| 07 February 2018 |
| FIP appoints new chief executive officer The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has appointed Dr Catherine Duggan as its new chief executive officer, as of 1 June. Dr Duggan, a pharmacist from the United Kingdom, is currently director of professional development at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. “I’m delighted and honoured to take up the position of CEO at FIP. I look forward to building on the great work of FIP leaders, past and present. To advance pharmacy worldwide, we will work through established partnerships with the World Health Organization and forge new partnerships at the global level to benefit the profession and the public,” she said. |
| 29 January 2018 |
| Telling WHO how pharmacists support women Medication reviews during pregnancy in Germany, screening for breast cancer in Jordan, and supplementation programmes to prevent maternal anaemia in Tanzania were among the examples of pharmacist-led initiatives targeting women given by FIP at the 142nd session of the World Health Organization’s Executive Board. At the meeting, held in Geneva, Switzerland, last week, FIP directed the board’s attention to the value of pharmacists in supplying emergency contraception and promoting breastfeeding. |
| 22 December 2017 |
| Over four million pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists work together for better health The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) links four million pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists across the globe. Together, we work to improve global health by advancing pharmaceutical education, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmaceutical practice so that we can encourage, promote and enable better discovery, development, access to and responsible use of appropriate, cost-effective, quality medicines worldwide. |
News archive |
| 28 November 2017 |
| New FIP report on the role of pharmacists in reducing harm associated with drugs of abuse includes marijuana |
| 17 November 2017 |
| Technology vs soul. Reports from FIP congress 2017 in the new IPJ |
| 14 September 2017 |
| New FIP global survey shows clear contribution of pharmacy to health beyond dispensing |
| 12 September 2017 |
| New data depict state of progress in pharmacy workforce development |
| 11 September 2017 |
| We must generate jobs in the pharmaceutical sector, FIP President says |
| 26 July 2017 |
| FIP announces resignation of Chief Executive Officer |
| 13 July 2017 |
| Future medicines and more: Reports from PSWC 2017 in the new IPJ |
| 31 May 2017 |
| 2016 Annual report published: Putting people first |
| 30 May 2017 |
| Pharmacists’ role in harm reduction highlighted by FIP at World Health Assembly |
| 22 May 2017 |
| More effective treatment for cystic fibrosis patients on its way |
| 16 May 2017 |
| FIP publishes overview of models for reporting medicines shortages |
| 03 May 2017 |
| FIP calls on pharmacy leaders to transform the workforce as it releases 67 statements on pharmaceutical education |
| 25 April 2017 |
| Recognition of pharmacists’ role in self care is growing, new FIP report says |
| 10 April 2017 |
| Diversity of profession to be focus of World Pharmacists Day 2017 |
| 22 February 2017 |
| Pharmacy support workforce survey findings published |
| 31 January 2017 |
| Need for quality medicines information to be included in national medicines policies, new FIP report says |
| 30 January 2017 |
| Pharmaceutical science is integral to national responses to dementia, FIP tells WHO Board |
| 21 December 2016 |
| Pharmacists & pharmaceutical scientists: Continuing to care for you |
| 07 November 2016 |
| Pharmacy profession is advancing with help of FIP resources |
| 07 November 2016 |
| FIP prepares profession to face workforce demands |
| 27 October 2016 |
| Burden of disease: reports from the 2016 FIP congress in the latest IPJ |
| 29 September 2016 |
| Health care professions ask consumers to identify fake medicine |
| 25 September 2016 |
| FIP President's 2016 World Pharmacists Day video message |
| 28 August 2016 |
| FIP’s vision to be served by three new board members from Germany, Japan and USA |
| 28 August 2016 |
| Community pharmacies’ important social role must not be forgotten, FIP President says |
| 27 August 2016 |
| Community pharmacies have the potential to vaccinate at least one in eight people right now, FIP says |
| 28 July 2016 |
| New international guidelines to help pharmacies keep going during natural disasters |
| 21 July 2016 |
| New IPJ focuses on creating a better pharmacy workforce |
| 13 June 2016 |
| Launch of new guidance to make children’s medicines safer and more effective |
| 30 May 2016 |
| 2015 Annual report: Empowerment through sharing |
| 27 May 2016 |
| Ministers at WHA69 hear how pharmacists support victims of violence |
| 24 March 2016 |
| New IPJ looks at how else we can serve our communities |
| 29 January 2016 |
| Medicines shortages could cause death of children, says FIP |
| 22 December 2015 |
| Seasons greetings |
| 16 December 2015 |
| FIP publishes guide to help pharmacists establish tobacco-free communities |
| 01 December 2015 |
| Pharmacists and scientists can take the lead in reducing the environmental impact of medicines |
| 26 November 2015 |
| Latest IPJ asks: How much better can we be? |
| 16 November 2015 |
| FIP issues new resource to arm pharmacy's fight against antibiotic resistance |
| 10 October 2015 |
| New FIP report calls attention to how pharmacists can contribute to mental health care |
| 30 September 2015 |
| FIP Council appoints new Scientific Secretary |
| 30 September 2015 |
| Sixteen honoured by global pharmacy body |
| 29 September 2015 |
| FIP president describes plan for profession at opening of 75th world pharmacy congress |
| 25 September 2015 |
| Pharmacists learning with other health professionals will become more common, new report predicts |
| 24 September 2015 |
| International statements for hospital pharmacy revised |
| 03 August 2015 |
| Lab Boxes: The FIP project bringing learning to life |
| 29 July 2015 |
| Latest IPJ focuses on the data revolution in health |
| 12 June 2015 |
| UNESCO renews unique agreement to develop pharmacy education with FIP |
| 28 May 2015 |
| Stop illicit trade of tobacco products, WHO says |
| 26 May 2015 |
| Review finds growing focus on need to improve human resources for health |
| 26 May 2015 |
| Countries should have AMR plans in place by May 2017 |
| 26 May 2015 |
| Progress on vaccine plan has been patchy, experts warn |
| 22 May 2015 |
| FIP Annual Report 2014 published |
| 25 April 2015 |
| Up for discussion at the World Health Assembly in May: malaria |
| 24 April 2015 |
| World Immunisation Week (24-30 April): Targets 2015 are off track |
| 07 April 2015 |
| World Health Day: How safe is your food? |
| 26 March 2015 |
| Get in the know with IPJ |
| 24 March 2015 |
| End TB by 2035 |
| 27 February 2015 |
| WHO calls for recommitment to a tobacco-free world on 10th anniversary of FCTC |
| 11 February 2015 |
| New award to recognise interprofessional collaboration |
| 29 January 2015 |
| FIP underlines pharmacists’ value in tackling antimicrobial resistance |
| 26 January 2015 |
| International hospital and generic organisations commit to shared ethical principles on 1st anniversary of Consensus Framework |
| 16 December 2014 |
| Seasons greetings |
| 01 December 2014 |
| Closing the gaps in HIV/AIDS: World AIDS Day 2014 |
| 20 November 2014 |
| FIP partners Fight the Fakes |
| 13 November 2014 |
| Ebola resources for community pharmacy now available from FIP |
| 07 November 2014 |
| International oath for pharmacists launched |
| 06 November 2014 |
| Help patients make heathy choices with WHPA app |
| 29 October 2014 |
| New e-learning for healthcare professionals working in armed conflict and emergency situations |
| 24 October 2014 |
| Nominate a scientist for the 2015 Høst Madsen Medal |
| 29 September 2014 |
| Today is World Heart Day |
| 24 September 2014 |
| Pharmacists called on to mark World Pharmacists Day 2014 |
| 30 August 2014 |
| First woman president for FIP |
| 13 August 2014 |
| Ebola victims include pharmacy professionals |
| 25 July 2014 |
| Pharmacists asked to "think again" about roles in hepatitis |
| 14 July 2014 |
| FIP renews commitment to healthcare for women and children |
| 01 July 2014 |
| Latest information on Bangkok |
| 01 July 2014 |
| FIP Annual Report 2013/14 published |
| 13 June 2014 |
| Call for support on role of pharmacists in Uruguay |
| 02 June 2014 |
| Balkans emergency relief fund |
| 21 May 2014 |
| FIP presents evidence of pharmacy’s value in vaccinations to World Health Assembly |
| 06 May 2014 |
| World Asthma Day |
| 13 April 2014 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress Opens in Melbourne |
| 21 January 2014 |
| FIP interventions at the 134th WHO Executive Board in Geneva |
| 13 January 2014 |
| Putting patients first: Together with four global healthcare organizations FIP signs Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration |
| 23 December 2013 |
| Access to Pharmacists is Access to Health |
| 28 November 2013 |
| FIP participated in the 3rd Global Forum on Human Resources for Health |
| 04 November 2013 |
| Letters of intent for TB REACH funding due by 8 November |
| 07 October 2013 |
| PSWC Travel Grants |
| 04 September 2013 |
| 2013 FIPEd Global Education Report Launched |
| 03 September 2013 |
| FIP launches report of international summit on medicines shortages |
| 01 September 2013 |
| OPENING OF THE 73rd FIP WORLD CONGRESS OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES IN DUBLIN, IRELAND |
| 01 September 2013 |
| 2013 Høst Madsen Medal |
| 01 September 2013 |
| Awards at the FIP World Congress Dublin 2013 |
| 31 August 2013 |
| FIP Leading on Global Education Transformation |
| 31 August 2013 |
| FIP Welcomes New Member and Observer Organisations. |
| 21 August 2013 |
| 2013 World Pharmacists Day - 25 September |
| 21 June 2013 |
| The FIP Bureau and ExCo select a new General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer. |
| 21 June 2013 |
| International Summit on Medicine Shortages Concludes In Toronto With A Call To Action For Stakeholders Around The World |
| 22 May 2013 |
| FIP interventions at the 2013 World Health Assembly in Geneva |
| 20 May 2013 |
| World's Health Professions Call for New Emphasis on Working Together |
| 28 January 2013 |
| FIP Makes Interventions at WHO Executive Board Meeting |
| 13 December 2012 |
| FIP and IFPMA Fight Counterfeit Medicines |
| 25 October 2012 |
| Call for nominations Host Madsen Medal 2013 and FIP Award Winners 2012 |
| 04 October 2012 |
| Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands officially opens the FIP Centennial Congress |
| 02 October 2012 |
| Key issue within Ministers Summit and FIP Centennial Congress for Pharmacists: |
| 20 September 2012 |
| World Pharmacists Day 25 September |
| 06 September 2012 |
| With sincere thanks |
| 04 July 2012 |
| WHPA Releases Report on Forum for "Collaborative Practice" |
| 29 May 2012 |
| FIP Collaborates with the WGO for World Digestive Health Day |
| 04 April 2012 |
| Good Health Adds Life to Years - World Health Day 2012 |
| 01 February 2012 |
| Taiwan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) - Twinning Programme for Good Pharmacy Practice |
| 31 January 2012 |
| WHO takes giant stride in promoting medicines safety worldwide |
| 24 January 2012 |
| FIP makes interventions at WHO Executive Board Meeting |
| 15 December 2011 |
| New Delhi Call to Action on Preserving the Power of Antibiotics |
| 23 November 2011 |
| Health professionals unite in WHPA Prague Call to Action, urging governments to ramp up fight against falsified medicines |
| 14 November 2011 |
| World Diabetes Day - FIP releases pinnacle report |
| 12 October 2011 |
| Congress IPJ now available for download |
| 26 September 2011 |
| FIP calls attention to medicines shortages |
| 23 September 2011 |
| 25 September - WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY! |
| 04 September 2011 |
| FIP Opens Momentous 2011 Congress in Hyderabad with President of India |
| 04 September 2011 |
| SIGNING OF A NEW TUBERCULOSIS INITIATIVE BETWEEN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND FIP |
| 04 July 2011 |
| WHPA Taipei Workshop on Counterfeiting of Medical Products |
| 30 May 2011 |
| 31 May - World No Tobacco Day |
| 23 May 2011 |
| FIP makes interventions at WHO World Health Assembly 2011 |
| 19 May 2011 |
| WHPA NCD Campaign Media Release |
| 07 April 2011 |
| FIP makes intervention at WHO for World Health Day 2011 |
| 24 March 2011 |
| Pharmacists transform the fight against TB! |
| 16 March 2011 |
| Japanese pharmacists aid in relief efforts |
| 21 February 2011 |
| FIP Endorses Global Data Charter |
| 04 February 2011 |
| World Cancer Day 2011 - it's possible to overcome cancer |
| 26 January 2011 |
| FIP presence at the 2nd Global Forum for Human Resources for Health |
| 13 January 2011 |
| Pharmacy Guild of Australia - pharmacists aid in flood relief |
| 16 December 2010 |
| Season's Greetings from FIP! |
| 29 November 2010 |
| FIP and AAPS host successful meeting |
| 25 November 2010 |
| Abuja Call to Action: Fight the dangers of counterfeit medicine |
| 25 October 2010 |
| CALL TO ACTION! |
| 29 September 2010 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences Experts Present Cutting-Edge Research at International Meeting in New Orleans, Nov. 14-18 |
| 23 September 2010 |
| 25 September - World Pharmacists Day! |
| 01 September 2010 |
| FIP ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT |
| 31 August 2010 |
| FIP-UNESCO University Twinning Network for Pharmacists formally Approved by UNESCO |
| 30 August 2010 |
| FIP and Pfizer Launch Joint Survey at the FIP Congress LIsbon |
| 05 August 2010 |
| Media Release - Trial confirms benefits of pharmacist intervention |
| 29 July 2010 |
| WHO and Vietnam - acces to essential medicines |
| 28 July 2010 |
| Australia holds Future of Pharmacy Stakeholder Forum |
| 17 May 2010 |
| World Health Professions Alliance calls for increased action against counterfeits |
| 12 May 2010 |
| Pharmaceutical Care – Where do we stand? Where should we go? |
| 09 April 2010 |
| FIP and Partners Launch the PPE Campaign Website |
| 08 April 2010 |
| FIP WHO Open Forum on the International Medical Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce (IMPACT) |
| 07 April 2010 |
| 7 April - World Health Day - Pharmacists make cities healthier! |
| 24 March 2010 |
| 24 March - World TB Day |
| 04 February 2010 |
| World Cancer Day |
| 27 January 2010 |
| FIP intervenes at WHO EB |
| 24 December 2009 |
| A Holiday Greeting from Our President |
| 16 December 2009 |
| 2009 World Malaria Report |
| 30 November 2009 |
| World AIDS Day |
| 20 November 2009 |
| Stakeholder meeting for drug information and pharmacovigilance in Vietnam |
| 14 November 2009 |
| World Diabetes Day |
| 14 October 2009 |
| PSWC - Call for Papers! |
| 12 October 2009 |
| World Mental Health Day 2009 - Mental Health in Primary Care |
| 27 September 2009 |
| World Heart Day 2009 - Work with Heart |
| 18 September 2009 |
| FIP Releases 2009 Global Pharmacy Workforce Report |
| 05 September 2009 |
| 2009 FIP Congress Istanbul – almost 3000 gather to take responsibility for patient outcomes |
| 12 August 2009 |
| FIP and CHEO Release Pictogram Software Free of Charge |
| 30 June 2009 |
| FIP Re-Launches Pharmacy Education, An International Journal for Pharmaceutical Education |
| 31 May 2009 |
| 31 May - World No Tobacco Day |
| 25 May 2009 |
| FIP speaks at World Health Assembly |
| 14 May 2009 |
| Turkey Celebrates National Pharmacy Day |
| 28 April 2009 |
| Influenza A (H1N1) - reports from WHO |
| 21 April 2009 |
| Global Health Workforce Alliance E-discussion |
| 01 April 2009 |
| Pharmacy Education Framework Validation |
| 24 March 2009 |
| Pharmacists work towards stopping the spread of Tuberculosis |
| 29 January 2009 |
| FIP takes part in the WHO Executive Board Meeting |
| 23 January 2009 |
| FIP CEO Ton Hoek Receives Award |
| 05 November 2008 |
| FIP supports Beijing Declaration |
| 24 September 2008 |
| FIP welcomes record number of participants at the 68th World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Basel, Switzerland |
| 22 September 2008 |
| FIP Bureau approves |
| 06 September 2008 |
| Global Conference on the Future of Hospital Pharmacy Successfully Completed |
| 31 August 2008 |
| FIP OPENS THE 68TH WORLD CONGRESS OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Basel, Switzerland. |
| 06 June 2008 |
| Establishment of First FIP Collaborating Centre |
| 17 April 2008 |
| WHO UNESCO FIP joint session held at the Global Health Workforce Alliance Forum for Human Resources for Health: The Launch of the Global Tripartite Education Action Plan 2008 – 2010 |
| 03 April 2008 |
| Tuberculosis Awareness Campaign on 24th March by Indian Pharmaceutical Association’s Students’ Forum |
| 21 September 2007 |
| FIP Pharmacy Education Taskforce Proposes Action Plan on Global Pharmacy Education |
| 05 December 2006 |
| World AIDS Day 2006 – Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise |
| 05 December 2006 |
| FIP and WHO Launch Handbook on Developing Pharmacy Practice – A Focus on Patient Care |
| 28 September 2006 |
| FIP Honourary President Passes Away at the Age of 74 |
| 28 August 2006 |
| FIP Opens 66th Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 26 August 2006 |
| FIP ELECT NEW PRESIDENT |
| 26 May 2006 |
| Dr. LEE Jong-wook, 22 May 2006. |
| 28 April 2006 |
| FIP Launches Global Pharmacy Workforce and Migration Report |
| 03 March 2006 |
| FIP Actively Involved in Global Health Issues |
| 01 February 2006 |
| FIP Participates in the Executive Board Meeting of the World Health Organization |
| 19 January 2006 |
| FIP launches "Human Resources for Health" website! |
| 19 January 2006 |
| Working Together for Health – Get Actively Involved in World Health Day |
| 13 October 2005 |
| At the recent 65th FIP Congress in Cairo, the following Statements were adopted |
| 30 September 2005 |
| Health Professionals Human Resources Survey Now Available Online |
| 07 September 2005 |
| FIP President Addresses Congress Participants at Opening Ceremony |
| 07 September 2005 |
| Pharmacists Gather in Cairo to Discuss Access to Medicines and Other Key Global Health Priorities |
| 07 September 2005 |
| IMS Health and International Pharmaceutical Federation announce award recipients at 65th World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharma |
| 07 September 2005 |
| FIP Anounces 2005 Award Winners at Opening Ceremony |
| 02 March 2005 |
| World’s Health Professions Celebrate Adoption of Global Anti-Tobacco Treaty |
| 19 January 2005 |
| Health Professionals and Patients Announce Historic Partnership |
| 31 December 2004 |
| Tsunami disaster: How can you help? |
| FIP launches report of international summit on medicines shortages |
| FIP renews commitment to healthcare for women and children |