Copenhagen • 31 August 2025
“The global pharmacy field is rapidly evolving with technology, changing healthcare, and growing recognition of pharmacists’ key role in patient-centred universal health coverage,” said International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) President Mr Paul Sinclair, AM, as he opened the 83rd FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Copenhagen today.
Reflecting on progress, he added: “The past year, like the one before, was packed with activities, initiatives, deliverables and connections with all of you. Something I value tremendously. I am proud to stand in front of you today, confident in the work that FIP has delivered, adding value to health care transformation, and advocating for pharmacists and pharmacies globally.”
“Similarly to the congress theme using ‘Performance, Collaboration, and health transformation’ to guide the future, I want to use the same three elements to share more information on FIP’s activities, successes, and alignment with global health priorities over the past year,” Mr Sinclair said.
Mr Sinclair highlighted achievements since September 2024, including publications, toolkits, reports, and handbooks—ten of which were translated—alongside digital events, CPD bites, podcasts, and infographics. He noted that 14 new professional development programmes earned the FIP Seal this year and that FIP was present at over 65 global events.
Mr Sinclair called for strong advocacy efforts: “Last May, FIP launched the global ‘Think Health, Think Pharmacy’ campaign to highlight pharmacies as an underused resource in primary care. Our shared message is clear: we want everyone—and policymakers—to include pharmacy when thinking about health and universal coverage.”
He also urged pharmacists to embrace change: “The global pharmacy field is rapidly evolving with technology, changing healthcare, and growing recognition of pharmacists’ key role in patient-centered universal health coverage… Now is the time for pharmacists to embrace these opportunities. Our new strategic plan calls for bold action to harness pharmacists’ diverse skills and redefine the profession for a bright future.”
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About FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy educators, and is in official relations with the World Health Organization. Through its 157 member organisations, it represents over four million practitioners and scientists around the world. www.fip.org
World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
FIP’s 83rd annual World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is being held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 31 August to 3 September 2025 under the theme “Pharmacy forward: Performance, Collaboration, and Health Transformation”. Some 3,286 pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy educators from 122 countries are in attendance.
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