FIP
Testing times
Pharmacy-based point-of-care testing brings health and economic benefits, the International Pharmaceutical Federation says FIP has released a new Statement of Policy released today, saying that a broad range of point-of-care …
FIP’s coming to town
The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s 2023 World Congress will be held in Brisbane The PSA has confirmed that FIP will hold its 2023 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in …
New competency framework
Educators and trainers can now access a global competency framework for the pharmaceutical education sector The framework was published by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to support its advancement through …
Equipping the profession
War, food insecurity and fallout from the pandemic could undo decades of work to improve global health, say international pharmacy leaders Professor Ashok Soni, vice president of the International Pharmaceutical …
Australians recognised in global awards
Two Australians are among 12 pharmacists from around the world who have been recognised for their contribution to the profession by FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation has handed out its …
Aussie to head international pharmacy body
FIP’s first ever Australian president, Paul Sinclair, says he will advocate for the pharmacy profession in “all its forms” Pharmacists from around the world have congratulated Australia’s Paul Sinclair on …
Addressing inequity
A new resource to help address inequities in pharmaceutical education is launched by the International Pharmaceutical Federation The resource is intended to support academic institutions, policymakers, educators, faculty members and …
Flu, COVID jab co-administration safe: FIP
New guidance from FIP highlights the role of vaccination and how pharmacists can advocate for it Vaccination is a key strategy in the prevention of respiratory infectious diseases like COVID-19 …
New mental health resources
Support for pharmacists to provide much needed mental health services is now available The support comes through two new publications from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP): “Mental healthcare — A …
Going ‘above and beyond’ for the pharmacy profession
Four leading Aussie pharmacists make FIP’s inaugural “rising stars” list Pharmacists Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin, Dr Sarira El-den, Dr Claire O’Reilly and Dr Irene Um have been recognised by the International …
New FIP guidance on vaccination
A new vaccination reference guide focuses on knowledge and skills for pharmacists and students Pharmacists are well positioned in communities to provide vaccine-related services, says the International Pharmaceutical Federation. However, …
Pharmacy’s vaccine accessibility confirmed
The pharmacist’s role in vaccination has expanded significantly since the pandemic began, and not just for COVID, a new report finds “Pharmacists are contributing to expanded immunisation coverage globally, thereby …