Other publications
Statements about the pharmaceutical profession:
Bogotá Declaration (2022) This is a declaration on pharmaceutical services based on primary health care.
Montevideo Commitment (2011) This defined actions needed to promote change in pharmaceutical services in the Americas.
Declaration of the Americas (2007) This is a declaration on the profession of pharmacy and its impact on healthcare systems.
Webinars
A webinar on "Support Without Judgment: The Pharmacist's Role in the Psychopharmacological Complexity of Mental Health" was held in November 2025.
A webinar on "Medication Management in Humanitarian Crises" was held in January 2026.
A webinar on "Counterfeiting, Self-Medication and Risks: The Current Landscape of GLP-1 Agonists" was held in March 2026.
A webinar on "Patient Safety as a Strategy for the Professional Growth of the Pharmacist" was held in April 2026.
A webinar on "Pharmaceutical Care in Tobacco Cessation" was held in May 2026.
A webinar on "Nutraceuticals: Experience in Bolivia" was held in August 2026.
Programmes
Promoting Safe Household Medicine Disposal for a Sustainable Future (Paraguay, completed in 2025)
The Paraguayan Association of Pharmacists implemented a pilot programme promoting the safe disposal of expired and unused medicines through collection points installed in 22 community pharmacies across the country. The initiative also included training for pharmacists and pharmacy staff, public awareness campaigns, and collaboration with governmental authorities and specialised waste management companies to ensure the safe disposal of collected medicines. The project demonstrated strong public engagement, with 100% positive feedback from participants and increasing use of the collection points throughout the programme. It also highlighted the important role of community pharmacies in environmental protection, public health education and the responsible use of medicines, providing a scalable model that could be implemented nationwide.
Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Staphylococcus aureus in Hospitalised Patients: A Focus on Community-Acquired Infections (Colombia, completed in 2025)
This project evaluated the antimicrobial resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus among hospitalised and outpatient populations, with a particular focus on community-acquired infections. Conducted at the Hospital Universidad del Norte, the study analysed 1,473 patients and generated local evidence to support antimicrobial stewardship programmes and the revision of institutional treatment guidelines. The findings identified high susceptibility to several first-line antimicrobials while highlighting significant resistance to others, reinforcing the importance of continuous microbiological surveillance. The project also included educational activities for healthcare professionals and the public to promote the responsible use of antimicrobials, further strengthening the pharmacist's role in preventing and controlling antimicrobial resistance.
On-going activities
Programmes
Early Career Internship Programme
The FFA launched an Early Career Internship Programme, incorporating three young pharmacists into formal institutional roles to strengthen youth engagement and leadership within the Forum.
Competitive Grants Programme
The FFA continued its Competitive Grants Programme supporting pharmaceutical practice and education initiatives across the Americas. During the 2026–2027 call, four projects from Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay were selected for funding.
Self-care project
Development and Implementation of a Pilot Model of Pharmaceutical Dispensing and Health Education Focused on Rational Medicine Use from Community Pharmacies in Ecuador
This project aims to develop and implement a pilot model of pharmaceutical dispensing and health education in community pharmacies, promoting the rational use of medicines and strengthening pharmacists' contribution to patient care.
Educational project
Implementation of a Standardized Intercultural Pharmaceutical Care Model with Professional Quality Indicators
This Colombian project seeks to implement an intercultural pharmaceutical care model for Wayúu women experiencing extreme maternal morbidity in rural areas, incorporating professional quality indicators into pharmacy practice.
Pharmacotherapeutic Optimization Programme for Cardiovascular Outpatients
This Paraguayan project focuses on optimising pharmacotherapy for cardiovascular outpatients at the Hospital de Clínicas through structured pharmaceutical interventions.
Paraguayan Sign Language Glossary for Inclusive Pharmaceutical Care
This project aims to develop and implement a glossary in Paraguayan Sign Language to facilitate inclusive pharmaceutical care and improve communication between pharmacists and people with hearing impairment