The Community Pharmacy Section (CPS) Summit is an event carried out by FIP CPS in collaboration with FIP member organisations in the Latin American region. The summit provides an ideal background for bridging the gap, breaking barriers and integrating Latin American pharmacists in the ONE-FIP vision. The event was held for the first time in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in collaboration with the Confederacion Farmaceutica Argentina in March 2024. After a successful first edition with 100 pharmacist attendees, we are now preparing for the second edition that will be held in Brasilia, Brazil, on 24 and 25 April, in collaboration with the Conselho Federal de Farmácia, where we expect 150 participants.The programme includes opportunities to engage with FIP and CPS, insights into novel advancements in the community pharmacy practice worldwide, discussions on digital pharmacy and artificial intelligence, updates about the Foro Farmaceutico de las Americas projects and a key session where every Latin American country will present their challenges and threats. This will provide a space for collective problem-solving and mutual support.

Malaria remains a leading cause of preventable illness and death worldwide. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in educating communities and providing guidance on malaria prevention and treatment. Staying informed about the latest advancements and strategies for equitable access to care is especially valuable for pharmacists practising in endemic regions but relevant for all pharmacists everywhere. This webinar explores the critical need for ongoing investment in community empowerment and sustained commitment to malaria prevention and control. By attending, pharmacists will gain the knowledge and tools needed to raise awareness, prevent disease progression, and deliver effective patient care.

Moderator:

- Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku, Rector, Ghana College of Pharmacists, Ghana

Panellists:

- Lilyana Dayo, Malaria Control Program Officer, Department Of Health - Kisumu, Kenya - Kunle Rotimi, Director, Health Access Associates Limited, Nigeria/Canada - Olusola Onanusi, Operations Manager, Victory Drugs Pharmacy, Nigeria

Join the 2025 Philippine Pharmacists Association National Convention, happening from April 24-26, 2025, at Hotel Supreme Mall and events Place, Baguio City, Philippines. This year’s theme, “Pharmacists for a Unified and Sustainable Healthcare” highlights the indispensable role of pharmacists in strengthening collaboration, driving innovation, and ensuring healthcare solutions. As medication experts and patient-centered care advocates, we are committed to advancing accessibility, safety and quality in healthcare globally.

This session highlights the FDA Office of Generic Drugs’ (OGD) strategic initiatives to enhance global access to complex generics through its Global Affairs Program. It will showcase international collaborations, regulatory science harmonization efforts, and engagement with global regulatory counterparts aimed at addressing access challenges, streamlining development pathways, and promoting regulatory convergence. Attendees will gain insights into OGD’s role in advancing access to high quality, safe and effective generic drugs through transparent communication, shared scientific standards, and cross-border regulatory alignment for complex generic medicines.

Chair:

- Mathew Cherian PhD, VP of Operations & Development, ReVive Biotechnology, Champaign, IL, United States

Co-moderator:

- Qurrotul Aini Shodiquna, Head of Regulatory Affairs, PT Ibu Bumi Sejahtera, Indonesia

Panellist:

- Sarah Ibrahim PhD, Associate Director, Office of Generic Drugs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States

rectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that has a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected. Pharmacists have a key role to play in supporting people with ED by providing evidence-based guidance on pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and promoting self-care strategies. During this webinar, FIP will launch a new publication "Erectile dysfunction: A handbook for pharmacists on managing symptoms and supporting self-care", which provides insights into the latest approaches to ED management. Expert-led presentations will provide participants with valuable knowledge on assessment, treatment options, and best practices for pharmacy-based interventions.

Moderator:

- Daragh Connolly, Chair, FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Practice, International Pharmaceutical Federation, Ireland

Panellists:

- Gerald Brock, Urologist, Professor of Surgery, Western University, Canada

- Pablo Caballero Portero, Coordinator at the Scientific Journal of the General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, General Pharmaceutical Council of Spain, Spain

- Brad Butt, Mens Health Pharmacist, Mens Health Downunder, Australia

- Regina Ahmed, Guidance manager, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UK

- Inês Nunes da Cunha, Practice Development and Transformation Manager, FIP, The Netherlands

17^th Congress of the European Association for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics EACPT2025 will be held in Helsinki, Finland, in 28 June – 1 July, 2025. Within the congress theme, “Embracing Innovations for Optimized Patient Care,” the scientific program offers a cutting-edge exploration of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, the latest in the research and drug development arena and an update of recent advances and emerging developments within therapeutics. Moreover, there will be ample opportunities for scientific discussions and networking during the poster and refreshment breaks, and various social events after the congress days. Please visit our congress website for more information. Note! Abstract submission deadline is on 20 February. 

Important dates

• Abstract submissions for oral presentations, posters and workshops open: August 2024
• Early bird registration opens: October 2024

The MyDispense Symposium will take place from 13th to 16th July 2025 at the Monash Prato Centre, Italy, marking the 15th anniversary of the MyDispense programme. This event will introduce MyDispense version 8.0, incorporating features such as Medication Administration Records (MAR), Pharmacist Independent Prescribing, and diagnostic tools for pharmacists. The upgrade also includes enhancements to ePharmacy workflows and patient avatars to improve the realism of training exercises.

The FIP Pharmacy Practice Research Special Interest Group (PPR SIG) is hosting an international event — “Pharmacy practice research summer meeting for PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and supervisors” — on 30 August 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The main scope of the PPR SIG is to increase pharmacy practice contributions to global health by providing greater access to the latest high-quality international pharmacy practice research. During this meeting both starting-out and experienced researchers will be able to collaborate on major PPR themes.

PhD students and their supervisors, researchers, academics, professional organisations and practitioners involved in research are welcome to join this face-to-face meeting to present their work and to start building new global pharmacy networks.

This one-day event, organized by the FIP Health and Medicines Information Section (HaMIS), will examine how health literacy can bridge gaps in care, empower patients, and elevate the pharmacy profession’s role in advancing health equity.