PSA welcomes FIP’S return to Oz

THE return of the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s (FIP’S) World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, to Australia next year, will provide opportunities for Australian pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) National President, Dr Fei Sim, believes.

The event, which will be cohosted by the PSA, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) and the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association in Brisbane from 24 to 28 Sep 2023 (PD 20 Sep), 20 years after the Congress was held in Sydney.

“This will be an opportunity for Australian pharmacists to connect with international pharmacy leaders like never before, right here on our own shores,” Sim said.

“The FIP World Congress is well known for being the premier global conference for the pharmacy profession, featuring internationally acclaimed speakers and exciting social events for pharmacists in a variety of practice settings.

“We are very proud to be working closely with FIP to bring the World Congress to Brisbane, and to showcase the hard work and dedication of Australian pharmacists to the world.”

Sim noted that 2023 Congress would also mark the start of former Pharmacy Guild of Australia National Vice President, Paul Sinclair’s term as FIP President (PD 19 Sep).

“To be able to host the World Congress here in Australia, under the leadership of the first ever Australian President, is a momentous occasion that we are excited to share with pharmacists from around the country,” she said.

“We are excited to work with Paul and the FIP team to strengthen our international engagement and make a global impact.”