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Governments urged to support in-pharmacy COVID-19 testing to help bring pandemic under control
Community pharmacists can play an active role in diagnostic testing by providing tests as well as pre- and post-test... More
New curriculum guide to improve action against substandard and fake medicines now available
A curriculum guide to support educators in ensuring that pharmacists are better able to prevent substandard or... More
FIP calls on governments to support pharmacists in their contribution to bringing the COVID pandemic to an end
Governments and policymakers were urged by FIP to enact legislation necessary to support pharmacists in their... More
Health professions ask public to take concrete actions to help safeguard underfunded COVID-affected health systems
The presidents of all five international organisations that make up the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) have... More
The One FIP Data and Intelligence Commission assembled
Twenty pharmacists from around the world have been appointed to the One FIP Data and Intelligence Commission. ... More
Pharmacy profession around the world pledges to transform vaccination globally, regionally and locally
As part of a new FIP Commitment to Action on improving vaccination coverage through pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy... More
New toolkit to help profession with medicines use review services
A framework for providing medicines use review services (MURs) has been made freely available today by FIP in the form... More
Career guidance for early pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists now available from FIP
Pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists at the beginning of their careers can now benefit from advice on career... More
FIP publishes position statement on emerging technologies and pharmacy practice
How pharmacists and pharmacy organisations can rise to the challenge of new technologies is set out in a new position... More
FIP expert group issues advice on COVID-19 tests
To help pharmacists advise people on COVID-19 tests, FIP has today issued a guidance document produced by its... More
Latest IPJ explores delivering in a pandemic
As our world seeks a full understanding of SARS-CoV-2, the diseases it causes and the associated comorbidities,... More
FIP and PGEU reaffirm their commitment to work together to promote and advance the pharmacy profession
FIP and PGEU today signed a memorandum of understanding to work in partnership to strengthen the role of community... More
FIP adds to its clinical information on COVID-19
To take into account developments since our COVID-19 clinical information and treatment guidelines for pharmacists were... More
Primary health care strengthened by pharmacists is a critical first line of defence and response, FIP tells World Health Assembly
As countries face the COVID-19 pandemic, strong primary health care is a critical first line of defence and response,... More
New handbook encourages pharmacists to take a more active role in vector-borne diseases
A handbook to support pharmacists in preventing, controlling, managing and treating vector-borne diseases is published... More
FIP Foundation supports campaign to rebuild Beirut's pharmacies
The FIP Foundation for Education and Research is supporting a campaign run by the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists to fund... More
FIP moves primary health care agenda in the European Region forward with new report
Needs in the European Region in order for pharmacy to deliver breakthroughs for better primary health care are... More
How sub-Saharan Africa’s healthcare challenges can be addressed with pharmacy education reform is set out in a new FIP report
The most pressing healthcare, health workforce and pharmaceutical education needs in sub-Saharan Africa are described... More
Emerging role and professional service for pharmacy in air pollution highlighted in new report
A wider role for community pharmacists in reducing the negative impacts of air pollution on health is advocated in a... More
New chairperson appointed for FIP Foundation
Jenelle Sobotka (USA) has been selected new chairperson for the FIP Foundation for Education and Research by the FIP... More
Future pharmacy leaders should revolutionise mental health, FIP president says
The importance of equipping young pharmaceutical scientists to take care of their own mental health as well as to look... More
New resource to support progress with FIP Development Goals published
A reference guide to facilitate progress with FIP’s Development Goals is available from today. More
Three new FIP vice presidents take office
Parisa Aslani (Australia), Hiroshi Suzuki (Japan), and Manjiri Sandeep Gharat (India) took office today as new vice... More
Governments have a public health duty to expand vaccination coverage through pharmacies, FIP says
Governments and other stakeholders must take urgent action to ensure equity in access to disease prevention measures,... More
Happy World Pharmacists Day!
This World Pharmacists Day is an opportunity to communicate how, together, pharmacists are transforming health through... More
Commission to tackle antimicrobial resistance established
Solutions offered by the pharmacy profession to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are to be advanced by a... More
FIP commits to campaign demanding better representation of women in global health security
Today, during a FIP Virtual 2020 session focusing on FIP Development Goal 10 (equity and equality), FIP committed to... More
New FIP commission launched to support global pharmacy data hub
The One FIP Data and Intelligence Commission was launched today during FIP Virtual 2020. The commission will provide... More
First FIP-AACP module to enhance academic leadership held
Over 100 pharmacy academics participated in the first module of a new programme “Enhancing academic leadership... More
Development goals to support transformation of the entire pharmacy profession launched by FIP
Goals to support the transformation of the pharmacy profession around the world are launched today by FIP. More
FIP calls for focus on pharmacy remuneration
Pharmacist remuneration models in ever-evolving healthcare settings must be examined if global health is to be... More
FIP makes policy statement on patient safety
Programmes that allow pharmacists to access patients’ clinical information, non-punitive national systems for the... More
Growing concern over the future of medicines supplies worldwide reflected in new policy statement from FIP
Pharmacists should be given greater authority to solve medicines shortages when they occur and governments should, as... More
Pharmacy will emerge from pandemic bigger and better, but we must act as “One pharmacy”, says FIP President
At a time of great uncertainty and emergency, the pharmacy profession has demonstrated its expertise, strength, courage... More
FIP 2020 award winners announced
Pharmacy practice improvement initiatives in Belgium and Spain share FIP award. A programme that has improved the... More
Carmen Peňa made Honorary President of FIP
Dr Carmen Peňa (Spain), immediate past president of FIP, was awarded the title of Honorary President of FIP today for... More
50 years of FIP’s Board of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Today we celebrate 50 years of FIP’s Board of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FIP BPS), a half century of... More
New patient safety report presents personal and professional challenges for pharmacists
The positive impacts of pharmacists in supporting medication without harm are described in a new publication from FIP... More
Latest overview of pharmacy-based vaccination around the world published by FIP
FIP’s latest report on pharmacy’s impact on immunisation coverage is now available. A total of 99 countries... More
FIP issues “holding statement” on interferon beta and vaccination for COVID-19
Current FIP guidelines (published 15 July 2020 https://bit.ly/3hFsWcO) recommend against the use of interferon beta for... More
FIP updates COVID-19 guidance
The latest global guidance to support the pharmacy profession through the COVID-19 pandemic is released today by the... More
FIP issues “holding statement” on the use of masks during #COVID19
The current position of FIP is that all pharmacists and other pharmacy workforce members should wear personal... More
FIP releases resource for pharmacists to expand their roles in immunisation
Pharmacists around the world can now make use of a resource from FIP to help them expand their role in vaccination. The... More
Rethink your role in prevention and patient safety with the new IPJ
As pharmacists and other healthcare workers around the world do their best to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to... More
André Bédat Award 2020 given to German pharmacist Martin Schulz
Martin Schulz, RPh, PhD, FFIP, is the latest recipient of FIP's André Bédat Award. The award will be made... More
FIP appoints a director for its Global Pharmaceutical Observatory
Professor Ian Bates has been appointed as the director of the FIP Global Pharmaceutical Observatory (FIP-GPO) by FIP.... More
Pharmacists’ value in primary health care highlighted at 73rd WHA
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists are continuing to ensure that people get their treatments and... More
FIP’s latest annual report published
Creating the “One FIP” vision is the title of our annual report for 2019 published today. In this you can... More
FIP activities during World Immunization Week 2020
World Immunization Week 2020, celebrated in the last week of April (24 to 30 April), aims to promote the use of... More
World Health Professions Alliance calls on G20 to protect health workers facing COVID-19
The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), including the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has written... More
Message from the FIP President on COVID-19
To my colleagues around the world, At this time of great uncertainty and challenges for us all, I would like to thank... More
FIP Covid-19 Information Hub
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FIP releases substantial update to COVID-19 guidelines for pharmacists around the world
Global guidance for pharmacists in community, hospital and clinical biology on coronavirus/COVID-19 has been updated by... More
Future pharmacy leaders should revolutionise mental health, FIP president says
The importance of equipping young pharmaceutical scientists to take care of their own mental health as well as to look... More
Prioritise support for healthcare workers in the front-line against coronavirus, says WHPA
The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling on governments and healthcare organisations to support... More
International guidelines on how pharmacists should deal with the latest coronavirus outbreak issued by FIP
The roles that pharmacists in community, hospital and clinical biology can play in preventing the spread of the new... More
Time is right to update regulation and incentives on vaccines administration by pharmacists, FIP tells WHO board
The World Health Organization and United Nations member states were urged to promote and expand pharmacists’... More
New programme to support future pharmacy education leaders launched by FIP
The programme is based on AACP’s highly acclaimed Academic Leadership Fellows Program. A FIP-AACP GALFP Taskforce... More
Broaden your horizons with the latest IPJ
New ideas, new goals, and new opportunities are themes in a new issue of the IPJ, published today. It comprises reports... More
FIP publishes new strategy
FIP has published its new Strategic Plan, which was approved by the FIP Council in September. The plan articulates the... More
Pharmacy leaders from across the European Region commit to delivering primary health care for all
Today, on the first anniversary of the Global Conference on Primary Health Care in Astana, Kazakstan, where governments... More
Pharmacists around the world renew commitment to fight NCDs
FIP makes clear the value of pharmacists in the global fight against Non-communicable diseases (NCDs),... More
Research to make breast cancer treatments more effective presented at FIP congress
More effective and less toxic treatment for breast cancer patients could be on its way, led by the work of Indonesian... More
FIP issues statement on empowering informal carers
New strategies and services that empower informal carers, particularly women, need to be delivered, FIP said in a... More
Workforce transformation, endorsed by Ministry of Health, is brought to Indonesia’s pharmacists by FIP and IAI
Indonesia’s 80,000 pharmacists will soon benefit from a national framework for advanced practice development... More
FIP president reveals new strategy for global pharmacy
Decreasing the gaps in pharmaceutical science, practice and education between different regions of the world is among... More
Brazilian and Portuguese pharmacy programmes receive FIP awards
Award for best national pharmacy health campaign goes to Brazil FIP’s 2019 Health Promotion Campaign Award... More
First app for World Pharmacists Day launched
FIP launched its first World Pharmacists Day app today. Developed especially for pharmacists, pharmaceutical... More
New IPJ focuses on primary health care and YOU!
Improving primary health care access and quality, and the pharmacist’s integral role as a primary health care... More
New FIP Community Pharmacy Section grant available
A new grant to help pharmacists highlight potential weaknesses in their country’s pharmacy system and to combat... More
Work towards sustainable health for all highlighted in FIP’s annual report
Building a world where everyone benefits from access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines and... More
Give pharmacists access to patient records, FIP tells ministers
Legislative support from member states is needed to enable pharmacists to take fuller responsibility for ensuring that... More
WHO and FIP affirm collaboration to ensure healthy lives and well-being
Today, during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Health Organization and FIP signed a... More
Countries urged to invest in health professions by WHPA as FIP calls on health professional organisations to establish an action hub to address workforce shortfall
To overcome the projected 18 million shortage of health workers, many solutions, including investment in the health... More
FIP puts greater focus on digital technology
A new forum comprising pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy educators with expertise, experience and... More
Pharmapod partners with FIP to improve patient safety
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and Pharmapod have today signed a partnership, to offer an... More
Global pharmacy workforce transformation programme launched by FIP
A new programme designed to advance pharmaceutical workforces in countries around the world was launched by the... More
New FIP report aims to inspire innovation around non-communicable diseases
The value of involving pharmacists in the prevention, early detection and management of non-communicable diseases... More
World pharmacists Day 2019 will promote safe and effective medicines for all
“Safe and effective medicines for all” is the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day, which falls... More
Primary health care needs pharmacists, FIP tells WHO
Health programmes that encourage patients to visit pharmacies as their first port of call for minor conditions have... More
Transforming outcomes in the latest IPJ
“To transform our world” is the simple, overarching vision of the massive programme of work under the... More
World Pharmacist Day
As designated in 2009 by the FIP Council in Istanbul, Turkey, 25 September marks the annual World Pharmacists Day. FIP... More
Pharmacy workforce predicted to grow year on year in new report
The findings from the largest retrospective study of pharmacy workforce capacity conducted by any organisation to date... More
FIP President calls for urgent action on sustainability policies
Sustainability is an area that needs immediate action by pharmacists, Dr Carmen Peña, President of the... More
FIP and CPA cement relations
FIP and the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association have today signed a memorandum of understanding, defining how the two... More
IPJ focuses on healthy ageing
Core concepts of the “Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health,” adopted by the World Health... More
New FIP report lists pharmacy interventions with evidence of improving adherence in the elderly
New medicines services, more counselling when a medicine is supplied again, dosage administration aids and reminder... More
2017 Annual report published: Serving global health
The diverse work of pharmaceutical educators, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacists, all in the service of global... More
FIP’s work highlighted by WHO DG in report on addressing medicines shortages
“Countries with a lower number of pharmacists per capita are more likely to have reduced access to medicines, as... More
Focus on pharmacists’ supply chain expertise in order to improve access to medicines, FIP says
Inefficient pharmaceutical supply chains are partly to blame for a substantial proportion of the world still being... More
FIP appoints new chief executive officer
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has appointed Dr Catherine Duggan as the chief executive officer for... More
Telling WHO how pharmacists support women
Medication reviews during pregnancy in Germany, screening for breast cancer in Jordan, and supplementation programmes... More
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... More
New FIP report on the role of pharmacists in reducing harm associated with drugs of abuse includes marijuana
The value of involving pharmacists in reducing harm from drugs of abuse is highlighted in a report released today by... More
HPS President receives Donald E. Francke Medal
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Technology vs soul. Reports from FIP congress 2017 in the new IPJ
That technology was high on the programme agenda of a congress about the soul of pharmacy may seem a little discordant.... More
Real medication errors used for teaching lands Oregon professor AcPS poster prize
Reza Karimi, dean of the School of Pharmacy at Pacific University Oregon, USA, was announced as the Academic Pharmacy... More
Strategic approaches are needed to improve medicines information, says FIP
More attention needs to be paid to improving the quality of medicines information resources, the International... More
New FIP global survey shows clear contribution of pharmacy to health beyond dispensing
A number of advanced community pharmacy services are offered in more than 50% of countries and territories, which cover... More
New data depict state of progress in pharmacy workforce development
Seoul, 12 September 2017 — Twenty-one countries, representing all five World Health Organization regions, have... More
We must generate jobs in the pharmaceutical sector, FIP President says
Investment in the pharmaceutical workforce is needed if we are to have universal health coverage, Dr Carmen... More
FIP announces resignation of Chief Executive Officer
The Hague, 26 July 2017 — The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) announced today the resignation of... More
Future medicines and more: Reports from PSWC 2017 in the new IPJ
One of the most significant recent events relating to a vision for global well-being was the adoption by United Nation... More
2016 Annual report published: Putting people first
FIP’s annual report for 2016, entitled “Putting people first”, is now available. “Attention to... More
Pharmacists’ role in harm reduction highlighted by FIP at World Health Assembly
Pharmacists have been at the forefront of a number of services to reduce drug-related harm, the International... More
More effective treatment for cystic fibrosis patients on its way
We are a step closer to a better treatment for patients with cystic fibrosis. New research presented today at the... More
FIP publishes overview of models for reporting medicines shortages
The Hague, 16 May 2017 — A new report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), released today,... More
FIP calls on pharmacy leaders to transform the workforce as it releases 67 statements on pharmaceutical education
The Hague, 3 May 2017 — A series of statements to support schools of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, and... More
Recognition of pharmacists’ role in self care is growing, new FIP report says
Pharmacists’ expanding role in self care is the subject of a new report from FIP. “Pharmacy as a gateway to... More
Diversity of profession to be focus of World Pharmacists Day 2017
“From research to health care: Your pharmacist is at your service” is the theme of this year’s World... More
Pharmacy support workforce survey findings published
A descriptive global study of the pharmacy support workforce is released by FIP today. The report, “Technicians... More
Need for quality medicines information to be included in national medicines policies, new FIP report says
Strategies for medicines information should be included in national medicines policies, say the authors of a new... More
Pharmaceutical science is integral to national responses to dementia, FIP tells WHO Board
Dementia research could double if the draft World Health Organization action plan on the public health response to... More
Pharmacists & pharmaceutical scientists: Continuing to care for you
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Pharmacy profession is advancing with help of FIP resources
Universities, professional organisations and authorities around the world have been enabled to take steps towards... More
FIP prepares profession to face workforce demands
A landmark event is taking place in Nanjing, China, this week: the Global Conference on Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical... More
Burden of disease: reports from the 2016 FIP congress in the latest IPJ
We are all touched – personally and professionally – by the effects of ill-health. It places a colossal... More
Health care professions ask consumers to identify fake medicine
Would you be able to tell a real medicine from a fake one? This important question is being posed to the public, health... More
FIP President's 2016 World Pharmacists Day video message
Today on World Pharmacists Day, FIP President Dr Carmen Peña thanked colleagues around the world for the care... More
FIP’s vision to be served by three new board members from Germany, Japan and USA
Buenos Aires, 27 August 2016 — The line-up of the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s board (known as... More
Community pharmacies’ important social role must not be forgotten, FIP President says
“Health care can no longer be separated from social issues,” said Dr Carmen Peña, President of the... More
Community pharmacies have the potential to vaccinate at least one in eight people right now, FIP says
At least 940 million people live in countries where over 193,000 community pharmacies can potentially offer access to... More
New international guidelines to help pharmacies keep going during natural disasters
The first global guidelines that support continued access to medicines and pharmacy expertise during natural disasters,... More
New IPJ focuses on creating a better pharmacy workforce
What are the practice opportunities for pharmacists in your country? Are there too many pharmacists? Or are numbers... More
Launch of new guidance to make children’s medicines safer and more effective
To address the gap in children’s medicines, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International... More
2015 Annual report: Empowerment through sharing
FIP's annual report for 2015 is now available. Members of FIP — national organisations, schools of pharmacy and... More
Ministers at WHA69 hear how pharmacists support victims of violence
Violence, particularly against women and children, must be eliminated with the help of all stakeholders, which includes... More
New IPJ looks at how else we can serve our communities
How much do you contribute to the well-being of your community and its citizens? Achieving good health demands... More
Medicines shortages could cause death of children, says FIP
The safety and lives of children are being put at risk as a result of medicines shortages, FIP said today (29 January)... More
Seasons greetings
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) links pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists across the globe. We... More
FIP publishes guide to help pharmacists establish tobacco-free communities
In time for the quit smoking New Year resolutions that are anticipated at the end of this month, the International... More
Pharmacists and scientists can take the lead in reducing the environmental impact of medicines
The entire medicines use process must be changed so as to minimise the environmental effects of pharmaceuticals, the... More
Latest IPJ asks: How much better can we be?
The theme of the new issue of the IPJ — “Towards better practices” — reflects that of this... More
FIP issues new resource to arm pharmacy's fight against antibiotic resistance
Involving pharmacists in preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) makes the implementation of successful policies more... More
New FIP report calls attention to how pharmacists can contribute to mental health care
The increasing roles that pharmacists and their national associations are taking in mental health care are illustrated... More
FIP Council appoints new Scientific Secretary
Giovanni M. Pauletti, associate professor of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics at the James L. Winkle College of... More
Sixteen honoured by global pharmacy body
Sixteen pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists from nine countries were honoured at the opening ceremony of the 75th... More
FIP president describes plan for profession at opening of 75th world pharmacy congress
The 75th International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences opened... More
Pharmacists learning with other health professionals will become more common, new report predicts
Learning together with other health professionals is becoming more mainstream for pharmacists and future pharmacists,... More
International statements for hospital pharmacy revised
Global standards of practice used by hospital pharmacists around the world have been revised by FIP's Hospital Pharmacy... More
Lab Boxes: The FIP project bringing learning to life
A new project shows how a basic assortment of carefully selected laboratory equipment can give teaching a boost and... More
Latest IPJ focuses on the data revolution in health
The data explosion will change the world. Around this time last year, the United Nations put together a “data... More
UNESCO renews unique agreement to develop pharmacy education with FIP
Development of pharmacy education around the world through a unique collaboration between the International... More
FIP issues “holding statement” on the use of masks during #COVID19
The current position of FIP is that all pharmacists and other pharmacy workforce members should wear personal... More
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