Pharmacy Practice, UK
-Younes Karodeh, Howard University, USA
-Jamila Jorden, Howard University, USA
-Daniel Moraga, University of Valparaiso, Chile
-Emmanuella Nzeribe, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana
-Priscilla Owusu-Mensah, Student, Kwame Nkrumah University, Ghana
-Ikwaibom Umoiyoho, Hospital Pharmacist, Nigeria
-LaMarcus Wingate, Howard University - USA
- Patricia Acuna, Faculty of Pharmacy. U. Valparaiso - Chile
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4 June 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Obesity and weight management: Pharmacist-led services and approaches
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This webinar will focus on the the role of community of pharmacists in weight management and obesity prevention, screening, referral and management, pharmacy-led weight management approaches and the intergenerational correlations in hypercholesterolemia and obesity. In addition, we will also present selected aspects from the FIP handbook on nutrition and weight management for pharmacists, to be launched that day.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the role of community of pharmacists in obesity and weight management prevention, screening and referral
- Discuss the importance of prevention and management of childhood obesity
- Share good practices in terms of community pharmacy services focusing on weight management
Moderator:
Leonila Ocampo, ExCo member Community Pharmacy Section - Philippines
Panellists:
- Lauren Blum, Global engagement fellow, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy - USA
- Irene Um, Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney - Australia
- Adela Martin,
Member of the Board of Directors and Research Support Officer,
Spanish Society of Clinical, Healthcare and Community Pharmacy (SEFAC) - Spain
- Jorge Robledo, Director of the Interinstitutional Prevention and Health Education Program - Argentina
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3 June 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Drugs to tackle a pandemic – something old and something new
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During the COVID-19 pandemic the scientific community has united in the common strive to find the facts needed to fight the virus. Early in the pandemic there was a great push towards drug repurposing to find ways of treating those affected by the virus. Lately we have seen great advancements with vaccines helping to prevent the development of severe effects. In this webinar we will see two case studies: the repurposing of remdesivir and the development of an mRNA-based vaccine.
learning objectives:
In this webinar the participants will:
1. gain a better understanding of repurposing of remdesivir and the effectiveness of this treatment
2. learn about the development of mRNA vaccines utilized to prevent COVID
3. receive a greater understanding of how mRNA treatments can be applied to other diseases
Moderator:
Professor Ross McKinnon, Beat Cancer Professorial Chair in the College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University Australia
Panellists:
Dr. Rebecka Isaksson, Postdoctoral Research Associate, UCL Department of Chemistry, United Kingdom
PharmD Sunish Shah, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (infectious diseases), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Interim Clinical Coordinator (antimicrobial stewardship), Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Adjunct Professor, University of St. Joseph College of Pharmacy, US/India
Professor Colin Pouton, Professor of Pharmaceutical Biology, Monash University Australia
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2 June 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Gestión adecuada de la selección de medicamentos en autocuidado
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2 June 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Appropriate management in the choice of medicines for self-care
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This event will showcase the four pillars of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section’s Vision – review, prescribe, dispense, administer. It will also signpost how to empower patients, pharmacists, healthcare professionals about the value of selfcare and the importance of appropriate management for selecting medicines for self-care.
Aim:
Describe appropriate management for selecting medicines for self-care
Learning objectives:
1. List the four pillars of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section’s vision;
2. Define people-centred care;
3. Discuss approaches to empower people, pharmacists and healthcare professionals about the importance of self-care;
4. List minor ailments and common conditions;
5. Identify appropriate management for selection medicines for self-care
Moderator:
Leonila Ocampo, President, Asia Pacific Institute for Medication Management - Philippines
Panelists:
- Daragh Connolly, Vice President Community Pharmacy Section FIP - Ireland
- Lina Bader, FIP Lead for Workforce Transformation and Development FIP - Saudi Arabia
- Charlie Benrimoj, Emeritus Professor, University of Sydney - Australia
- Nardine Nakhla, Faculty Member, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy - Canada
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29 May 2021, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
La farmacia humanitaria durante el covid-19. Gestión de desafíos durante una nueva era
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La farmacia humanitaria durante el covid-19. Gestión de desafíos durante una nueva era
En este webinar discutiremos cómo diversas organizaciones humanitarias -FSF-Argentina, FSF-Chile y FSF-España- centradas en el trabajo de farmacia, se han adaptado a la pandemia de COVID-19.
Objetivos de aprendizaje:
1. Comprender cómo puede continuar el trabajo humanitario en tiempos de pandemia.
2. Conocer varios ejemplos de trabajo humanitario durante la pandemia de COVID-19.
3. Obtener nuevas ideas y construir redes dentro del campo de la farmacia humanitaria.
Los temas se basan en el trabajo, incluyendo desafíos e innovaciones, que tres organizaciones (de España, Argentina y Chile) han desarrollado durante la pandemia de COVID-19
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28 May 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Nutritional approaches to the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases: Roles for pharmacists
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This webinar will focus on the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases, and the role that pharmacists can play to support healthy nutrition choices for different population groups. We plan to invite a range of expert speakers to address important aspects such as the role of community of pharmacists in diabetes prevention, screening, referral and management, the role of dietary supplements in disease management and one example of a community pharmacy nutrition service. In addition, we will also present selected aspects from the FIP handbook on nutrition and weight management for pharmacists, to be launched that day.
Learning objectives:
1: Understand the role of community of pharmacists in diabetes prevention, screening, referral and management
2: Discuss the role of dietary supplements in disease management
3: Share good practices in terms of community pharmacy services focusing on nutrition
Moderator:
Ms Manjiri Gharat, FIP Vice President, India
Speakers:
- Lauren Blum , UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA
- Iryna Vlasenko, Vice president, International Diabetes Federation, Ukraine
- Joanna Harnett, Senior Lecturer, Sydney Pharmacy School, Australia
- Dr. Josep Tur Marí, Professor of Physiology and Head of the Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress (NUCOX), University of the Balearic Island
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27 May 2021, 15:30 - 17:00 CEST
Community pharmacy regulation, access and remuneration – global trends
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This webinar will present selected findings from a recent FIP survey on community pharmacy models and self-care. It will provide an overview of trends affecting community pharmacies’ sustainability, namely the impact of players such as Amazon or the evolution of remuneration models for professional services. It will also provide a snapshot of community pharmacy in China.
Learning objectives:
1: Awareness of different remuneration models and sustainability of pharmacy business.
2: Discuss possible changes in community pharmacies in light of the digital era.
3: Share good practices in terms of evidence-based model regarding remuneration of pharmacy services.
Moderator:
Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary - Portugal
Panellists:
Gonçalo Sousa Pinto and Rúben Viegas, FIP
Lars-Ake Söderlund, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section
Sónia Queirós, National Association of Pharmacies of Portugal
China
Yue
Guan,
Deputy chief pharmacist, Head of Clinical Pharmacy Office,
Xijing Hospital Affiliated to the Fourth Military Medical University -
China
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26 May 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 5 | FIP DG 1: Academic capacity
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
This programme is all about engaging the profession and supporting the profession to deliver in relevant and purposeful ways. By engaging our profession, members & colleagues everywhere with these relevant and applicable goals for the decade ahead, we can provide tools, monitoring and evaluation through data evidence, and identifying priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education.
Find out more about the FIP Development Goals here: www.fip.org/fip-development-goals
Moderator:
Patricia Acuna-Johnson, Faculty Member, School of Chemistry and Pharmacy/Faculty of Pharmacy. U. Valparaiso, Chile, U. Valparaiso - Chile
Co-moderator:
Shaun Gleason, Director, Distance Degrees and Programs; Associate Professor, Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy - USA
Panellists:
- Claire Anderson, Professor of Social Pharmacy, Division of Pharmacy Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham - UK
- Arijana Mestrovic, Assistant Professor, Pharma Expert - Croatia
- Pierre Moreau, Dean, Kuwait University - Canada/Kuwait
- Marilyn Morris, SUNY Distinguished Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo- USA
- Mariam Boakye Gyasi, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Ghana
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26 May 2021, 19:00 - 20:30 CEST
Medicamentos Falsificados e Sub-standard / Falsified and substandard medicines
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O tema deste evento digital é o papel do farmacêutico no combate e gestão dos Medicamentos Falsificados e Substandards.
Esta pandemia acentuou as inequidades e as dificuldades no acesso aos medicamentos essenciais que promovem ainda mais este flagelo global.
Ouviremos a experiência da implementação do guia curricular da FIP desenvolvido para suporte à capacitação de farmacêuticos no combate a medicamentos falsificados e substandards, seguida da partilha das intervenções desenvolvidas em Angola, Moçambique e Portugal.
Os oradores partilharão a sua visão e experiência, permitindo a participação e debate de participantes dos 7 países de Lingua Portuguesa.
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20 May 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
The role of the pharmacist in the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases: African region
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Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to help communities and patients protect themselves from vector-borne diseases (VBDs). This webinar will describe the most prevalent VBDs in the African region, and identify the most relevant roles that pharmacists can play in their prevention (including vector-control strategies and other measures), management and optimal treatment.
Learning objectives:
1) Identify the most prevalent vector-borne diseases in the African region.
2) Describe the characteristics and morbidity and mortality of the main vector-borne diseases in the region.
3) Identify the most relevant roles that pharmacists can play in their prevention (including vector-control strategies and other measures), management and optimal treatment.
Moderator:
Arinola Joda, Associate Professor, Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos - Asst. Secretary/Editor in Chief, APF -Nigeria
Panellists:
- Lilyana Dayo, County Malaria Program Officer and Senior Advisor, Health System Strengthening, County Malaria Program, Kisumu - Kenya
- Azuka Oparah, Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Edo State -Nigeria
- James Frimpong, Deputy Programme Manager, National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) - Ghana
- Folasade Lawal, MD/CEO Victory Drugs Limited, Festac, Lagos- Nigeria
- Gisele Etame, Pharmacist and associate professor; Faculty of medicine and pharmaceutical sciences, University of Douala - Cameroon
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19 May 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Shaping the future of self-care: healthcare needs & challenges
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This event will set the scene for FIP’s self-care digital events programme. It will describe what the programme consists of and the main learning outcomes. This topic is important because pharmacy teams are increasingly supporting patients with self-care. The event will also describe what self-care involves, its benefits and the future of self-care. There will be a panel discussion about how pharmacy can shape the future of self-care.
Aim:
To describe the future of self-care, its healthcare needs and challenges as well as the role pharmacy plays.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define self-care;
2. List the benefits of self-care;
3. Consider the healthcare needs and challenges of self-care;
4. Discuss the role of pharmacy in shaping the future of self-care.
Chair:
Mr. Lars-Åke Söderlund, President Community Pharmacy Section FIP, Sweden.
Panellists:
Ms. Judy Stenmark, Director General Global Self-care Federation.
Ms. Catherine Laverty, Director of Communications, Global Self-Care Federation.
Mr. Daragh Connolly, Vice President Community Pharmacy Section FIP, Ireland.
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18 May 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Hearing from our heroes: Students and young pharmacists on the frontline Part 2
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The world’s pharmacy team, including students and young pharmacists, is fighting COVID-19. Some students have been working on the frontline during COVID as volunteers. In this webcast, we will talk to pharmacists and students from different regions, learn about their experiences and share their stories.
Learning objectives:
1- Learn about pharmacy students’ and young pharmacists' experiences working in different countries during COVID-19 pandemic.
2- Discuss some of the challenges and possible solutions faced by pharmacy students and young pharmacists working during COVID-19.
Moderator:
Naoko Arakawa, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy, University of Nottingham -UK
Co-moderator:
Dimitrios-Ilias Balourdas, PhD Candidate, Goethe University Frankfurt, Structural Genomics Consortium - Germany
Panellists:
- Sarah Emerson, Principal Advisor, Immunisation, Ministry of Health - New Zealand
- Gelan Mahmoud Zakhera, Registered Pharmacist at a Hospital Pharmacy International Pharmaceutical Student’s Federation - Egypt
Guests:
- Kats, Hospital pharmacist in training Haaglanden Medisch Centrum - The Netherlands
- Comfort Tanaka Gutu, Public Health Pharmacist (District Pharmacist), Ministry of Health and Childcare - Zimbabwe
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12 May 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 4 | FIP DG 20: Digital health
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. Starting in March, the 21 digital events aim to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
This programme is all about engaging the profession and supporting the profession to deliver in relevant and purposeful ways. By engaging our profession, members & colleagues everywhere with these relevant and applicable goals for the decade ahead, we can provide tools, monitoring and evaluation through data evidence, and identifying priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education.
Find out more about the FIP Development Goals here: www.fip.org/fip-development-goals
Moderator:
Jacqueline Surugue, Hospital Pharmacist, France
Panellists:
- Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse, Director Utrecht University School of Pharmacy - The Netherlands
- Paul Fahey, Independent Healthcare Consultant - Ireland
- Charlotte Verner Rossing, Director of Research and Development Pharmakon - Denmark
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11 May 2021, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
QbD in Biologics Drug Product Development and Manufacturing
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Biopharmaceutical drug product development is a multistage process that involves various activities from molecule design to process engineering and validation. QbD based approaches can help connect consecutive stages of product development to each other and ultimately to the desired clinical performance. The webinar will address practical approaches to utilizing QbD based approaches for biologics drug product formulation and process development as well as manufacturing using case studies as examples.
Learning objectives:
*How QbD is applied to discrete stages in biologics development and manufacturing
*Application of QbD that is phase- appropriate
*Case studies of real- life examples
Moderator:
Mathew Cherian, Consultant - USA
Co-moderator:
Maria Mantziri, Quality Project Manager, IPS ExCo Associate - Germany
Panellist:
Krishnan Sampath, Executive Director, Analytical and Drug Product Sciences MacroGenics - USA
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5 May 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Virtual delivery in class: Spicing up lectures in an online environment and maintaining the quality and standards as an academic pharmacy leader
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COVID-19 has not only changed our daily routines, it also changed the traditional education system into distance learning or hybrid model. And convening classes with live and pre-recorded lessons challenged the pharmacy academics to innovate methods to engage their students in active online learning. This webinar will focus on pharmacy schools and accreditation bodies’ roles to make online learning creative and effective for students. Immersing pharmacy students in research, and meeting pharmacy students’ needs in an online environment will be addressed by the experts in their fields. Also, pharmacy students will discover enrichened ways to adjust and foster their education in online/virtual delivery.
Learning objectives:
1. To explore the roles of accreditation bodies in the quality of pharmacy programmes and transition to online
2. To determine the roles of schools of pharmacy in maintaining quality of programmes including skills development and experiential learning (especially when transitioning to online/virtual learning)
3. To describe the skills that professors/teachers must adopt/adapt to maintain quality of programmes (especially online/virtual versions)
4. To discuss how learners should adapt their learning to maintain their quality of learning during online/virtual delivery
Moderator:
- Carlo Marra, Dean School of Pharmacy University of Otago - New Zealand
Facilitator:
- Naoko Arakawa, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy University of Nottingham- UK
Panellists:
- Vibhu Solanki, Associate Professor of Community Pharmacy and Digital Education University of Nottingham - UK
- Janet P. Engle, Executive Director Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education- USA
- Ilkay Erdogan Orhan, Dean Gazi University, Faculty of Pharmacy - Turkey
- Yahya Choonara, Professor University of Witwatersrand - South Africa
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3 May 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Digital health in pharmacy education: Global showcase of initiatives from pharmacy schools
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early half of the
pharmacy schools
that have
responded
to “
FIP digital health in pharmacy education
survey
reported that
digital health was not taught in their
programmes. “
FIP digital health in pharmacy education
” report indicates that the development of knowledge and skills of digital health tools and provision is relevant to all pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences students.
This digital event will act as a global showcase of digital health education initiatives from pharmacy schools which were published on FIP’s report on digital health in pharmacy education.
Participants will have
the
opportunity to
deep dive in
the case studies from across the world
so as to
adopt and
adapt
innovations
on
digital health education
at their institutions.
Learning objectives:
Learn about
various
educational initiatives from pharmacy schools to build digital health competencies,
Explore good practices on course descriptions, examples of assignments and learning activities on digital health,
Identify
steps to develop similar initiatives on d
igital health
at their own
instit
ution
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29 April 2021, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 3 | FIP DG 16: Communicable diseases
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The 3rd episode of the programme explores FIP Development Goal 16: Communicable diseases. Through this goal, we aim to oversee the prevention, surveillance, scientifically strategic management and therapeutic optimisation of communicable and vector-borne diseases. This event will take place during World Immunisation Week and it will reiterate the commitment of pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmaceutical educators to improving vaccination coverage around the world, and to further support the prevention and management of communicable diseases.
Event outcomes:
1. Describe and explain the components of FIP DG 16 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 16 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 16
4. Engage our members in an activity to support monitoring and evaluation of the Goal through data evidence
Moderator:
Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, FIP Lead for Practice Development and Transformation - Spain
Facilitator:
Rúben Viegas, FIP Practice Development Projects Coordinator - Spain
Panellists:
- Ian Bates, Chair of pharmacy education, UCL, FIP Director of the Workforce Development Hub - UK
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, President, Community Pharmacy Section, FIP - Sweden
- Eduardo Savio, President Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas - Uruguay
- Cameron Phillips, Academic and Senior Pharmacist, Flinders University College of Medicine and Public health & Flinders - Australia
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28 April 2021, 19:00 - 20:30 CEST
Doenças transmitidas por vetores /Vector-borne diseases
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A webinar entitled
“Challenges and Opportunities for the Pharmaceutical Profession in the Lusophone Space - Vector-borne diseases”
will take place on
28 April
at
19:00 CEST, delivered jointly by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and the Association of Pharmacists of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (AFPLP) in
Portuguese language
This webinar will be based on the FIP Handbook for Pharmacists on vector-borne diseases, produced in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas. The speakers will present and discuss case studies from various Portuguese-speaking countries of the unique role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases.
Um webinar intitulado “
Desafios e Oportunidades para a Profissão Farmacêutica no espaço lusófono –Doenças transmitidas por vetores”
terá lugar no dia 28 de abril, às
18:00 horário de Portugal
, organizado conjuntamente pela Federação Internacional Farmacêutica (FIP) e a Associação de Farmacêuticos dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (AFPLP) em língua portuguesa. Este webinar será baseado no Manual da FIP para Farmacêuticos sobre doenças transmitidas por vetores, produzido em colaboração com o o Fórum Farmacêutico das Américas. Os oradores apresentarão e discutirão estudos de caso de vários países lusófonos sobre o papel único dos farmacêuticos na prevenção e gestão de doenças transmitidas por vetores.
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21 April 2021, 20:00 - 21:30 CEST
El farmacéutico en la prevención y manejo de las enfermedades transmisibles por vectores: una perspectiva de la región de las Américas
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Los farmacéuticos tienen una posición privilegiada para ayudar a las comunidades y a los pacientes a protegerse de las enfermedades transmitidas por vectores (ETV). En este webinar se describirán las ETV con mayor prevalencia en las Américas; posteriormente se identificaran las intervenciones farmacéuticas más relevantes en este ámbito y por último se presentarán tres experiencias desarrolladas por el Foro Farmacéutico de las Américas referentes al abordaje farmacéutico de las ETV.
Objetivos de aprendizaje:
1) Reconocer los principales conceptos relacionados con las enfermedades transmisibles por vectores.
2) Describir las características y la morbi-mortalidad de las principales enfermedades transmisibles por vectores en la región de las Américas.
3) Determinar las actividades que el farmacéutico puede desarrollar desde la farmacia para la prevención, detección, control y gestión de la farmacoterapia de las enfermedades transmisibles por vectores.
4) Identificar las experiencias desarrolladas por el Foro Farmacéutico de las Américas para apoyar las acciones de los farmacéuticos en la lucha contra las enfermedades transmisibles por arbovirus.
Moderator:
Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Director de Desarrollo y Transformación de la Práctica Farmacéutica
Federación Internacional Farmacéutica (FIP) - Portugal
Facilitator:
Yajaira Quesada Rojas, Secretaria Técnica - Foro Farmacéutico de las Américas - Costa Rica.
Ponentes:
-Cristina Fernández Barrantes, Farmacéutica, Centro de Información de Medicamentos del Servicio de Farmacia del Hospital San Juan de Dios, San José-Costa Rica
-Nuria Montero Chinchilla, Farmacéutica, Directora de Práctica Farmacéutica
Foro Farma-Costa Rica.
-Sofía Segura Cano, Farmacéutica, Programa Institucional para la Persona Adulta y Adulta Mayor de la Universitad Costa Rica
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20 April 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Innovative cultural sensitivity training for pharmacy students
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This session targets stakeholders involved in professional and continuing pharmacy education. Its purpose is to equip educators with strategies and techniques used in cultural sensitivity training for pharmacy students, an essential component of modern pharmacy education and optimal patient care. Specifically, experts will share strategies and lessons learned from creating and tailoring educational activities within the pharmacy curriculum that address cultural sensitivity.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify key steps in creating activities aimed to improve cultural sensitivity among pharmacy students
• Describe strategies educators can use to engage students in learning about and addressing the needs of patients from different culture
• Consider strategies for integrating cultural sensitivity training in pharmacy curricula
Moderator:
- Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for Provision and Partnerships, Bahrain
Panellists:
- Mohamed Amin, Associate Professor, Beirut Arab University - Lebanon
- Cherie Lucas, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Education Manager (Experiential Placements), University of Technology - Australia
- Gizem Gülpınar, Research Assistant, Ankara University - Turkey
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19 April 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Medicines reconciliation: an essential pharmacist-led service to ensuring patient safety
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As the second installment of the two-part series on pharmacists’ role in ensuring patient safety, this webinar will explore medicines reconciliation as an essential service in ensuring patient safety. As transitions of care bear an increased risk of medication discrepancies, which lead to adverse effects, pharmacist-led medicines reconciliation has been demonstrated to effectively resolve such discrepancies and contribute to avoiding patient harm. Pharmacy experts and FIP team members from around the world will be presenting data supporting this service in addition to the FIP toolkit on medicines reconciliation launched this February.
Learning objectives:
• Define medicines reconciliation and review data supporting the clinical and economic benefits associated with the service
• Explore examples of medicines reconciliation practices from different regions
• Become familiar with the FIP medicines reconciliation toolkit to support the advocacy and implementation of the service
Moderator:
Nam-Anh Nguyen, Medication Safety Advanced Practice Pharmacist Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (Perth, Australia) & The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia - Australia
Panellists:
- Jonathan Penm, Senior Lecturer The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy
Assistant Secretary, Hospital Pharmacy Section - Australia
- Régis Vaillancourt, Director of Pharmacy
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Canada
- Veerle Foulon, Professor KU Leuven - Belgium
- Matthew Hung, Clinical Staff Pharmacist St. Mary’s Hospital, Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre - Canada
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14 April 2021, 12:00 - 13:30 CEST
Pharmacy technician research – highlighting recent literature
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Pharmacy technicians have a critical role in the delivery of healthcare and patient care services. This webinar will offer an overview of current research and publications about pharmacy technicians’ contributions. Speakers will also discuss the importance of data, evidence, and research related to pharmacy technician practice and describe current literature that demonstrates the value of the pharmacy support workforce.
Learning objectives:
· Understand the importance of data, evidence, and research related to the role and practice of pharmacy technicians
· Learn about the many contributions of pharmacy technicians on an international level
· Describe recent and upcoming publications regarding pharmacy technicians
Moderator:
- Ryan Burke, Director of Professional Affairs Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTAC - United States
Co-moderator:
Teri-Lynne, Fogarty Lecturer/ Coordinator of Pharmacy technician programme Nelson Mandela University PTAC member - South Africa
Panellists:
- Kimberly McKeirnan, Associate Professor, Pharmacotherapy Director for the Center for Pharmacy Practice Research Washington State University, PTAC Member - United States
- Charlotte Verner Rossing, Director of R&D
Pharmakon, Danish College of Pharmacy Practice, Vice-chair FIP Special Interest Group on Pharmacy Practice Research - Denmark
- Tamara Köhler, Consultant and lecturer, PhD Candidate FPZ-instituut -Netherlands
- Michael Mungoma, Dean, School of Pharmacy Mount Kenya University PTAC Member - Kenya
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12 April 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Reducing medication harm through medicines use reviews: pharmacists at the frontline
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This webinar will explore pharmacists’ frontline role in reducing medication-related harm through medicines use review (MUR). Pharmacists from different care settings from across the world will discuss how MUR has been integrated into their clinical practice in addition to the evidence for the clinical and economic benefits supporting this service. Finally, the FIP toolkit on MUR, launched in December 2020, will be presented.
• Define Medicines Use Review (MUR) and discuss the clinical and economic evidence supporting its implementation
• Explore examples of MUR practices from different regions
• Become familiar with the FIP MUR toolkit to support the advocacy and establishment of the service
Moderator:
- Marja Airaksinen, Chair of the FIP Working Group on Patient Safety - Finland
Panellists:
- Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant Professor University of Lisbon - Portugal
- Nai-Hwa Mei, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Department of Pharmacy, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital - China Taiwan
- Matthew Hung, Clinical Staff Pharmacist St. Mary’s Hospital, Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre Practice Development Projects Assistant (consultancy) - Canada
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7 April 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 2 | FIP DG 18: Access to medicines, devices & services
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “Setting goals for the decade ahead” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the 21 goals over 21 events in 2021. The Programme aims to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
The 2nd episode of the FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” programme explores FIP Development Goal 18: Access to medicines, devices and services. Through this goal, we aim to optimise access to effective and innovative medicines, medical devices and pharmaceutical care through frameworks, education and training. Together we will showcase the importance of access to medicines, devices and services as a means to attaining better health for all.
Event outcomes:
1. Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 18 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
2. Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 18 implementation across the three elements.
3. Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 18
4. Engage our members in an activity to support monitoring and evaluation of the Goal through data evidence
Moderator:
Marwan Akel, FIP Projects Manager – Workforce FIP, Lebanon
Co-moderator:
Desak Ernawati, FIP Global Lead for DG4 Advanced practice & specialisation, Indonesia
Panellists:
- Bärbel Holbein, FIP Global Lead for DG7 Advancing integrated services, Germany
- Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary- Portugal
- Giovanni Pauletti, Associate Dean & Pfeiffer Chair University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis -USA
Find out more about the FIP Development Goals here: www.fip.org/fip-development-goals.
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6 April 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Online access to medicines: lessons learnt for self-care
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Online delivery of goods became very common nowadays, and even increased during COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns. The way consumers obtain medicines, as special type of goods, is also changing. In some countries, buying medicines online is becoming common practice, because buyers are preferring to order their medicines through a click of a button rather than taking a trip to a pharmacy or a drug store. However, online customers may have difficulty knowing whether an Internet pharmacy is a legitimate operation, without the same confidence as they would have had in the neighborhood pharmacy. What are the practices in place to make sure that the online patient or customer can rely that they will receive the medicine they need? What are the advantages and disadvantages to accessing medicines on-line from patients, as well as from pharmacists’ point of view? Since medicines are regulated products and the need for consideration of ethical issues in access to medicines is important, the online pharmacy services have both advantages and disadvantages. What are the medicines patients are allowed to receive online in different countries? What is the scope of online pharmaceutical services vis-à-vis medicine procurement, distribution, online prescriptions, internet drug information, pharmaceutical care services, etc.?
Chair:
- Sari Westermarck, Owner-Proprietary pharmacist, Vihti 1. Pharmacy - Finland
Panellists:
- Manjiri Gharat, FIP Vice-President, FIP - India
- Filipa Alves da Costa, Assistant Professor, University of Lisbon - Portugal
- John Hertig, Board President Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies - USA
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29 March 2021, 14:00 - 15:10 CEST
Continuing Professional development cycle; a suitable career development model for early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists
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For a young and early career pharmacist or pharmaceutical scientist, choosing the right career is no easy feat. Not only are the options too numerous for one to choose sometimes, they can also seem quite few, depending on one’s exposure. Notwithstanding, the path to each career requires intricate and timely preparation to gain the required expertise.
This FIP YPG webinar seeks to introduce young pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists to the Career development cycle and how it can effectively be used as a tool for professional development. Each speaker will cover fundamental insights with practical examples from their personal and professional experience with an aim to equip attendees with personalized and strategic leads for their effective career evolution.
The learning outcomes include:
1. Attendees will gain insights about the steps in the career development cycle.
2. Attendees will understand how to effectively utilize the continuing professional development cycle (Reflection, Planning, Action and Evaluation).
3. Attendees will learn about effective reflection and subsequent planning as a tool for continuing professional development
4. Attendees will gain knowledge on how properly carry out the evaluation process after taking appropriate action as it relates to career development.
Chair:
- Ikwaibom Umoiyoho, Hospital Pharmacist, Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre - Nigeria
Moderator:
- Ravi Sharma, Director of England, Royal Pharmaceutical Society - United Kingdom
Panellists:
- Anisha Sandhu, Lecturer, Monash University - Malaysia
- Arit Udoh, Global Lead FIP DG4/ Senior Clinical Project Manager, University of Birmingham - United Kingdom
- Toyin Tofade, Dean and Professor, Howard University College of Pharmacy - United States of America
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25 March 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Online pharmacy operations around the world
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Topics to address:
• Technology, which was first developed to facilitate communication, has now grown into a global network of computer systems that link multiple platforms and create interrelationships between governments, academic institutions, businesses and consumers.
• Implementing healthcare based on information system and technologies (e.g. e-health) had been proposed as a way to improve health services. Hence, the scope of pharmacy practice has expanded to the provision of pharmaceutical services via the internet.
• This session will outline some of the questions around the strengths and weaknesses of the online pharmacies, their threats, but also opportunities for e-pharmacy in the future.
• Some of the largest global e-commerce companies have shown that they have a robust supply chain to really disrupt the existing pharmaceutical supply chain. Pharmacists have responded with concern to these giants’ move into the pharmacy and e-pharmacy market. How can pharmacists take advantage of modern online marketplaces? Does face-to-face interaction with the patient still make a difference? What is the added value of online pharmaceutical care services compared to other e-commerce places?
Chair:
- Manjiri Gharat, Vice-President, FIP - India
Panellists:
- Jaime Acosta, Community Pharmacy Section’s Executive Committee Member, FIP CPS - Spain
- Ardalan Mirzaei, x, The University of Sydney - Australia
- Ukamaka Okafor, Director, Education and Training; Coordinator of Supply Chain and Logistics Project Management Unit, Pharmacists Council Nigeria - Nigeria
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22 March 2021, 15:00 - 16:30 CET
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 1 | FIP DG 10: Equity & equality
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The FIP Development Goals Digital Programme “
Setting goals for the decade ahead
” is a comprehensive online event series providing coverage of the
21 goals over 21 events in 2021
. The Programme aims to provide description, direction and context for each specific goal, with a global plan for the decade ahead and how each nation, within each region can identify and prioritise which goals are the priorities and how the goals can support developments and transformation for them.
The 1
st
episode of the Programme focuses on a goal that impacts us all. FIP Development Goal 10 Equity & Equality calls for clear strategies to address inequalities in the pharmaceutical workforce, widen access and equity of pharmaceutical care services & access, as well equity in global capacity in pharmaceutical sciences development. In addition to meeting the event outcomes outlined below, this series opener will also feature special launches from FIP:
- A new digital FIP-EquityRx Collection “Inequities unmasked”
- An exclusive release of a global statement on vaccine equity
- A first look at a new resourceful online site for FIP-EquityRx, FIP’s programme on Equity & Equality in pharmacy
Event outcomes:
Describe the FIP Development Goals and explain the components of DG 10 (and its three elements: workforce & education, science and practice).
Showcase the FIP tools, evidence, and resources to support DG 10 implementation across the three elements.
Identify priorities across practice, science, and workforce & education within DG 10
Discuss the importance monitoring and evaluation through data evidence and engage participants with FIP indicators development project
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5 March 2021, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Generic Drug Global Landscape - An FDA Perspective
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Generic drugs provide significant public health benefits by providing high-quality, more affordable alternatives to brand name drugs. Approximately 90 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States are generic drugs that often are the product of an intricate global supply chain. The Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) is involved in
efforts to advance the international harmonization of scientific, technical and regulatory standards for generic drug development. The outcome of these global efforts is reduced time and cost of product development, consequently improving patient access to more affordable medicines. FDA’s efforts at international harmonization of standards for generic drugs will be reviewed. The financial impact of this harmonization on development costs and consequent easier access for patients to generic drugs will be discussed. The harmonization efforts would help regulatory agencies in the timely approval of generic drugs thereby accelerating access to affordable, safe, effective, and high-quality generic medicines for the American public.
Learning Objectives:
- Financial impact of harmonized international standards on global access to less expensive medications
- FDA’s operational modalities for generic drug approvals
- FDA’s efforts at international harmonization of scientific, technical and regulatory standards
Moderator:
- Mathew Cherian, ExCo Member, Industrial Pharmacy Section, FIP -
Panellists:
- Sarah Ibrahim, Associate Director, FDA, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) - USA
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2 March 2021, 11:00 CET
Navigating an academic career in the field of pharmaceutical sciences
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What to do next? is a question many young, aspiring pharmaceutical scientists ask themselves as they progress in their education or early on in their careers. This webinar aims to inspire participants that are considering an academic career by showcasing two pharmaceutical researchers who have chosen an academic career. The speakers will reveal what was their motivation and how they navigated to their current position, what from their education was most valuable to their current career, and what experiences they have gained along the way.
Learning objectives:
- Participants will be able to compare an academic career in two different regions.
- Participants will learn what was required for the two speakers to reach their current role and use this to plan their own career.
- Participants will gain insights from the speakers on how to design/fulfill the key steps that make an early career researcher stand out.
Moderators:
- Sifei Han, NHMRC Early Career Fellow, Drug Delivery Disposition & Dynamics, Monash University - Australia
- Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Lecturer, Health Services Management, School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University - Australia
- Khalid Garba Mohammed, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Bayero University - Nigeria
Panellists:
- Stephanie Reuter Lange, Cancer Council Mid Career Research Fellow, University of South Australia - Australia
- Lirui Wang, Professor, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University - China
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24 February 2021
Career development: What a career at a pharmaceutical company might look like
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What to do next? is a question many young, aspiring pharmaceutical scientists ask themselves as they progress in their education or early on in their careers. This webinar aims to inspire participants that are considering a career in industry by showcasing two pharmaceutical researchers working in the pharmaceutical industry. The speakers will reveal what motivated their career choices, provide their best tips for securing a position in industry, and what opportunities they see in the future.
This event aligns with FIP Development Goals 2 and 9.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to compare a career in two different pharmaceutical companies.
- Participants will learn what was required for the two speakers to reach their current role and use this to plan their own career.
- Participants will gain insights from the speakers on how to design/fulfil the key steps that make an early career researcher stand out.
Moderators:
- Dr Khalid Garba Mohammed, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Bayero University - Nigeria
- Dr Rebecka Isaksson, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemistry, University College London - UK
Panellists:
- Dr Tim Foley, DNA-Encoded Library Selection & Primary Pharmacology Lab Head, Pfizer - US
- Ms Shivani Baldeo, Retail Strategy and Innovation Lead African Cluster,
AstraZeneca - South Africa
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18 February 2021, 12:30 - 14:00 CET
Increasing enrolment in higher education to strengthen and improve the pharmacy profession
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After the COVID-19 pandemic, current and future pharmacy education needs to be improved to strengthen the pharmacy profession. With the demand for higher education increasing, enrolment strategies are becoming more critical to pharmacy institutions. From attracting and recruiting of students, through career development after graduation, the development of new strategies is required to support the future of pharmacy schools around the world.
Learning Objectives:
- Defining key areas of challenge in pharmacy education regarding prospective students, including attracting, training, developing and leading them
- Contributing to motivation and professional development to ensure career progression for pharmacy graduates
- Careful planning to address short term needs in pharmacy education while ensuring support for the future of pharmacy schools around the world in the long term
- Identifying new ways to develop the pharmacy profession such that it is strengthened and continuously improves
Moderator:
- Carlo Marra , Dean, School of Pharmacy University of Otago - New Zealand
Facilitator:
- Ozge Ozer, FIP Educational Partnership Coordinator, FIP - Turkey
Panellists:
- Dalal Al-Taweel, Vice Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University - Kuwait
- Rosana Isabel dos Santos, Professor, Federal University of Santa Catarina - Brazil
- Toyin Tofade, Dean and Professor, Howard University College of Pharmacy - USA
- Karima Bennara, Chairperson of Pharmacy Education Committee, IPSF - Algeria
- Louisa Sullivan, Clinical Pharmacist, University of Washington Medical Center - USA
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4 February 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Pharmacists' involvement in COVID-19 vaccination: Addressing regulatory needs
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FIP’s Regulators’ Forum will present a new regulatory vaccination preparedness self-assessment tool and risk assessment. Foundational regulatory needs will be presented to ensure oversight, quality assurance and public protection as the scope of pharmacist’s patient care is expanded to include prescribing, vaccination and testing in order to address population health needs during a pandemic. A brief overview of the data collected by FIP on the role of pharmacists in vaccinations and other FIP documents will also be presented.
Learning Objectives:
- Awareness of the global variation of the pharmacist scope of practice reported FIP global survey
- The valuable and available resource of information contained in the FIP documents regarding pharmacist vaccination and expanded scope of practice.
- Foundational regulatory needs for public protection when expanding the pharmacists’ scope of practice.
- Availability of a vaccination preparedness self-assessment tool.
Moderators:
- Ronald Guse, Chair, FIP Regulators Forum - Canada
- Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP - The Netherlands
Panellists:
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Development and Transformation, FIP - The Netherlands
- Lemrey “Al” Carter, Executive Director, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy - USA
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29 January 2021, 15:00 - 14:30 CET
The role of the pharmaceutical scientist in a government body
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28 January 2021 - 30 November -0001
Preceptor Pearls for Hospital Pharmacists
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This webinar will provide an educational programme to support hospital pharmacists in developing preceptor skills, especially with regards to currently trending areas in pharmacy education. Furthermore, commonly encountered challenges and potential solutions to address them will be presented.
At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Utilise skills and strategies to effectively precept students, residents, and interns in the hospital setting
- Incorporate preceptor skills with regards to currently trending areas in pharmacy education
- Address commonly encountered challenges as a preceptor using different potential solutions
Moderator:
- Marianne F. Ivey, Professor Emerita, Pharmacy Practice & Administrative Services, University of Cincinnati - USA
Speakers:
- Phuoc Anne Nguyen, Pharmacy Manager, Houston Methodist West Hospital - USA
- Salwa Ahsan, Chief of Pharmacy, Shifa International Hospitals Ltd. - Pakistan
- Matthew Hung, Clinical Staff Pharmacist, St. Mary’s Hospital, Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre - Canada
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27 January 2021
Global Launch of the FIP digital health in pharmacy education report: Developing a digitally enabled pharmaceutical workforce
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The ‘’FIP digital health in pharmacy education’’ report describes the readiness, adaptability, and responsiveness of pharmacy education to train current and future pharmaceutical workforce on digital health as well as knowledge and skill gaps of the pharmaceutical workforce to respond to the technological transformation. The launch event will showcase key findings from the ‘’FIP digital health in pharmacy education’’ survey, describe good practices on digital health education initiatives and a panel will be conducted to identify a roadmap for digital health education. Participants will have an opportunity to take part in a live simulation of a digital health education solution!
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the key findings from the FIP Digital health in pharmacy education survey;
- Explore good practices on course descriptions, examples of assignments and learning activities on digital health,
- Identify areas of development for the long-term vision of digital health in pharmaceutical practice, science and education
Moderator:
- Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse, Utrecht University School of Pharmacy - The Netherlands
Facilitator&Speakers:
- Nilhan Uzman, FIP - The Netherlands
- Sherly Meilianti, University College London - UK
- Bidhata Khatri, FIP - India
Speakers:
- Jaime Acosta Gomez, Farmacia Acosta - Spain
- Claudia Rijcken, Pharmi - The Netherlands
- Timothy Aungst, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - USA
- Lilian Azzopardi, University of Malta - Malta
- Karima Bennara, University of Batna - Algeria
- Whitley Yi, Well Dot Inc - USA
- Sara Ramadan, PharmaVgate Academy - UAE
- Catherine Duggan, FIP - The Netherlands
- Jacqueline Surugue, FIP - France
- Ema Paulino, FIP - Portugal
- Giovanni Pauletti, University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis - USA
- Ralph Altiere, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - USA
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26 January 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Manufacturing Classification System for oral solid dosage forms: Good in Theory and in Practice
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This online seminar will give an introduction to the MCS concept for the development of oral solid dosage forms (tablets and capsules). It will give case studies of its application throughout the drug development process in the areas of formulation design, process development, materials science and characterization of both API and drug product. There will be opportunity for discussion around the path forward for the MCS initiative, as well as barriers seen to future implementation.
Delegates will learn the principles of the MCS concept and how to apply it to both batch and continuous manufacture. Examples will be given of how MCS can be combined with modelling to improve drug development.
This event is organised by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Scientists (APS), the FIP Drug Delivery and Manufacturing Special Interest Group and the Board of Pharmaceutical Sciences of FIP.
Moderator:
- Michael Leane, Associate Scientific Director, Bristol Myers Squibb - UK
- Tetsuya Ozeki, Chair for SIG on Drug Delivery and Manufacturing, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Japan
Speaker:
- Kendal Pitt, Senior Technical Director, GlaxoSmithKline - UK
- Iris Ziegler, Director Pharmaceutical Sciences & QbD, Corden Pharma International GmbH - Germany
- Gavin Reynolds, Astra Zeneca - UK
- Neil Dawson, Senior Principal Scientist, Pfizer - UK
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21 January 2021, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Global Immunization Initiatives: Implementing Lifelong Learning to Address Mass Vaccination
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This session will examine the application of the concepts of the Health Belief Model (HBM) which is one of the first and still most commonly used frameworks or theories of health behavior. There has been successful application of the HBM in health and wellness programs, including immunization and chronic diseases management. As such, the application of HBM will be illustrated in a flu awareness campaign that targeted Lebanese University students. Examples of improving immunization rates and addressing patient perceptions in an ambulatory care setting in the U.S. will also be discussed.
Additionally, this session will discuss the application of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) model to train pharmacists with the knowledge and skills in emergency preparedness and response, including mass vaccination.
Learning Objectives
1. Examine successful health initiatives using the HBM. (AK)
2. Describe two vaccination campaigns and programs in different populations to address vaccine hesitancy and improve vaccinate rates for flu and COVID-19 vaccines. (NM and SS)
3. Apply the Continuing professional development (CPD) model for pharmacists and student pharmacists to have structured approach for preparing health promotion programs, including COVID-19 mass vaccination.
Moderator:
- Naoko Arakawa, Assistant Professor in International Pharmacy, University of Nottingham - UK
Panellists:
- Abby Kahaleh, Tenured Associate Professor for Clinical and Administrative Sciences; Board of Trustees Faculty, Roosevelt University - USA
- Nisreen Mourad, Clinical Associate Professor, Lebanese International University - Lebanon
- See-Won Seo, Assistant Professor and Clinical Pharmacist, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - USA
- Hoai-An Truong, Professor and Director of Public Health, University of Maryland Eastern Shore - USA
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20 January 2021
The pharmacy practice research journey – Moving from your research idea to publication
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The objective of this webinar is to provide an overview of the research steps and methods involved in Pharmacy Practice Research. The webinar will start with a discussion on how to plan and execute a research idea, and the steps involved in this process. Research methods and approaches used in pharmacy practice research will be discussed. The webinar will provide insights on how to successfully write and publish a scientific paper from an editor’s perspective.
Finally a young researcher will share her ideas on her journey as a researcher – and what learnings she can share based on this.
• To introduce the relevance of qualitative methods in Pharmacy Practice Research
• To introduce the relevance of quantitative methods in Pharmacy Practice Research
• To give recommendations on publishing Pharmacy Practice Research
• To share learnings from a research journey, from novel researcher to established researcher
Chair:
- Fernanda Stumpf Tonin, HEOR consultant, Federal University of Paraná - Brazil
Speakers:
- Lotte Stig Noeagaard, Associate professor, University of Copenhagen - Denmark
- Marcel Bouvy, Professor of Pharmaceutical Care, Utrecht University - The Netherlands
- Shane P. Desselle, Professor of Social and Behavioral Pharmacy, Touro University California - USA
- Kaitlyn Watson, Post Doc, University of Alberta - Canada
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13 January 2021
Vaccine administration routes and procedures: frequent concerns and common errors
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Although pharmacists have administered vaccines in several countries for years, this role is still new or even unknown to the profession in many parts of the world. As a role that involves direct contact with the patient and the administration of a product by injection, it may still generate some concerns among pharmacists with regards to the administration procedure, common errors and the management of anaphylactic reactions. This webinar will describe such procedures and address common questions and concerns.
After this webinar the participants should have a better understanding of the following topics:
- Vaccine administration routes and procedures.
- Common errors that may be committed during vaccine administration and how to avoid them.
- Prevention and management of adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock.
Moderator:
- Marwan Akel, Chairperson Pharmacy Practice Department, Lebanese International University - Lebanon
Panellists:
- Lisa Nissen, Professor and Head of the School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology - Australia
- Maria Mendes, Area Manager at the Centre for Medicines Information & Health Interventions (CEDIME) at the National Association of Pharmacies - Portugal
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17 December 2020
FIP Global Virtual Summit: Committing to action to transform vaccination in pharmacy
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This global virtual Summit – the programme finale – is a high-level event in which we will recap the primary outcomes of the 24-event digital series. Together, we will adopt the FIP Commitment to Action on Vaccination in Pharmacy which will be launched during the Summit. Global leaders from health and pharmacy join this landmark event.
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15 December 2020
From regional to global: Common priorities for action to transform vaccination
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This roundtable event follows 6 regional events – episodes 3.1 to 3.6 of the programme – which dissected priorties, needs and barriers across the world’s six regions. We now bring back the key outcomes from the six regional discussions int one roundtable to identify common priorities for action to transform vaccination. Each regional perspective will be represented by the panelists, alongside other leaders and stakeholders.
Objective
To understand the commonalities of different jurisdictions in delivering on the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Moderator:
- Ronald Guse, Chair, FIP Regulators' Forum, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, Canadian Consultant - Canada
Co-moderator:
- Lina Bader, Lead for Workforce Transformation & Development, Programme Lead – Transforming Vaccination Globally & Regionally, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Saudi Arabia
Speakers:
- Stephanie Kohl, Policy & Advocacy Officer, European Association of Hospital Pharmacists - Belgium
- G. Sumalatha, Executive Committee Member, SEARPharm Forum - India
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, President, EMROPharm Forum, Academic &Healthcare consultant - UAE
- Prosper Hiag, President, African Pharmaceutical Forum - Cameroon
- John Jackson, President, Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum - Australia
- Eduardo Savio, President, Pharmaceutical Forum of the Americas - Uruguay
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11 December 2020
Resiliency in the face of COVID-19 – Pharmacy technicians rise to the global crisis
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The Global COVID-19 impact on, consumer behavior/patient expectations, healthcare, and pharmacy workforce was noticeable.
The importance of pharmacy technicians in healthcare delivery pre-COVID-19, during crisis, and post-COVID-19 is crucial for the healthcare and patient services.
Pharmacy technicians from different work settings, community, hospital and pharmacy technicians’ association share their experiences with the public
Moderators:
Vijay Sarma, VP Pharmacy Marketing, McCann Health, Canada
Teri-Lynne Fogarty, Lecturer/ Coordinator of Pharmacy technician programme, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Speakers:
Isnarti Abu Aman, Pharmacy Technician Executive, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
Lorah Hickman, Senior Pharmacy Technician for Workforce and Development
Alfred Hospital, Australia
Birgitte Jeanette Andersen, Pharmaceutical consultant, Denmark
Mike Johnston, CEO, National Pharmacy Technician Association, USA
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10 December 2020, 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Necesidades e impulsores regionales de la transformación de la vacunación: Américas
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Event 3.6 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the Americas region. This involves discussing the progress made in countries in the Americas with regards to pharmacist vaccination, the quality and universal access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs for future transformation.
Moderator:
- Nuria Montero Chinchilla, Directora de Práctica Farmacéutica, Foro Farmacéutico de las Américas - Costa Rica
- Carlos Lacava, Vice-presidente, Federación Internacional Farmacéutica (FIP) - Uruguay
Facilitator:
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Director de Desarrollo y Transformación de la Práctica, Federación Internacional Farmacéutica (FIP) - España
Speakers:
- Ligia Álvarez, Presidente, Colegio Nacional de Farmacéuticos - Panamá
- Maria Isabel Reinoso, Presidente, Confederacion Farmaceutica Argentina - Argentina
- Luis Baez, Presidente, Asociación de Químicos Farmacéuticos del Paraguay-AQUIMFARP - Paraguay
- Marco Oswaldo Padilla Puruncajas, Presidente, Colegio de Químicos, Bioquímicos y Farmacéuticos de Pichincha, Ecuador
- Mariela Méndez Ferreira, Presidente, Asociación de Química y Farmacia del Uruguay- Uruguay
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9 December 2020
Regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination: Africa
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In the fifth of six regions we dissect, event 3.5 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the African region. This involves discussing the progress made in Africa with regards to pharmacist vaccination, the quality and universal access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs for future transformation. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from Africa join us for a true regional perspective.
Objective
To understand the African perspective in delivering on the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Moderators:
Prosper Hiag, President, African Pharmaceutical Forum (APF), Member of the Council of the FIP – Cameroon
Jacqueline Surugue, Vice President – International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)- Past President of the Hospital Section Chair of the FIP Pharmaceutical Technology Forum, Hospital Pharmacist, Centre Hospitalier Georges Renon – France
Facilitator:
Nilhan Uzman, Lead for Education Policy and Implementation, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) – Turkey
Speakers:
Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku, Vice President, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana – Ghana
Redouane Soualmi, General Secretary, Algerian Pharmaceutical Federation – Fédération Algérienne de Pharmacie – Algeria
Nahil Dave, Superintendent Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya – Kenya
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8 December 2020
Regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination: Western Pacific
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In the fourth of six regions we dissect, event 3.4 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the Western Pacific. This involves discussing the progress made in Western Pacific countries with regards to pharmacist vaccination, the quality and universal access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs for future transformation. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the Western Pacific join us for a true regional perspective.
Objective
To understand the Western Pacific perspective in delivering on the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Moderators:
John Jackson, President, Western Pacific Pharmaceutical Forum – Australia
Parisa Aslani, Vice-President, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) – Australia
Facilitator:
Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Development and Transformation, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Speakers:
Gilda Sebua-Saljay, President, Philippine Pharmacists Association – Philippine
Peter Guthrey, Senior Pharmacist- Strategic Policy, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia – Australia
Scarlett Pong, President, The Pharmaceutical Society of Hong Kong (PSHK) – Hong Kong
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4 December 2020, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Unleashing resilience in pharmacy: global perspectives
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The world’s pharmacy team is fighting COVID-19 in a variety of ways. This webinar will host stakeholders working in various pharmacy sectors and from different geographical regions to share examples and draw on what we can learn in our pursuit of resilience. Research-driven findings will be shared that may aid in developing and advancing resilience within ourselves, for our patients, colleagues and the systems we are a part in our ability to tackle very challenging times. This event is delivered by FIP in collaboration with GRiT – Global Resilience Team, Led by: Dr Karen Whitfield.
The webinar aims to:
- Introduce participants to GRiT - Global Resilience Team ethos; a collaborative team passionate for raising awareness of the importance of developing resilience in our workforce.
- Showcase global perspectives from research and practice related to resilience in pharmacy.
- Share experiences in developing relevant and practical material to build into pharmacy curricula.
Moderator:
- Prof. Zubin Austin, Koffler Research Chair in Management, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Institute for Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation - Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto - Canada
Event Chair:
- Dr Catriona Bradley, Executive Director, The Irish Institute of Pharmacy - Ireland
Panellists:
- Dr Karen Whitfield, Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland - Australia
- Dr Sarah Wills, Senior Lecturer, The University of Manchester - UK
- Dr Dalia Bajis, Assistant Professor, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences - Saudi Arabia
- Dr Kyle Wilby, Associate Dean (Undergraduate) and Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Otago - New Zealand
- Dr Vibhuti Arya, Global Lead, Equity and Equality, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - USA
- Elizabeth Shekalaghe, Registrar /CEO, Pharmacy Council Tanzania - Tanzania
- Catherine Duggan, CEO, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - The Netherlands
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3 December 2020, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination: Eastern Mediterranean
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In the third of six regions we dissect, event 3.3 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). This involves discussing the progress made in EMR countries with regards to pharmacist vaccination, the quality and universal access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs for future transformation. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the EMR join us for a true regional perspective.
Objective:
To understand the Eastern Mediterranean perspective in delivering on the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Funded by Charitable Donation from Pfizer
Moderators:
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, President, EMROPharm Forum - UAE
- Samira Shammas, Vice President, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Jordan
Facilitator:
- Lina Bader, Lead for Workforce Transformation and Development, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - The Netherlands
Speakers:
- Ziad Nassour, President, Lebanese Order of Pharmacists - Lebanon
- Adi Al-Nuseirat, Technical Officer, WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office - Egypt
- Zeid Kilani, President, Jordanian Pharmacists Association - Jordan
- Alaa Hayallah, President, Pharmacists Syndicate in Assiut - Egypt
- Faraz Ashraf, Deputy director pharmacy / Joint Secretary of Pakistan Pharmacists Association, The children's hospital and the institute of child health, Lahore - Pakistan
- Mohammed Al-Nuzili, Governing Board President, Yemen Community Pharmacy Syndicate - Yemen
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2 December 2020
Regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination: South East Asia
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In the second of six regions we dissect, event 3.2 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in the South East Asian region (SEAR). This involves discussing the progress made in SEAR countries with regards to pharmacist vaccination, the quality and universal access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs for future transformation. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the SEAR join us for a true regional perspective.
Objective:
To understand the South East Asian perspective in delivering on the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Funded by Charitable Donation from Pfizer
Moderators:
- G. Sumalatha, Executive Committee Member, SEARPharm Forum - India
- Ashok Soni, Vice President, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - UK
Facilitator:
- Lina Bader, Lead for Workforce Transformation and Development, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - The Netherlands
Speakers:
- Rao Vadlamudi, Immediate Past President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) - India
- Lalith Senarathna, Senior Lecturer, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka
- Manisha Shridhar, Regional Advisor, WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia - India
- Kampanart Huanbutta, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Burapha University - Thailand
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1 December 2020
Regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination: Europe
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In the first of six regions we dissect, event 3.1 focuses on the regional needs and drivers for transforming vaccination in Europe. This involves discussing the progress made in European countries with regards to pharmacist vaccination, the quality and universal access to vaccinations. We also discuss barriers and challenges and regional needs for future transformation. FIP members, stakeholders and partners from the European region join us for a true regional perspective.
Objective:
To understand the European perspective in delivering on the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Funded by Charitable Donation from Pfizer
Moderators:
- Stephanie Kohl, Policy & Advocacy Officer, European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) - Belgium
- Ema Paulino, Professional Secretary, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Portugal
Facilitator:
- Lina Bader, Lead for Workforce Transformation and Development, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - The Netherlands
Speakers:
- Alain Delgutte, President-elect, Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) - Belgium
- Monika Derecque-Pois, Director General, European Healthcare Distribution Association (GIRP) - Belgium
- Mary Ann Sant Fournier, President, Malta Chamber of Pharmacists - Malta
- Niyazi Cakmak, Technical Officer, WHO Regional Office for Europe - Denmark
- Lieven Lieven Zwaenepoel, Past President, Belgian Pharmaceutical Association (APB) Belgium
- Mesut Sancar, Representative, Turkish Pharmacists' Association (TPA) - Turkey
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27 November 2020, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Communicating vaccine safety, building vaccine confidence
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This event will discuss how the quality, efficacy and safety of vaccines are built into their development and manufacturing processes, including the clinical research they undergo and the strict regulatory assessment that precedes their marketing authorization. In addition, speakers will discuss how to make such processes understood and well-known by the public in a transparent and clear manner, in order to build confidence in vaccines and address the grave problem of vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccines movements, i.e., the refusal to get vaccinated despite the availability of vaccines.
Learning Objectives:
After this webinar the participants should have a better understanding of the following topics:
1. Vaccine quality and safety assurance.
2. Vaccine hesitancy and how to address it through transparent and evidence-based arguments, and positive examples of the value of vaccines.
3. The role of pharmacists in building vaccine confidence.
Programme: Communicating vaccine safety, building vaccine confidence
Moderator:
- Giovanni Pauletti, FIP’s Scientific Secretary
Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences, St. Louis College of Pharmacy - USA
Speakers:
- Alberta Di Pasquale, Director, Global Medical Affairs Vaccine Science and Medical Education Lead, GSK - Belgium
- Rosario Cáceres, Community pharmacist, vaccines expert and vaccine confidence advocate, Royal Pharmaceutical College of Seville and Andalusian Council of Pharmacists – Spain
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25 November 2020
Setting transformative goals for vaccination globally
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In this episode – “Setting Transformation Goals for Vaccination Globally” – is a roundtable discussion that focuses on the role of the FIP Development Goals in the transformation of pharmacist vaccination globally and regionally. The discussion will focus on the development of transformative goals and how these goals will be used to deliver pharmacist vaccinators in all jurisdictions, resulting in increased vaccination rates worldwide.
Series 2 will identify the alignment of the goal of improved vaccination rates worldwide through the use of the pharmacist workforce with the FIP Development Goals.
Objective
To summarise and discuss the impact of FIP Development Goals in the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally.
Moderators:
- Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Development and Transformation, International Pharmaceutical Federation - The Netherlands
- Carlene Ngoma, Global Lead for Equity and FIP Program co-ordinator for FIP transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally, International Pharmaceutical Federation - Australia
Speakers:
- Arit Udoh, Senior Clinical Project Manager, University of Birmingham - UK
- Marwan Akel, Chairperson Pharmacy Practice Department, Lebanese International University - Lebanon
- Chima Amadi, Education and Training Personnel, Pharmacists’ Council Nigeria - Nigeria
- Catherine Duggan, Chief Executive Officer, International Pharmaceutical Federation - The Netherlands
- Sabiha Essack, South African Research Chair in Antibiotic Resistance & One Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, President the Community Pharmacy Section, International Pharmaceutical Federation - Sweden
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24 November 2020, 13:00 - 14:30 CET
Self-care: managing mild COVID-19 symptoms, dispelling the myths
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Aim
To describe an evidence-based approach to self-care of mild COVID-19 symptoms
Learning Objectives:
• Describe approaches for preventing the spread of COVID-19
• List symptoms of COVID-19 – similarities and differences to influenza;
• Identify myths associated with self-care of COVID-19.
• Describe how mild symptoms such as fever and pain should be managed;
• Discuss when to refer more serious cases (escalating care in COVID-19).
Target audience – all those involved in the primary health care response to the coronavirus pandemic
Programme:
1. Welcome – Moderator Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, FIP Lead for Practice Development and Transformation
2. COVID-19: preventing its spread and understanding its symptoms – Jaime Acosta-Gómez, Community Pharmacist and Pharmacy Owner, Spain
3. Dispelling myths about self-care treatments of COVID-19 – Christopher John, FIP Lead for Data and Intelligence
4. How to manage mild symptoms – self-care case study. Lars-Åke Söderlund, President FIP Community Pharmacy Section
5. Panel Discussion – questions and answers – All speakers
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20 November 2020, 15:30 - 16:00 CET
COVID-19 Guidance on Evaluation of Diagnostic Testing & Methods
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for diagnostic testing of patients and populations. In response, a multitude of COVID-19 tests are available to use from many different manufacturers and organisations. FIP has created a counselling information guide to assist practising pharmacists around the world in talking to patients who have questions concerning COVID-19 tests. This joint FIP-ASHP online event will present the newly developed guidance on Evaluation of Diagnostic Testing & Methods, as well as tools for pharmacists developed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Panellists will discuss issues about care and how to manage the risks with evidence is the focus.
Moderator:
Zuzana Kusynova, Lead for Policy, Practice and Compliance, FIP, Netherlands
Panellist:
Mary Ann Kliethermes, Director, Medication Safety and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), USA
Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, Netherlands
Julien Fonsart, Senior specialist in laboratory medicine pharmacist, Hôpital Lariboisière, Université de Paris, France
Ally Dering-Anderson, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science, University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy, USA
Margaret Underwood, Pharmacy student & FIP Intern, FIP, USA
Jasminka N Sarunac, Lead Pharmacist Investigational drugs/Clinical trial, Pharmacoepidemiologist, John Hunter Hospital, Australia
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18 November 2020
Pharmacist vaccinators and patient safety: FIP DG 19 Patient Safety
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In this episode – “Pharmacist Vaccinators and Patient Safety” – is an interview format that focuses on the FIP Development Goal 19: Patient Safety from the perspective of vaccination by a pharmacist. The role of pharmacists in delivering safe vaccinations; participation in vaccination monitoring and adverse event reporting, and the role of improving vaccination rates as a method of reducing overall harm caused by preventable disease.
About the Series: The second of three series is composed of 8 episodes that focus on The FIP Development Goals from the perspective of vaccination. The new FIP Development Goals and the agenda of improving vaccination worldwide come together in this series of interviews that outline how pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists will deliver on the promise of improved vaccination rates worldwide.
Series 2 will identify the alignment of the goal of improved vaccination rates worldwide through the use of the pharmacist workforce with the FIP Development Goals.
Objective
To understand the impact of FIP Development Goal 19: Patient Safety in the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Moderator:
Lars-Åke Söderlund, Executive Advisor, Apoteket AB - Sweden
Speakers:
Ramesh Walpola, Lecturer, School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney - Australia
John Hertig, Associate Professor, Butler University - USA
Ema Paulino, Professional Secretary, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Portugal
Alpana Mair, Head of Prescribing and Therapeutics for Scottish Government, coordinating delivery of Governments work programme and advising Ministers on Quality, safety and effectiveness of Prescribing, Scottish Government - UK
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17 November 2020, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
The Role of Pharmacist Vaccinators in improving access to and equity in healthcare outcomes: FIP DG 10 Equity & equality and FIP DG18 Access to Medicines & Services
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In this episode – “Pharmacist Vaccinators as a way to improve access to medicines” – is an interview format that focuses on the FIP Development Goal 18: Access to Medicines and Services from the perspective of vaccination by a pharmacist. The role of pharmacists in ensuring that vaccinations are widely and easily accessible by all people in all areas of the world, and the expertise of pharmacists in delivering the logistics and services needed to increase vaccination rates.
About the Series: The second of three series is composed of 8 episodes that focus on The FIP Development Goals from the perspective of vaccination. The new FIP Development Goals and the agenda of improving vaccination worldwide come together in this series of interviews that outline how pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists will deliver on the promise of improved vaccination rates worldwide.
Series 2 will identify the alignment of the goal of improved vaccination rates worldwide through the use of the pharmacist workforce with the FIP Development Goals.
Objective
To understand the impact of FIP Development Goal 18: Access to Medicines and Services in the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Moderator:
Catherine Duggan, CEO, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - UK
Panellists:
Jane Barratt, Secretary General, International Federation on Ageing - Canada
Alexandra Ruth, Doctoral Student, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - USA
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13 November 2020, 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Covid-19: toma de decisiones en ausencia de evidencia científica. Farmacovigilancia y tecnovigilancia como herramientas para evaluación de riesgo
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Se generó, durante esta pandemia, diversos tipos de evidencia respecto a los tratamientos para la Covid-19 pero aún así, el farmacéutico se enfrenta a la necesidad de tomar decisiones en ausencia de evidencia científica. Para apoyar la toma de decisiones, se compartirán los caminos emprendidos en el Hospital G. Marañón para la selección y protocolización del tratamiento para Covid-19 mostrando las herramientas utilizadas. La segunda parte será dedicada a los sistemas de farmacovigilancia (FV) sostenibles. La FV no es una actividad de lujo sino que es la base del uso seguro de medicamentos. Involucrar al paciente. Uso off-label de medicamentos.
1. Identificar los principales retos en la selección y protocolización de los tratamientos para Covid-19 en un contexto de falta de evidencia científica.
2. Analizar rol de las agencias reguladoras, la Comisión de Farmacia y Terapéutica del hospital, el grupo de expertos Covid-19 y grupo PROA del hospital y el farmacéutico en enfermedades infecciosas.
3. Compartir la experiencia en el abordaje de la selección y protocolización del tratamiento para Covid-19.
4. Discutir estrategias para organizar sistemas sostenibles para la gestión de riesgos de productos farmacéuticos y dispositivos médicos en la farmacia hospitalaria post-Covid.
Moderadora:
Nora Gerpe, Química Farmacéutica Asociación de Química y Farmacia del Uruguay-Uruguay
Panelistas:
Carmen Rodriguez, Farmacéutica Hospitalaria Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón - España
Lucila Castro Pastrana, Full Professor Universidad de las Américas, Puebla - México
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11 November 2020, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
Pharmacist vaccinators and antimicrobial stewardship: FIP DG 17 Antimicrobial Stewardship
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In this episode – “Pharmacist Vaccinators and Antimicrobial Stewardship” – is an interview format that focuses on the FIP Development Goal 17: Antimicrobial Stewardship from the perspective of vaccination by a pharmacist. The role of vaccination in antimicrobial stewardship, preserving antimicrobial effectiveness, preventing antimicrobial resistance, and the promise of addressing these issues that pharmacists vaccinators will deliver.
About the Series: The second of three series is composed of 8 episodes that focus on The FIP Development Goals from the perspective of vaccination. The new FIP Development Goals and the agenda of improving vaccination worldwide come together in this series of interviews that outline how pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists will deliver on the promise of improved vaccination rates worldwide.
Series 2 will identify the alignment of the goal of improved vaccination rates worldwide through the use of the pharmacist workforce with the FIP Development Goals.
Objective
To understand the impact of FIP Development Goal 17: Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Moderator:
Sabiha Essack, South African Research Chair in Antibiotic Resistance & One Health Chair: Global Respiratory Infection Partnership, University of KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa
Speakers:
Alfonso Pereira Céspedes, Pharmacist, University of Costa Rica - Costa Rica
Manjiri Gharat, Vice President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association - India
Philip Howard, Consultant Pharmacist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - UK
Debra Goff, The Ohio State University Medical Center - USA
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10 November 2020, 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Pharmacist vaccinators and communicable disease management: FIP DG 16 Communicable Diseases
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In this episode – “Pharmacist Vaccinators and Communicable Disease Management” – is an interview format that focuses on the FIP Development Goal 16: communicable and Vector Diseases from the perspective of vaccination by a pharmacist. The role of vaccination in the prevention and suppression of communicable and vector-borne disease, and the promise of addressing these diseases that pharmacists vaccinators will deliver.
About the Series: The second of three series is composed of 8 episodes that focus on The FIP Development Goals from the perspective of vaccination. The new FIP Development Goals and the agenda of improving vaccination worldwide come together in this series of interviews that outline how pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists will deliver on the promise of improved vaccination rates worldwide.
Series 2 will identify the alignment of the goal of improved vaccination rates worldwide through the use of the pharmacist workforce with the FIP Development Goals.
Objective
To understand the impact of FIP Development Goal 16: Communicable and Vector Diseases in the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Interviewer:
Catherine Duggan, CEO, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - UK
Interviewee:
Michael Klepser, Past President - Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists; Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Ferris State University - USA
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5 November 2020, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
Removing policy barriers to pharmacist vaccinations: FIP DG 13 Policy Development
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In this episode, “Removing Policy Barriers to Pharmacist Vaccination” – is an interview format that focuses on the FIP Development Goal 13: Policy Development from the perspective of vaccination by a pharmacist. We discuss the process of policy development, identification of barriers, and engagement with stakeholders to ensure that pharmacist vaccination is accessible to all people in all settings where pharmacists work.
About the Series: The second of three series is composed of 8 episodes that focus on The FIP Development Goals from the perspective of vaccination. The new FIP Development Goals and the agenda of improving vaccination worldwide come together in this series of interviews that outline how pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists will deliver on the promise of improved vaccination rates worldwide.
Series 2 will identify the alignment of the goal of improved vaccination rates worldwide through the use of the pharmacist workforce with the FIP Development Goals.
Outcomes
To understand the impact of FIP Development Goal 13: Policy Development in the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally
Moderators:
Ellen Schafheutle, Professor of Pharmacy Policy and Practice Centre for Pharmacy Workforce Studies, The University of Manchester - United Kingdom
Chima Amadi, Education and Training Personnel Pharmacists’ Council Nigeria - Nigeria
Panellists:
1. Walter da Silva João, President Brazilian Federal Council of Pharmacy - Brazil
2. Howard Rice, Hon. President & International Liaison Officer Pharmaceutical Association of Israel - Israel
3. Shane Jackson, Community and Consultant Pharmacist - Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Australia
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3 November 2020, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
Empowering pharmacists to deliver vaccination at the health-system level: FIP DG 7 Advancing Integrated Services
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In this episode, “Empowering Pharmacists to Deliver Vaccination in all Settings” – is an interview format that focuses on the FIP Development Goal 7: Advanced Integrated Services from the perspective of vaccination by pharmacist. We discuss change management principles in the context of integrating advanced practice services into every day practice, ensuring that vaccination by pharmacists in all settings and jurisdictions is consistent with best evidence and practice guidelines. Where a pharmacist is present in all settings, vaccinations can be provided. Ensuring collaborative work and shared documentation with all healthcare professionals to ensure it is an integrated service.
About the Series: The second of three series is composed of 8 episodes that focus on The FIP Development Goals from the perspective of vaccination. The new FIP Development Goals and the agenda of improving vaccination worldwide come together in this series of interviews that outline how pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists will deliver on the promise of improved vaccination rates worldwide.
Objective
Identifying mechanisms for transforming vaccination using FIP DG7: Advancing integrated services
Moderator:
Marwan Akel, Chairperson Pharmacy Practice Department Lebanese International University - Lebanon
Panellists:
1.Barbel Holbein, Lecturer and Researcher University of Bremen; University of applied sciences-Baden Württemberg - Germany
2.Sofía Segura, Professor University of Costa Rica and College of Pharmacists of Costa Rica - Costa Rica
3. Pamela Logan, Director of Pharmacy Services Irish Pharmacy Union - Ireland
4. Scarlett Pong, President of The Pharmaceutical Society of Hong Kong - Hong Kong
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28 October 2020, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
Vaccination from specialist practice to every day practice: FIP DG 4 Advanced & Specialist Development
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In this episode – “Vaccination: From Specialist Practice to Everyday Practice” – is an interview format that focuses on the FIP Development Goal 4: Advanced & Specialist Development from the perspective of vaccination by a pharmacist. We discuss the process required to take vaccination by pharmacists from a specialized field that few pharmacists deliver in some jurisdictions, to a standard part of pharmacists’ care in all settings and locations.
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Arit Udoh, Clinical Project Manager University of Birmingham-United Kingdom
Desak Ketut Ernawati, Academic and Researcher Faculty of Medicine Universitas Udayana-Indonesia
Speakers:
1. Hanne Merete Andresen, Director Pharmaceutical Affairs Norwegian Pharmacy Association - Norway
2. Andi Shirtcliffe, Clinical Chief Advisor – Pharmacy, Quality Use of Medicines, Allied Health Ministry of Health - New Zealand
3. Greg Eberhart, Registrar Alberta College of Pharmacy-Canada
4. Jorge Batista, International Affairs Lead Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society - Portugal
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22 October 2020, 14:30 - 16:00 CEST
L'hiver arrive : La vaccination contre la grippe en période de COVID-19. Bonnes pratiques des pays francophones
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La grippe saisonnière représente une charge de morbidité importante pour le système de santé et un risque pour plusieurs groupes de population, notamment les personnes âgées, les personnes souffrant d'affections sous-jacentes, les femmes enceintes et d'autres.
La menace d'une deuxième épidémie de COVID-19 est très réelle, et le risque que les deux virus entraînent une morbidité et une mortalité combinées ne peut être négligé.
Ce panel discutera comment plusieurs pays francophones relèvent ce défi grâce à la vaccination en pharmacie, et comment les pharmaciens peuvent contribuer à améliorer la couverture vaccinale contre la grippe et contre d’autres maladies évitables par la vaccination tout au long de la vie. Le panel discutera également du rôle du pharmacien d’officine dans la réponse aux doutes et aux mythes sur les vaccins. Il abordera également la question de la nécessaire collaboration interprofessionnelle et de sa valeur ajoutée pour les patients et pour la société, la vaccination en pharmacie représentant une extension et non un déplacement de l’accès à la vaccination.
Après ce webinaire, les participants devraient comprendre :
1. L'impact de la vaccination en pharmacie sur les taux de couverture vaccinale ;
2. Pourquoi les populations vulnérables (personnes âgées, patients chroniques et professionnels de la santé) devraient être vaccinées contre la grippe, en particulier dans le contexte de la pandémie;
3. Le rôle des pharmaciens dans l’amélioration de la couverture vaccinale tout au long de la vie contre différentes maladies;
4. Les stratégies adoptées par certains pays francophones pour augmenter la couverture vaccinale contre la grippe via les pharmacies et comment ils ont surmonté l'opposition liée aux corporations par des preuves et des approches collaboratives.
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21 October 2020, 14:00 - 15:30 CEST
Reviewing the FIP Transforming Vaccination Programme: Enabling and supporting our profession
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Scope: Transforming Vaccination with the FIP Development Goals: Brining practice, science and workforce together
What were the key insights and summaries from each of the events so far?
What was the one key message you gathered from that presentation, what was the main need identified from the presentation?
What is one key change you think that could be implemented to address this change?
Moderators:
Dominique Jordan, FIP President - Switzerland
Catherine Duggan, FIP CEO - the Netherlands
Panellists:
1. Ema Paulino, FIP Professional Secretary - Portugal
2. Paul Sinclair, Community Pharmacist Chair Board of Pharmaceutical Practice - Australia
3. Giovanni Pauletti, FIP Scientific Secretary - USA
4. Ross MacKinnon, Chair of FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Science, FIP - Australia
5. Ralph Altiere, Chair of FIP Education FIP - USA
6. Ian Bates, Chair of pharmacy education, UCL - UK
7. Allie Jo, Director, State Policy National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations -
USA
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15 October 2020
Enabling our workforce: Supporting ongoing competence
Moderators: Ralph Altiere and Ian Bates. Panellists: Omotayo Carolyn Olaoye, Mitch Rothholz and Han Zhe.
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14 October 2020, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Transforming our workforce: Evolving the pharmacist's qualification
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FIP is launching a transforming vaccination globally and regionally 24 part series. In series 1, we are running 8 episodes that focus on identifying the needs for vaccine transformation across science, practice and workforce and education. In today’s event, part 6, we will be focusing on practice needs and our guest panel will discuss how the workforce and education can help transform vaccination globally and regionally discussing initial education, continuing education and the potential for progress in these areas.
Scope: Workforce & education needs: Focus on initial education
What is education currently like in your country with regards to vaccination for both initial education and continuing education?
How can this be improved?
Has education kept up with the advances in pharmacy services development?
Moderators:
Ralph Altiere, Dean University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - USA
Ian Bates, Chair of pharmacy education UCL - UK
Panellists:
1. Lisa Nissen, Head, School of Clinical Sciences Queensland University of Technology -Australia
2. João Guedes, President, IPSF, International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation - Portugal
3. Romeo C. Ongpoy, Jr., Dean School of Pharmacy at Romeo Ongpoy - Philippines
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7 October 2020
Avances en el desarrollo de vacunas contra COVID-19 e importancia de la vacunación en tiempos de pandemia.
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Tras la irrupción de la infección respiratoria por el nuevo coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, el desarrollo de vacunas capaces de proporcionar protección individual y poblacional frente a este virus se presenta como uno de los pilares fundamentales para controlar su expansión. Por otro lado, entre los numerosos efectos de la pandemia actual, conviene destacar los relacionados con la interrupción de los servicios básicos de salud, entre ellos, los programas de vacunación que están sufriendo importantes caídas y demoras en la mayoría de los países. En esta conferencia se abordarán las diferentes vacunas que se están en progreso para COVID-19, las tecnologías utilizadas y los adelantos en su desarrollo, así como la importancia de reestablecer y mantener los sistemas de inmunización.
Objetivos:
• Conocer las nuevas vacunas que están en desarrollado en el mundo para COVID-19.
• Describir el avance del proceso de desarrollo de las diferentes vacunas para COVID-19.
• Reconocer la importancia de la vacunación en el contexto de la pandemia.
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6 October 2020, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Medicines shortages mitigation and waste optimization
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Moderator:
Lars-Åke Söderlund, President, Community Pharmacy Section FIP President, Community Pharmacy Section
Sweden
Panellists:
1. Jelmer Faber, Community pharmacist and Co-founder of PharmaSwap.com, Royal Dutch Pharmacists’ Association - the Netherlands
2. Rikke Løvig Simonsen, Chair PharmaDanmark - Denmark
3. Frédéric Bassi, President of the Industrial Pharmacists Section French Chamber of Pharmacists - France
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5 October 2020
Addressing barriers to uptake: Adherence, misinformation & anti-Science
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Moderator:
Ross McKinnon (College of Medicine and Public Health, Australia)
Speakers:
Colin Pouton (Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Australia), Nikolai Petrovsky, Founder and CEO, Vaxine (Australia)
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2 October 2020
Enabling practice: Empowering pharmacists & removing barriers
Moderators: Ema Paulino, Paul Sinclair. Panellists: Dalia Dawoud, Helena Rosado, Sofía Segura.
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1 October 2020, 13:00 - 15:00 CEST
Transforming practice: A focus on strategy & policy for global change
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Moderator:
Ema Paulino
Panelists:
Paul Sinclair,
Yong Pei Chean,
Faraz Ashraf,
Manjiri Gharat,
Indre Treciokiene,
Samira Shammas
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29 September 2020, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
SIGN 2 – Pharmacists’ roles in NCDs, healthy lives and disease prevention
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Moderator:
Eeva Teräsalmi
Panellists:
Lucinda L. Maine,
Mariet J Eksteen,
Yinka Oguns
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28 September 2020, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
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Moderator:
Nai-Hwa Mei
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Anasemon Aioub,
Edurne Fdez. de Gamarra Martínez
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25 September 2020
Introducing the FIP 'Transforming Vaccination Globally & Regionally' series Programme… needs, action and outcomes
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22 September 2020
FIP Sharing Information in a Global Network (SIGN) Session: Workforce development and transformation strategies
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Moderator:
Rula Darwish
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Zeid Kilani,
Falah Eddy,
Ian Bates,
Lina Bader,
Dalia Bajis,
Kirstie Galbraith
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Shepard Mhalaba,
Asmaa Al Hagan,
Desak Ernawati,
Arit Udoh
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21 September 2020
Transforming Global Pharmacy: Launch of the FIP Development Goals
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Moderator:
Catherine Duggan
Panellists:
Ema Paulino,
Ian Bates,
Giovanni Pauletti
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18 September 2020
The value of vaccines for society and special populations
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Moderator: Prof Ashok Soni
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Dr Michael Moore,
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16 September 2020, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Influenza vaccination – Strategic elements of development, supply and delivery for optimal prevention
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Moderator:
Ema Paulino
Panellists:
Bram Palache,
Matthew Downham,
Hanne Andresen,
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15 September 2020, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Can the world afford low vaccination coverage rates? Broadening vaccination gateways through pharmacies
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Moderator:
Catherine Duggan
Panellists:
Dominique Jordan,
Sónia Queirós,
Ann Lindstrand,
Duarte Santos,
Jane Barratt,
Radu Costin Ganescu
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14 September 2020, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
The impact of air pollution on respiratory health and vulnerability to COVID-19. What can community pharmacists do to help?
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Moderator: Lars-Åke Söderlund
Panellists:
Glenis Kathleen Scadding,
Gonçalo Sousa Pinto,
Sundeep Santosh Salvi.
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12 September 2020, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Driving AMR action in a new decade
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Speakres: Sabiha Essack and FIP Lead, Philip Howard, Catherine Duggan
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7 September 2020
The immediate global impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions & workforce development
Moderator: Jill Boone, Pierre Moreau. Panellists: Ian Bates, Louise Brown, Shepard Mhalaba, Mariet Eksteen and Vibhuti Arya.
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3 September 2020
Give it a shot: Advocating for pharmacy-based vaccination and achieving legislative changes
Moderator: Paul Sinclair. Panellists: Lisa Nissen, Carine Wolf-Thal and David Sinclair.
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27 August 2020
Ask the Presidents: Reflections on COVID-19 biggest impact, concerns and opportunities in the post-pandemic world
Moderator: Catherine Duggan. Panellists: Dominique Jordan, Robert Moss, Lars-Åke Söderlund and Ulf Janzon.
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26 August 2020
Pharmacy Practice Research priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Moderators: Charlotte Verner Rossing and Dalia Dawoud. Panellists: Shane Desselle, Ian Bates and Zaheer Babar.
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26 August 2020
Efectos del COVID-19 en la salud de los profesionales sanitarios y estrategias futuras de prevención
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• Conocer las áreas de impacto del COVID-19 en el sistema de salud.
• Describir los efectos del COVID-19 en la salud mental de los farmacéuticos y otros trabajadores de salud.
• Desarrollar un enfoque ampliado de los resultados generados por la pandemia que sirvan para el diseño de estrategias futuras de resiliencia.
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25 August 2020
FIP CEO interviews Steven Kern
Steven E. Kern, PhD leads a team of scientists focused on gaining insight from data coming from Gates Foundation investments to inform program strategies in global health.
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The Quantitative Sciences group is focused on quantitative data analysis to support program strategies for therapeutic projects that the foundation funds. This effort extends across all therapeutic areas in which the foundation is involved including maternal & child health, family planning, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, HIV, and pandemic preparedness. He and his team are strong advocates of making research data “always FAIR and sometimes OPEN” to improve the impact data can have towards the problem it was collected to address, and beyond.
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18 August 2020
FIP CEO Interviews Roopa Dhatt
Dr. Roopa Dhatt is a passionate advocate for gender equality in global health and a leading voice in the movement to correct the gender imbalance in global health leadership. She is also a practicing Internal Medicine physician. Dr. Dhatt is particular
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Today, Women in Global Health has more than 25,000 supporters in more than 90 countries and continues to grow. Dr. Roopa Dhatt, the Executive Director, and the global team work with a network of WGH chapters in every region to challenge power and privilege for gender equity in health by mobilizing a diverse group of emerging women health leaders, by advocating to existing global health leaders to commit to transform their own institutions, and by holding these leaders to account. With more than chapters in all regions, Women in Global Health is changing the conversation about women’s leadership in health at global, national and local levels.
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11 August 2020, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
The FIP CEO Interviews... Taghreed Al Shunnar
Taghreed Al Shunnar will emphasise the need to work hard, contribute to the growth of ourselves and our countries and will describe how pharmacy combines the humanitarian and the science aspects.
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Taghreed is a professional expert in the pharmaceutical industry in the MENA region. In 2011, she founded Professional Effective Solutions, a company that offers consultation to pharmaceutical companies in formulating effective business plans; new products launch strategies to meet future market trends as well as turnaround management.
During the period from 1/2016 till 12/ 2016 she also held the position of Strategic Healthcare Advisor at the First Energy Bank in Abu Dhabi.
Taghreed had an instrumental role in the dramatic growth and success of Hikma in the MENA region. She was also an important member of the Hikma IPO team that helped take Hikma through the process of its transformation to an internationally recognized public company listed on the London Stock Exchange in Nov 2005.
Taghreed holds a BS.C degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and two Master degrees from INSEAD Business School; “Executive MBA” in 2007 and “Consulting and Coaching for Change” in 2012.
Today, besides her consultancy services, Taghreed sits on the Board of other pharmaceutical companies in Jordan, Switzerland, Tunisia and the UAE, where she provides guidance and support.
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6 August 2020
An overview of current pharmacy impact on immunisation – Presentation of key findings from FIP's global report 2020
Facilitator: Lars-Åke Söderlund. Panellist: Gonçalo Sousa Pinto.
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5 August 2020
Addressing inequities in pharmacy education due to COVID-19 – Learnings from Africa, Asia and Latin America
Moderator: Ralph Altiere. Facilitator: Nilhan Uzman. Panellists: Bhojraj Suresh, Derick Munkombwe, Alison Williams, Patricia Acuna-Johnson, Nguyen Van Hung and Jennie Lates.
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4 August 2020
The regulatory climate with COVID-19
Moderator: Timothy Chen.
Facilitator: Tara Hehir.
Panellists: Cody Midlam, Peter Guthrey, Carolina Ung and Betty Chaar
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4 August 2020, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
The FIP CEO Interviews... Emer Cooke
In this episode, Ms Cooke recommends taking the opportunities we are presented with, being open to change and looking at all the outcomes as they emerge.
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Emer Cooke is currently Director, Regulation and Prequalification with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva and has been with WHO since November 2016. In this role, Ms Cooke is responsible for leading WHO's global work on regulation of health technologies (medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, vector control products and devices), coordinating the regulatory teams (Prequalification, Regulatory Systems Strengthening, and Safety), and working with member states and international partners to assure the quality, safety and efficacy of appropriate health technologies. Ms. Cooke is a pharmacist with Masters degrees in Science and Business Administration from Trinity College Dublin. She has over 30 years’ experience in international regulatory affairs and spent 14 years (2002 to 2016) in management positions at the European Medicines Agency as head of Inspections and head of International affairs respectively.
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30 July 2020
Ready, set, go! The role of the pharmacist in doping control in sports
Moderator: Kerstin Wagner. Panellists: Daniel Sanabria, Mark Stuart and Helen Zhang.
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29 July 2020
Evidence-based practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
Moderator: Victoria Garcia Cardenas. Panellists: Filipa Alves da Costa, Fernanda Stumpf Tonin and Dalia Dawoud.
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28 July 2020
Creativity in pharmacy education
Moderator: Ruth Edwards. Facilitator: Nilhan Uzman. Panellists: Richard Silvia, Maria Allinson, Amrita Multani and Sara Ibrahim.
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28 July 2020, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
The FIP CEO Interviews... Pernette Bourdillon Esteve
Pernette Bourdillon Esteve, team lead for the incidents & substandard/falsified medical products group at the World Health Organization talks about how important it is to constantly learn in your work and challenge yourself to improve.
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Pernette Bourdillon Esteve has over 12 years’ experience in International Public Health, operating both at technical and policy levels. Since 2012 she has worked at WHO on the issue of substandard and falsified (SF) medical products. Prior to WHO, she worked for the United Nations Office against Drug and Crime, UNITAID, the French Foreign Affairs Ministry, and the private sector. She trained in public health, Political Science and development economics. She speaks English, French and Spanish.
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27 July 2020
Youth involvement in policy research + advocacy: Creating policies at a global level of FIP + IPSF
Panellists: Hera Ali and Zuzana Kusynová.
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24 July 2020
The Rise of Substandard & Falsified Medical Products during the COVID-19 (Part2)
Moderator: Lina Bader. Panellists:Oksana Pyzik, Maryam Jetha, Mike Isles, Flandrie Habyarimana and Stanislas Barro.
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23 July 2020, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST
Increasing vaccination coverage through pharmacists | Episode 2: Who’s immune to fake news? Addressing patient motivation and vaccine hesitancy
Moderator:
Ema Paulino.
Panellists:
Jane Barratt,
Caterina Suitner,
Darragh O’Loughlin
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22 July 2020, 16:00 - 17:00 CEST
Medicine supply disruptions and shortages during the pandemic
Moderator: Ulf Janzon. Panellists: Propser Hiag, Joan Alexis, Joao Ferreira, J. Jayaseelan. Facilitators: Clement Haeck, Gerard Lee See
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21 July 2020, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST
Return to Pharmacy Education: Planning for the Upcoming Academic Year
Moderator: Pierre Moreau. Facilitator: Ozge Ozer. Panellists: Lilian M. Azzopardi, Paul Gallagher, Mohamad Rahal, Yulia Ladutko.
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21 July 2020, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
The FIP CEO Interviews... Robert Sindelar
Professor Robert Sindelar, Dean Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, is Catherine Duggan’s guest on this week’s episode of “The FIP CEO interviews . . .”.
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He is Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dean Emeritus, University of British Columbia. Was elected fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and the International Pharmaceutical Federation. Previously he served as Vice President of Innovation, Research & Academic Affairs at Providence Health Care, President of the PHC Research Institute and Associate Dean Research in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. He is a founder of the Centre for Drug Research and Development and was President of the Global Drug Commercialization Centre-China, both national translational medicine endeavours. He has co-edited 5 editions of the textbook entitled “Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications.”
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15 July 2020
Remote Laboratory Courses Across Pharmacy Schools During COVID-19: Are You Ready?
Moderator: Dalal Hammoudi. Panellists: Malaika Turner, Indiran Pather, Peter J Rice, Susan Finstrom, Tom Anchordoquy, Edmund Ekuadzi, Chelsea Baker, Jamie L. Woodyard, Susana Abdel Fattah, Rana Mohaidly and Nicolette Sammut Bartolo.
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14 July 2020, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
The FIP CEO Interviews... Leonora O'Brien
Pharmapod’s chief executive officer, Leonora O’Brien, speaks about her professional and personal journey to date and why positive approaches are especially important for pulling through uncertain times like COVID-19.
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Leonora is the founder
CEO of Pharmapod, a company that develop
pioneering software to promote
medication
safety
for
patients worldwide. Leonora has
25
years’ experience in pharmacy practice, policy development and regulatory affairs.
ast roles include working for the Pharmacy Regulator in Ireland and across 7 European countries for an international pharmacy group, implementing pan-European professional standards & anti-counterfeit
programmes
. She
also
held the position of Chief Pharmacist for the largest pharmacy chain in Ireland.
This year
Leonora
won Business Woman of the Year in Ireland and is also a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
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12 July 2020
Intro to FIP SIG: Drug Delivery & Manufacturing, New Medicines & New Generation of Pharm. Scientists
Panellists: Aliasger K. Salem, Takuya Kumamoto and Rebecka Isaksson
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7 July 2020, 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Key considerations for developing COVID-19 treatments: learning from the past and planning for the future
Speakers: Dalia Dawoud and Syed Shahzad Hasan
Moderator: Victoria Garcia Cardenas
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7 July 2020, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
The FIP CEO Interviews... Carmen Peña
How COVID-19 has magnified issues of inequity and inequality is discussed in the latest episode of “The FIP CEO Interviews . . .”. Catherine Duggan speaks to FIP’s immediate past president Carmen Peña.
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•Doctor in Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
•Community pharmacist
•General Secretary of Spanish Consejo General of Pharmacists (1997-2009)
•President of Spanish Consejo General of Pharmacists (2009-2015)
•Vice president of FIP (2006-2014)
•President of FIP (2014-2018)
•Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Health of Spain, 2015
•APSTJ Woman Scientist, The Academy of Pharmaceutical Scientist of Japan, 2015
•Encomienda / Medal of Pharmaceutical Merit of the Brazilian Federal Council of Pharmacists, 2010
•Academic of the Royal Academy of Pharmacy of Spain, Academic of the Ibero-American Academy of Pharmacy and Honorary Academic of the Medical-Surgical Academy of Spain
•Other recognitions and honors of Spain and other countries of the world.
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6 July 2020, 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Green and sustainable pharmacy practice – Guidance for practitioners
Speakers: Eeva Teräsalmi and Jaakko Teppo
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2 July 2020
Winter is coming: Influenza vaccination in times of COVID19–Best practices from Southern Hemisphere:
Panellists: Mariet Eksteen, Bettina Caponi and Andi Shirtcliffe.
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1 July 2020, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
MyDispense: A virtual simulation to teach pharmacy students across the globe
Panellists: Clark Kebodeaux, Lisa Holle, Jill Fitzgerald, Sarah Vordenberg, Pui San Saw and Marian Costelloe
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30 June 2020, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
The FIP CEO Interviews... Andy Gray
In today’s episode, our CEO Catherine Duggan and Andy Gray, senior lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, will shed light on the role of pharmacists in clinical
research practices.
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Andy Gray is a senior lecturer in the Division of Pharmacology, Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, former vice president, bureau member, chair BPP, Hospital Pharmacy Section President, FIP;
co-director of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence Based Practice; Honorary Senior Scientist: Consultant Pharmacist for the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa; Visiting Fellow, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Grahamstown; Member of the World Health Organization’s Expert Panel on Drug Policies and Management; Associate Editor of the South African Pharmaceutical Journal; section editor of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice; and serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, Health Systems and Reform, and BMC Health Services Research.
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25 June 2020
#AfricaTogether Pharmacy against COVID-19
Panellists: Jean-Baptiste, Barbara Nel, Khadija Jamaloodien, Jocelyn Chaibva, Daniella Munene, Jackie Maimin, Benjamin Kwame Botwe and Nuvin Juggessur.
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24 June 2020
COVID-19 for hospital pharmacists and health-systems: The medication use process
Panellists: Ana Herranz, Michael Ganio, Adenjii Emmanuel Adefemi and, Nai-Hwa Mei
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23 June 2020, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST
The FIP CEO Interviews... Trevor Jones
Dr Duggan’s first guest is Trevor Jones, visiting professor at King’s College London and former Head of Research and Development at Wellcome, UK.
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Prof. Trevor Jones, Professor, King's College London, Former Head of R&D, Wellcome UK
A visiting professor at King's College London, and a former Head of R&D, at Wellcome. He continues to have a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry as well as in academia.
He was main board director for Research & Development at The Wellcome Foundation Ltd (Wellcome plc). During his tenure, the organisation was responsible for the development of a number of significant products. He was not only involved in the introduction of the HIV/AIDS drug AZT at his time with the Wellcome Foundation but also its pricing in the USA/EU and liaison with the South African Government over patents.
Prof. Jones assisted the Government to attract inward investment into the UK, particularly from the Japanese pharmaceutical companies through the "Prescribe UK" initiative (with Virginia Bottomley and David Sainsbury). He also led negotiations with the UK Government on the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) when he was head of the ABPI. His latest role is advising the Wales Government on the future of the NHS as a member of The Bevan Commission. He is also a non-executive director of the new life science investment fund, Arix Bioscience Plc and the Oxford based Drug Discovery company, e-Therapeutics plc.
Prof. Jones is a member on the FIP Expert Advisory Group for COVID-19 and has always been an active member in FIP:
Member of the Board of Pharmaceutical Science of FIP - 1980-1984
Member of Industrial Pharmacy Committee 1978-1983
Member of FIP expert working group on drug dissolution 1979-1984
President of the FIP International Commission of Technology 1979-1983
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22 June 2020
Good pharmacy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
Speaker: Eeva Teräsalmi
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18 June 2020
The rise of substandard & falsified medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic
Panellists: Oksana Pyzik, Maryam Jetha, Mike Isles, Flandrie Habyarimana and Stanislas Barro
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17 June 2020
COVID-19: Women front and center.
Panellists: Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Ecehan Balta, Rajani Shakya and Anyango Esther.
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11 June 2020
Challenging the narrative on leadership in gender equity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Panellists: Nadia Bukhari, Vibhuti Arya, Carlene McMaugh, Minesh Parbat and Miranda Law.
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10 June 2020
World pharmacists’ COVID-19 online meeting
Webinar organised by theTurkish Pharmacists’ Association (TPA), in collaboration with FIP.
Panellists: Ahmet Çakan, Jacqueline Surugue, Ash Soni, Eeva Teräsalmi and Jaime Acosta
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9 June 2020
Hearing from our heroes: Students and young pharmacists on the frontline Part 1
Panellists: Abrar Husaini, Anas Najjar, Nalukwago Mercy Kamya, Ramon Contrucci, Sara Ali Isaa and Sunil Shrestha
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3 June 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on pharmacy education: Perspective from students & academics
Panellists: Claire Anderson, Khalid Garba Mohammed, João Guedes, Dr Sarira El-Den.
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28 May 2020
Part 2 Remote & online education during COVID 19 “How to” suggestions
Panellists:
Vivienne Mak,
Rebekah Moles,
Sarah Scoular,
Vibhu Solanki,
Youness Karodeh and
Daniel Moraga.
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21 May 2020
Hearing from our heroes Pharmacists on the Frontline during the Pandemic in Pakistan
Panellists: Aasma Hamid, Bismah Nayyer, Laiq Khan, Alamgir Rao and Huma Rasheed
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15 May 2020
Experiential education in trying times It can be done! Let’s explore how
Panellists: Kirstie Galbraith, Patricia Acuna-Johnson, Fouad Sakr, RPh, Ralph Altiere, Vibhu Solanki, PhD, Jamila Jorden, Claire Anderson, Kyle Wilby, Marwan Akel, Priscilla Owusu-Mensah, Caroline Ruth Weinstein-Oppenheimer and Simon Furletti
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13 May 2020
Communicating COVID 19 risk to promote positive behaviour change
Panellists: Liesje Donkin, Stefanie Pügge, Carina Vetye and Amy Chan
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7 May 2020
Young pharmacists and scientists at the helm of a pandemic showcasing innovations & collaboration
Panellists: Sylvester Adeyemi, Audrey Clarissa, Ahmad El Ouweini and Catarina Nobre.
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6 May 2020
Hearing from our heroes: Mental health and resilience of the workforce
Panellists: Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Catriona Bradley, Iman Bashiti, Mariet Eksteen and Sunayana Shah.
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30 April 2020
Pharmacy’s fight against COVID-19 in the USA
FIP Webcast with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Panellists: Arash Dabestani and Daniel Cobaugh
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29 April 2020
Hearing from our heroes. Pharmacists fighting COVID-19 at the frontline
Panellists: Luna Al Bizri, Nadia Bukhari, Piotr Merks, Jaime Acosta Gomez and Nelly Nonette
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29 April 2020
Comunicar COVID-19 desde la farmacia de comunidad. Comunicación en crisis
Panellist: Alejandra Fernández Jiménez
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24 April 2020
Role of regulators in addressing the WHO Patient Safety Challenge
Panelists: Dan Burns, Catherine Duggan, Leonora O'Brien and Anastasia Shiamptanis
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23 April 2020
Mass vaccination campaigns
Panellists: Ms Petra Straight and Mr Steve Shaddock.
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22 April 2020
Remote & online education in trying times: Sharing and learning from each other
Panellists: Ralph Altiere, Carl Schneider, Nzeribe Ella, Daniel Moranga, Youness Karodeh, Jamila Jorden, La' Marcus Wingate, Vibhu Solanki, Claire Anderson, Shaun Gleason, Sarah Scoular, Rebekah Moles, Daniel Malone, VIVIENNE Mak, Patricia Acuna,
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22 April 2020
Agua purificada para uso farmacéutico según OMS (Informe 47, Anexo 2)
Panelist: Dr. Francisco Javier Eguiguren
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15 April 2020
¿Cuál es el aporte del farmacéutico asistencial en la pandemia por COVID-19?
Moderator: Nuria Montero. Panelists: Dra. Sofía Segura Cano.
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15 April 2020
Experience Sharing of COVID-19 from China: Medicine & Pharmacist
Panellists: Rongsheng Zhao, Dong Liu, Yun Liao
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8 April 2020
FIP guidance on COVID-19 for pharmacists and the pharmacy workforce
Panellist: Gonçalo Sousa Pinto
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19 March 2020
Academic Section Webinar- Interprofessional Education_ The Pharmacists Role Across the Globe
Panelists: Cameil Wilson-Clarke, Gina Prescott, Lisa Hong, Toyin Tofade, Miranda Law.
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12 March 2020
The contribution of pharmacists in non communicable diseases - Cancer
Panelists: Pep Guiu, Deirdre Criddle.
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4 March 2020
FIP YPG grant for professional innovation - How to prepare a successful application
Speakers: Rebekah Moles, Filipa Ferreira and Jack Collins
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2 March 2020
Navigating an academic career in the field of pharmaceutical sciences
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What to do next? is a question many young, aspiring pharmaceutical scientists ask themselves as they progress in their education or early on in their careers. This webinar aims to inspire participants that are considering an academic career by showcasing two pharmaceutical researchers who have chosen an academic career. The speakers will reveal what was their motivation and how they navigated to their current position, what from their education was most valuable to their current career, and what experiences they have gained along the way.
Learning objectives:
- Participants will be able to compare an academic career in two different regions.
- Participants will learn what was required for the two speakers to reach their current role and use this to plan their own career.
- Participants will gain insights from the speakers on how to design/fulfill the key steps that make an early career researcher stand out.
Moderators:
- Sifei Han, NHMRC Early Career Fellow, Drug Delivery Disposition & Dynamics, Monash University - Australia
- Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Lecturer, Health Services Management, School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University - Australia
- Khalid Garba Mohammed, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Bayero University - Nigeria
Panellists:
- Stephanie Reuter Lange, Cancer Council Mid Career Research Fellow, University of South Australia - Australia
- Lirui Wang, Professor, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University - China
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12 February 2020
The contribution of pharmacists in non-communicable diseases. Cardiovascular diseases
Panelist: Michael Hogue, Yetunde Oyeneyin.
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10 February 2020
Coronavirus 2019-nCoV: How can pharmacists help control the outbreak?
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Gonçalo Sousa Pinto
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15 January 2020
The contribution of pharmacists in non-communicable diseases: Asthma and COPD
Speakers: Sian Williams, Kristina Billberg.
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11 December 2019
The contribution of pharmacists in non-communicable diseases: Diabetes
Speakers: Isabel Jacinto, Luna El Bizri
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4 December 2019
The value and application of using health theories and models in pharmacy education and practice
Speakers: Hoai-An Troung, Miranda Law, Robbie Turner
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26 November 2019
The role of youth in achieving one of the triple billion targets of the World Health Organization
Speakers: Caline Mattar (GHWN Youth Hub), Audrey Clarissa (Asian YPG), Aya Jamal (IPSF), and Diah Saminarsih (WHO)
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20 November 2019
Targeted medication safety best practices for hospitals
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*Moderator: John Hertig
*Speakers: Mário Borges Rosa and Michael R. Cohen
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14 November 2019, 12:00 - 13:00 CET
Celebrating three years of Nanjing Conference: How young pharmacy workforce and students can be involved
Speakers: Lina Bader (FIP), Miranda Law (Howard University College of Pharmacy), and Alison Williams (IPSF)
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On November 2016, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) brought together pharmacy leaders from across the world to set the future milestones for pharmacy education in a context of workforce development. “There is no health without pharmacy workforce”, this slogan highlighted the importance of investing in the workforce. In addition to this, engaging youth in workforce development is unavoidable because youth are the future generation!
FIP YPG is hosting a webinar in collaboration with the FIP Education and the International Pharmaceutical Students' Association (IPSF) on how students and young pharmacy workforce can be involved in the workforce development. If you are interested to know more about how you can engage in workforce development, this webinar is for you!
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to: (1) Explore current projects related to Pharmaceutical Workforce Development Goals (PWDGs); (2) Describe current project on Nanjing Assessment tools; (3) Provide examples of young student’s involvement in the Nanjing Outcomes; (4) Reflect on how pharmacy student, next generation of young pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists can be involved.
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30 October 2019
Advanced role of the next generation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in public health
Speakers: Clement Haeck and Tsai (Christopher Chua) Yu-Lin
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19 October 2019
Good distribution practices. Securing the supply chain
Speaker: Michael H. Anisfeld
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10 October 2019, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Good storage & distribution. Pharma 4.0
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FIP’s Hospital Pharmacy Section is organising a webinar on “Good storage and distribution practices for pharmaceutical products in hospitals”.
The correct storage and distribution and the continuous improvement of the processes involved in the supply chain from the acquisition to the administration or use of pharmaceutical products in hospitals, have a direct economic impact and improves quality assurance in patients care.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand variables that affect the stability of pharmaceutical products.
2. Understand
storage and distribution processes.
3. Evaluate good storage and distribution practices that improves quality processes.
4. Highlight new technologies that benefit good practices for pharmaceutical products.
Presentation outline:
- Define variables that affect the stability of pharmaceutical products.
- Define storage and distribution processes for pharmaceutical products.
- Provide examples of good practices.
- Present new technologies that benefit good practices of storage and distribution.
Moderator: Nora Gerpe
Speakers: Martín G. Silveira and Javier Movilla
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23 August 2019
Digital health: Where does pharmacy stand?
Speakers: Peter Guthrey, Nada Moulla and Adebayo Alonge
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22 August 2019
Culturally competent pharmacists: A key to patient-centered care
Speakers: Nisreen Mourad & Sally Arif
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11 July 2019
International pharmacy accreditation
Speakers: Lynnae M Mahaney & Sherif Kamal
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12 June 2019
FIP YPG-IPSF. Benefits and opportunities
Speakers: Petra Orlić & Diana Ching
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29 May 2019
GALF stories. Persuasive leadership and how I developed and implemented the strategic plan for my faculty
Speakers: Ruth Edwards & Toyin tofade
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9 April 2019
Health leaders united for change: Driving transformative gender equity policies for the global health workforce
Speakers: C. Duggan, A. Kelling, M. McIsaac, E. Paulino & B. S. Savic
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20 March 2019
What leadership styles are suitable for academia
Speakers: Pierre Moreau and Toyin Tofade
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23 January 2019
Tupaia project: A multi-country health systems mapping project for strengthening health supply chains
Speaker: Michael Nunan
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17 January 2019
How FIP can help your organization
Speakers: John Pieper and Ema Paulino
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8 January 2019
Pharmacists’ important role as a sexual health counsellor in the Gulf Countries
Speaker: Ian J. Cubbin
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6 December 2018
Successfully engaging stakeholders to achieve needed and desired change
Speakers: Mike Rouse & Arman Üney
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20 November 2018
Clostridium difficile infection management and outcomes. Considerations in a limited-resource setting
Speakers: Laurel Legenza & Renier Coetzee
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7 August 2018
Innovations of IPE implementation
Speaker: Tina Brock
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10 July 2018
Assessment of interprofessional education
Speaker: Sylvia Langlois
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19 June 2018
Challenges of nanomedicine follow-on products. From regulatory to formulary selection
Speakers: Vinod Shah, Stefan Mühlebach & John Hertig
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14 June 2018
Interprofessional education: Defining the competencies and goals
Speakers: Frank J. Ascione and Mariet Eksteen
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6 June 2018
Pharmacist role in detection, control and prevention of arboviroses
Speaker: Cristina Fernández Barrantes
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1 June 2018
Do it right for your patient: advantages and considerations associated with nanomedicines
Speakers: Gerrit Borchard and Jacqueline Surugue
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30 May 2018
Participación del farmacéutico en la detección, control y prevención de las arbovirosis
Speaker: Cristina Fernández Barrantes
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25 April 2018
Nanomedicines are different. But why?
Speakers: Jacqueline Surugue & Daan J.A. Crommelin
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11 April 2018
What you need to know about the FIP Pharmaceutical Workforce Development Goals
Speakers: Ian Bates and Lina R. Bader
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28 March 2018
Purposeful global engagement in pharmacy education
Speakers: Naser Alsharif, Miranda G. Law, Mona Schaalan & Prosper Mapo
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31 January 2018
Formative assessment strategies in the different settings of pharmacy education (Part 1)
Speakers: Mohamad Rahal, Michelle Cherfan & La'Marcus T. Wingate
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13 December 2017
Safe handling of hazardous drugs
Speakers: Stephen Eckel, Olga Delgado Sanchez and Jim Siderov
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25 September 2017
The use of pictograms and infographics to support medication literacy and medication adherence
Speakers: Annie Pouliot, Régis Vaillancourt and Raul Malhotra
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27 July 2017
Antimicrobial use and the value of stewardship globally
Speakers: Douglas Slain & Prosper Maposa
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3 May 2017
Official launch - Report on the outcomes of global conference on pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education
Speakers: Philip Schneider and Ian Bates
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18 April 2017
Hospital pharmacy automation internationally. Impact on patient safety
Speakers: Richard Caldwell, Maryanne Molenaar and Aygül Köseoğlu
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17 January 2017
Poster and abstract preparation
Speakers: Rebekah Moles and Ryan A. Forrey
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15 November 2016
Medication safety best practices
Speakers: John B. Hertig, Abdul Latif Sheikh, and Jacqueline Surugue
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3 November 2016
Leadership development. For you and your faculty team!
Speakers: Jenelle Sobotka and Pierre Moreau
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2016-11-03 AIM Webinar_ Leadership Development – for you and your faculty team!
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26 October 2016
Leadership development – for you and your students!
Speakers: Jenelle Sobotka and Pierre Moreau
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2016-10-26 08.01 AcPS Webinar Leadership Development – for you and your students!
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29 September 2016
Counterfeit medications
Libby Baney and Nkechi Christiana Anyanwu
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HPS - Substandard, Spurious, Falsely Labelled, Falsified, and Counterfeit (SSFFC) Medication Issues and Managem
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2 June 2016
Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics
A/Prof Dr. Ola Al Ahdab, Phd
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4 August 2014
Basel Statements: a way to go forward
Jacqueline Surugue, Andy Gray
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