Pharmacists must place people at the centre of their practice to optimise medication use and improve health outcomes, according to a new FIP Statement of Policy released today.

This updated statement replaces FIP’s original 1998 statement on pharmaceutical care.

“In many jurisdictions, pharmacists are on the frontline managing chronic diseases, assessing and prescribing for minor ailments, administering vaccinations, conducting point-of-care testing, and using evolving digital tools to enhance patient care,” said Mr Sherif Guorgui, president, FIP Community Pharmacy Section and co-chair of the policy committee.

The statement calls for interprofessional collaboration, robust systems to protect patient data, and guidance to support global implementation. “FIP urges governments, healthcare partners, and our global pharmacy community to adopt and implement this approach,” said Mr Robert Moss, FIP vice president.