FIP
Coming up on the calendar
The pharmacy world will be coming to Australia later in 2023, meanwhile a prominent health reformer will be speaking to the sector. Let’s look at the latest news in events …
FIP vaccination focus
FIP has created a new resource to help encourage vaccination by pharmacists The International Pharmaceutical Federation is offering a new resource to help countries self-assess the readiness of their regulations …
Aussie elected to FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Practice
Australian representation on the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s (FIP’s) Board of Pharmaceutical Practice is continuing to grow Sydney-based consultant pharmacist, Tara Hehir, who was named as the new president of FIP’s …
Looking ahead
The return of a conference for future pharmacy owners, and the world is coming to Australia. The latest on the events calendar Getting ready for ownership: 2023 Pharmacy Ownership & …
‘Without our actions, there would have been many more deaths.’
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has announced its theme for World Pharmacists Day later in the year, highlighting the profession’s capabilities “Pharmacy: Strengthening health systems” will be the theme of World …
Pain gender gap focus
FIP has highlighted the existence of a gender gap in pain management and the potential for pharmacists to close it The gap is outlined in a report of a meeting …
Reflux guidance
Managing symptoms of reflux is the topic of new quick reference guidance for pharmacists The guidance has been published by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). The guidance covers causes of reflux symptoms …
Pharmacist vaccination gives evidence to back prescribing role
Successful community pharmacy-based vaccination programs should be used as evidence of pharmacists’ competencies to prescribe Schedule 4 medications, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) National President, Dr Fei Sim, believes. Addressing …
Call for action on sports pharmacy
Pharmacist expertise has been key in supporting athletes and helping address the problem of doping, a new report shows The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has teamed up with colleagues from …
WHO teams with pharmacy stakeholder
The World Health Organization has signed a memorandum of understanding with the five members of the World Health Professions Alliance, including pharmacy The organisations involved include the World Dental Federation …
New CVD resource
FIP has published a new handbook detailing a wide range of opportunities for pharmacists to provide cardiovascular disease services According to the World Health Organization, deaths from CVDs currently represent …
New cancer guidance
FIP has released new guidance on the knowledge and skills recommended for pharmacists to practise cancer care This includes not only the biology of cancer and cancer medicines, but also …