Many countries currently do not have pharmacy-based vaccination (PBV) services and are seeking to amend legislation to enable them. Others, where PBV is already established, are looking to expand pharmacists’ roles or optimise implementation. Through expert insights and practical examples, this event will explore strategies to navigate policy barriers related to PBV, equipping pharmacists in these policy contexts to play a proactive role in advocating for and meeting community vaccination needs. The session will also mark the launch of the new FIP publication, “Vaccination Policy Toolkit”, which provides practical tools to support pharmacy teams in expanding and strengthening PBV services.

Moderator:

- Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, FIP, Canada

Panellists:

-Susan O’Donnell, Professional Services Pharmacist, Irish Pharmacy Union, Ireland

- Salah Kandil Shubair, Deputy CEO, Tawreed, Jordan

- Regassa Bayisa, Lead Executive Officer, Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Lead Executive Office, Ethiopia

- Mfonobong Timothy, Disease Prevention and Self-care Programme Coordinator, FIP, The Netherlands

- Ayesha Nasser, EquityRx Intern, FIP, The Netherlands

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten global health, demanding innovative, community-based solutions. This joint GSCF–FIP webinar will highlight how self-care and responsible use of non-prescription antimicrobials, antibacterials, antifungals, and antivirals can strengthen infection prevention, stewardship, and health system resilience. Through insights from academia, industry, and professional associations, panelists will discuss the role of pharmacists, education, and cross-sector collaboration in advancing sustainable AMR containment strategies. Participants will gain an understanding of how self-care contributes to AMR prevention and how partnerships can drive coordinated action at local and global levels.

Chair:

- Dalal Hammoudi Halat, Common Year Coordinator – QU Health Assessment and Accreditation Office – QU Health Sector, Qatar University, Qatar

Panellists:

- Greg Perry, Director-General, Global Self-Care Federation, Switzerland

- Jane Seema, Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs, Reckitt

This session showcases innovation in pharmacy practice across the Western Pacific, with a focus on harnessing digital tools, data-driven solutions, and tailored professional training. Participants will explore how innovative approaches can overcome systemic barriers, improve medication management, and expand access to care. The discussion will highlight examples of digital platforms, telepharmacy, and community-based initiatives that make health services more accessible and equitable. Attendees will gain insights into designing pharmacy practices that foster healthier, more resilient communities and drive measurable improvements in health literacy and patient outcomes.

Panellists:

- Charlie, Yuh-Lih Chang, President, Taiwan Society of Health-system Pharmacists; Honorary Chief Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, ROC

- Jack Shen Lim, General Secretary, Malaysian Pharmacists Society, Malaysia

- Leonila Ocampo, Chief Operating Officer, Mobi Pharmacy, Philippines

This webinar aims to inspire community pharmacists to adapt to be fit for the future for the benefit of their patients in their rapidly evolving health and challenging economic landscape by introducing them to the Modern Community Pharmacy Practice model.

Chair:

- Sherif Guorgui, Chair, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, FIP, Canada

Panellists:

- Michael Holden, Managing Director, MH Associates, United Kingdom

- Victoria Steele, Founder, Steelier Ltd, United Kingdom

The pharmaceutical industry uses different kinds of water in their manufacturing processes. The pharmaceutical industry has a direct influence on public health and safety, thus, adhering to water quality standards becomes even more critical. A category of water used widely by this industry is WFI (Water for Injection). Traditionally, the industry has relied on distillation—a robust but costly and energy-intensive process—to produce Water for Injection (WFI) in compliance with regulatory standards. This webinar examines the advantages of advanced membrane systems for low-temperature WFI production, emphasizing improved efficiency, compliance, long term sustainability, and safety.

Chair:

- Mathew Cherian PhD, Consultant, Member IPS ExCo, USA

Co-moderator:

- Qurrotul Aini Shodiquna, IPS Liaison at FIP ECPG, Indonesia

Panellist:

- Sanjit Singh Lamba PhD, Consultant, India

ISOPP International Symposium 2026

Format: 24-Hour Virtual Symposium (“Around the World”)

Purpose & Features:

• To bring together oncology pharmacy professionals globally for sharing research, innovation, best practices.
• 30 sessions, each 30 minutes, in celebration of ISOPP’s 30th anniversary.
• Keynote & panel sessions, interactive workshops / live discussions, networking, on-demand access for those who can’t attend all live sessions.

 International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) invites submissions of abstracts for its 2026 symposium. This event welcomes oncology pharmacy practitioners, researchers, and those involved in service evaluation or clinical audit. Key deadlines: abstracts due 31 October 2025. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice.

Stay tuned for the 85th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 12–15 September 2027. More information will be available soon.