International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

3,300 colleagues from 96 countries were brought together by FIP to exchange experiences and knowledge in Cape Town at the FIP world congress earlier this month. “It was important that our reach as a global organisation is achieved in Africa. . . What we hope to achieve is an awareness of pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy education in South Africa. We hope to achieve greater collaboration across the world, ” says FIP President Paul Sinclair. For those who weren’t able to join us in Cape Town, and for those who were there and would like a reminder, we share this video. Watch to find out what some of our participants had to say! https://lnkd.in/d4iACKTF (Note that this video was produced by Adcock Ingram for South Africa’s Pharmacy Month. FIP does not work with the company and received no funding from it.)

📖Abstracts from the summer meeting of FIP’s Pharmacy Practice Research Special Interest Group, held earlier this year, have been published in Pharmacy Education journal 👉https://lnkd.in/dCUJda-a #PharmacyPracticeResearch Victoria Garcia-Cardenas Charlotte Verner Rossing Fernanda Stumpf Tonin

Interprofessional collaboration should be standard practice to ensure high quality health services, says a new FIP statement of policy published today. The new policy on interprofessional collaborative practice (IPC) sets out recommendations to a number of stakeholders, including governments, academia and pharmacists. These include that governments should establish professional regulatory systems and processes (including for quality assurance measures and scopes of practice that facilitate effective collaborations). “Effective ICP can lead to improved access to health interventions, reduced burnout among healthcare professionals and better health outcomes,” said Luís Lourenço, co-chair of the policy committee and FIP professional secretary. The policy statement is accessible here: https://lnkd.in/dV4zz7Fd Jill Boone

A foundational document for the development of a policy framework for life-course immunisation globally is published by FIP today. In April 2024, the federation hosted a policy development summit to focus on the growing role of pharmacy in vaccinations, and to describe and define the parameters for the implementation of a FIP global policy on life-course immunisation. Over two days, experts and representatives from a selection of countries with experience of pharmacists as vaccinators shared their knowledge, expertise and country case studies in several focus areas: new and emerging vaccines; the wider benefits of vaccines; vaccine remuneration models; vaccine confidence; and access to data and vaccination records. The insights, data, expertise and experiences shared during the summit are presented in the new report, available here 👉www.fip.org/file/6039 Nicolas Echement Magali Van Steenkiste Olivier Rozaire Ema Paulino Erminia Pietrobono Elen Jones Shelita Dattani, PharmD mark koziol Alison Jones Jeltje Luinenburg

FIP is attending the WHO Global Consultation on “Improving diagnostic safety and implementing the Global Patient Safety Action Plan (GPSAP)” this week. The meeting is discussing strategies for enhancing diagnostic processes and reducing diagnostic errors, and reflecting on the progress of the GPSAP, which outlines patient safety actions through to 2030. FIP has been contributing to this progress since the GPSAP was adopted in 2021. With less than a week to go to World Patient Safety Day 2024, let’s remember that pharmacists are key to patient safety!

Pharmacists play a vital role in Everyday Care, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering healthier communities. Join the CPD-accredited webinar, 'Everyday Care Matters: Empowering Pharmacists for the Future of Healthcare,' on 21 September 2024, from 14:00–16:00 SGT (UTC+8). Don't miss out as five expert speakers dive into various aspects of Everyday Care, offering insights and practical tips for pharmacists from across the Asia-Pacific region.    Click here to register today: https://lnkd.in/dwMF_fHX

On day 4 of #CleanAirWeek we highlight an article by the Advisory Board members of the Clean Breathing Institute published in the European Medical Journal, accessible here: https://lnkd.in/dTFF8YM8 The Clean Air Week, organised by the Clean Breathing Institute and the FIP, champions your integral role in supporting patients on the negative effects of climate change and air pollution on respiratory health. Learn how you can #Care4EveryBreath at an FIP webinar on 17 September 13:00 – 14:00 CEST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d7G95fMq. #Pharmacists #RespiratoryHalth #ClimateChange

Join us on 17 September 2024, at 13:00 CEST for a webinar on " Climate change and respiratory health: Bridging gaps for a healthier future”. Learn about the impact of air pollution on health and how pharmacists can contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment: https://lnkd.in/dHimbDba

As the 79th United Nations General Assembly gathers, the Speak Up for COPD coalition calls on policymakers to prioritise chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in their health agendas. The coalition outlines the need to recognise COPD as a global health priority and advocate for policies that ensure better prevention, diagnosis and treatment. More information about the Speak Up for COPD coalition, of which FIP is a partner, is available here: https://lnkd.in/gqs7_iDi #UNGA #SpeakUpforCOPD #GlobalHealth

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Under the theme "Changing the narrative on suicide", this year’s campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides. Pharmacists’ key roles in promoting mental health and well-being, including their roles in suicide prevention, are covered in FIP’s “Mental health care: A handbook for pharmacists”: https://lnkd.in/eNgh_Uf8 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealth