Academic Pharmacy Section of FIP

05/02/2026

FIP is excited to announce its support for the world’s first international LGBTQIA+ pharmacy conference, Pride and Progress in Pharmacy, to be held in vibrant Melbourne, Australia, 4 to 6 February 2027. This will be a significant and high-profile event open for all pharmacists, students, educators, technicians. This safe and supportive environment will provide a forum for sharing of information, resources, research plans and outputs, and innovative education and care strategies in relation to the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more here: https://fip.eventsair.com/pride-and-progress-in-pharmacy-conference-2027/

29/01/2026

As technology becomes more embedded in pharmaceutical care, a central question emerges: how do we ensure that innovation serves people, not just processes? Lars-Åke Söderlund, chair of the FIP Technology Advisory Group, explores how Digital Humanism can guide pharmacy’s digital transformation and align innovation with FIP’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2030 (https://www.fip.org/file/6445). Read more in this month's International Pharmacy Journal (IPJ) issue: https://www.fip.org/publications?item=1041.

The IPJ is a benefit of FIP membership. Find out more about membership here: www.fip.org/registration.

23/01/2026

Join us on 29 January at 16:00 CET and explore emerging pharmacist roles in advocacy, policy, and global health leadership. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017691787452/WN_b0Lfljm3RZmBk7Wu94bY2Q?fbclid=IwY2xjawPgZ2hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqV3N6N25EVG9FQVpzeDV4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi2KbQZUCGxMnQFyK73rEsP1zMk2NWVMnOUrMJw6DDrG7Q_MgmPOk1CPmQsJ_aem_7YIoCRGWZWhx2fvHkgSuBw #/registration

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Join us on 29 January at 16:00 CET and explore emerging pharmacist roles in advocacy, policy, and global health leadership. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017691787452/WN_b0Lfljm3RZmBk7Wu94bY2Q

21/01/2026

Promoting relevant for practice and science is the focus of a new FIP Academic Institutional Membership (AIM) handbook launched by FIP today: https://www.fip.org/file/6465.

The handbook gives particular attention to future-ready competencies, including and , education, and and innovation — areas of growing relevance for pharmaceutical educators worldwide. Authored by twenty internationally recognised educators, academic administrative experts and leaders from FIP AIM institutions, it brings together experience-informed insights from different regions, with different education models, offering practical examples and strategies to help modernise curricula.

The handbook is accessible to FIP AIM members only.

20/01/2026

Meet Barry A. Bleidt, an executive committee member of the FIP Academic Pharmacy Section!

19/01/2026

Don't miss this inspiring digital event!

Join us on 20 January at 13:00 CET and discover how artificial intelligence (AI) empowers clinical pharmacists to deliver evidence-based patient-centred care and optimise therapeutic outcomes. Through real-world examples and discussions, learn to translate AI insights into effective interventions that enhance safety and efficacy in practice. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9417684737705/WN_cwgd6R6DQheLaD1VwF4NtA

19/01/2026

Shoutout to our incredible Academic Pharmacy Section of FIP Communication and Collaboration Working Group (CCWG) team! 🎉
A big thank you for the time, energy, and passion you bring to every monthly meeting. Your efforts keep our Section thriving and connected across the globe.
Here’s to another productive year ahead! 💙

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18/01/2026

Call for abstracts

Are you working on an exciting project in the field of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacy education? Submit your abstract before 18 March for a chance to present your work at the in Montreal, Canada:https://montreal2026.fip.org/programme/call-for-abstracts/. If this is your first time submitting an abstract for our congress, check the useful guidelines and tips to increase your chance of acceptance: https://montreal2026.fip.org/guidelines-on-writing-and-submitting-an-abstract/

18/01/2026

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are invited to participate in an international study led by FIP that aims to better understand the needs, challenges and skills of the pharmacy workforce across diverse and evolving practice settings, including primary healthcare, digital health, and other areas. Access the survey here: https://internationalpharmaceuticalfederation.questionpro.com/FIPneedsandbarriers.

Your input will help improve workforce support, strengthen collaboration, enhance education and practice, and ultimately improve patient care.

18/01/2026

FIP’s 84th world congress is coming to Montreal, Canada! Join pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and educators worldwide to explore how pharmacists can drive progress towards better health outcomes. Following a successful pilot during our 2025 congress, FIP will once again partner with Snapsight, an artificial intelligence powered tool that provides real-time translations of all sessions and presentations in over 70 languages (https://montreal2026.fip.org/snapsight/). Register by 3 June to grab the special early bird discount: https://montreal2026.fip.org/registration-fees/

09/01/2026

Is RSV Infection like any other cold?

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) often starts with cold-like symptoms, but it can be far more serious for certain people. Unlike a typical cold, RSV can affect the lower airways and lead to hospitalisation. Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for respiratory symptoms. Their ability to assess risk, provide guidance, and refer patients appropriately is vital in preventing complications and reducing strain on health systems.

🔗 Explore evidence here: Policy progress, stakeholder engagement and challenges in pharmacist-administered vaccination – Findings from FIP reports and literature: https://www.fip.org/file/6208.