Community Pharmacy Section of FIP

29/08/2026

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Community Pharmacy Section congratulates Maria Teresa Almeida on her election to the FIP Community Pharmacy Section Executive Committee for 2026–2030!

Teresa brings more than 30 years of experience as a community pharmacist and pharmacy owner in Portugal, together with a strong commitment to advancing community pharmacy and the role of pharmacists in global healthcare.

As a member of the Board of the National Association of Pharmacies (ANF) in Portugal, Teresa has been actively involved in promoting pharmacy practice and contributing to the development of the community pharmacy workforce at both national and international levels.

Her passion for patient-centred care, professional collaboration and strengthening community pharmacy makes her a valuable addition to the CPS Executive Committee.

Congratulations Teresa, and welcome to the CPS Executive Committee. We look forward to working with you to strengthen and advance community pharmacy globally!

28/08/2026

Congratulations to Jack Shen Lim on his election to the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Community Pharmacy Section Executive Committee for the 2026–2030 term.

Jack brings a strong commitment to advancing community pharmacy and strengthening the role of pharmacists in delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare to communities around the world.

We are delighted to welcome Jack to the CPS Executive and look forward to his energy, expertise and contribution over the next four years.

👏 Congratulations, Jack, and welcome to the CPS Executive 2026–2030!

27/08/2026

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Community Pharmacy Section proudly congratulates Dr Rajatheran Sham Moodley (PHD) on his election as Treasurer of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section for the 2026–2030 term.

Sham is a highly respected community pharmacist from South Africa, with an outstanding career spanning community pharmacy practice, professional leadership, research and health policy. He has been recognised as the South African Pharmacy Council’s National Pharmacist of the Year and Community Pharmacist of the Year, and has served as an elected member of the South African Pharmacy Council.

He is also a longstanding member of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section Executive. We are delighted to welcome Sham into the role of Treasurer and look forward to the experience, leadership and international perspective he will bring to the Section as we continue to strengthen and advance community pharmacy globally.

Congratulations Sham! We are incredibly proud to have you as part of the CPS leadership team and look forward to the important work ahead.

26/08/2026

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Community Pharmacy Section proudly congratulates Associate Professor Sarah Dineen-Griffin, PhD on her election as President of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section.

Sarah has been an active and committed member of the Executive for more than six years, making significant contributions to Community Pharmacy Section of FIP, FIP and the Section.

Her career spans community pharmacy practice, the delivery of innovative pharmacy services and accredited medicines reviews. As a FIP Fellow and Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Sarah brings a strong combination of clinical practice, research, leadership and a genuine commitment to advancing the role of community pharmacists globally.

We look forward to Assoc Prof Dineen-Griffin’s leadership of the Section and to seeing the impact she will make in shaping the future of community pharmacy internationally.

Congratulations Sarah, we are incredibly proud to have you lead the CPS.

25/08/2026

Community pharmacists are well placed to improve access to skin health services, but greater investment in education, guidance and system support is needed to enable them for their full potential. A new FIP insight board report, launched today, draws on the FIP Multinational Needs Assessment Programme (MNAP) and 142 responses from pharmacists across 51 countries: https://www.fip.org/file/6549.
Key findings showed that 85.9% of respondents manage skin-related queries daily or several times a week, and confidence is highest for acne, eczema and scalp conditions, and lower for skin cancer warning signs, psoriasis and cancer treatment-related skin effects. Ultimately, key barriers include limited guidance, unclear referral pathways and insufficient remuneration.
Alongside the report, FIP has published an accompanying infographic (https://www.fip.org/file/6550) summarising the key findings to support advocacy and awareness.

23/08/2026

🚪 The FIP World Congress 2026 is knocking on the door!

Get ready to connect, learn and explore the future of community pharmacy with the FIP Community Pharmacy Section in Montréal, Canada. 🇨🇦

Don’t miss the CPS sessions—stay connected for programme highlights, session updates and more!

13/08/2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) invites young people (18-35 years old) to share creative videos on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza and/or COVID-19 — because your voice can inspire healthier communities worldwide. Submissions are open until 13 September. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4x8KTYF. Learn more about FIP’s disease prevention programme here: https://prevention.fip.org/

The World Health Organization (WHO) invites young people (18-35 years old) to share creative videos on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza and/or COVID-19 — because your voice can inspire healthier communities worldwide. Submissions are open until 13 September. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4x8KTYF. Learn more about FIP’s disease prevention programme here: https://prevention.fip.org/.

12/08/2026

Natural disasters inspire remarkable generosity, but medicine donations that do not meet actual needs or technical standards can create serious challenges for healthcare systems and affected communities. Join us on 13 August at 20:00 CEST for a digital event on “Good practices for the donation of medicines and medical products in emergency situations,” to learn more on this topic. Please note that this digital event will be in Spanish.
Link-
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317860907343/WN_bHqTB0TtTvKM4dDVuq6-EA #/registration

10/08/2026

Have you created your supporter's graphic for World Pharmacists Day (WPD) yet? The FIP Board has already taken part, joining 726 colleagues from 61 countries and territories.

Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. If you have not yet joined the campaign, scan the QR code or visit www.fip.org/wpd-2026-supporter to create your own WPD supporter's graphic.

Please tag FIP and use when sharing it with your network.

07/08/2026

The Antimicrobial stewardship educational programme, adopted by the Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon, is a FIP- Seal approved programme designed to equip community pharmacists with in-depth knowledge and skills to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by addressing the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in community settings. By the end of the programme, participants will have the tools and expertise needed to promote rational antimicrobial use, contributing to the global fight against AMR. To enrol, kindly send an email to Luna El Bizri: [email protected].