Organised by Haleon
Chair(s)
Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Canada
Introduction:
A scientific symposium to explore the vital role of pharmacists in empowering self-care for everyday respiratory and pain conditions. It will address patient challenges and needs, and highlight solutions that support effective, accessible, and sustainable self-management strategies.
Programme:
| 13:00 – 13:05 | Welcome address by the chair |
| 13:05 – 13:30 | The role of pharmacist & patient challenges and needs |
| Ade Williams MBE, Superintendent pharmacist, Bedminster Pharmacy, UK | |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Supporting self-care with patient-centric solutions |
| Julius Obinna Ugwu, Haleon, Switzerland | |
| 13:45 – 13:55 | |
| Sherif Guorgui, President, FIP Community Pharmacy Section, Canada | |
| 13:55 – 14:00 | Closing |
Learning objectives:
1. To understand the evolving role of pharmacists in promoting and supporting self-care for respiratory and pain conditions.
2. To recognize the common barriers patients face in managing everyday respiratory and pain conditions and explore strategies to address them.
3. To highlight emerging, innovative approaches and products that can enhance self-management and patient outcomes.
Take home messages:
Pharmacists are key enablers of self-care: Their accessible position in the healthcare system uniquely equips them to guide patients in safely managing everyday respiratory and pain conditions.
Patient-centred approaches improve outcomes: Understanding patient needs, preferences, and barriers to self-care is essential for successful engagement and long-term management.
Innovation supports accessibility and adherence: Emerging self-care solutions not only address clinical needs but also enhance convenience, improving patient adherence and quality of life.
