Tuesday, September 2, 2025

8:00 - 8:45

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Programme: Overview MOTU-0401 – Pharmaceutical care and pharmaceutical services as an integral part of new pharmacy law in Montenegro Mrs Katarina Milosevic Kostadinovic, Pharmaceutical Chamber Of Montenegro, Montenegro & Mrs Milanka Zugic, Pharmaceutical Chamber Of Montenegro, Montenegro The Pharmaceutical Chamber of Montenegro, as the only organisation which represents all pharmacists working in Montenegro is working on the introduction of pharmaceutical care as a specific and distinct aspect of healthcare, which is a crucial part of every health condition and disease prevention, and relevant to all age groups. This universal coverage comes with new demands for pharmacist education and lifelong learning. Our decision to work in conjunction with authorities to demand new laws and pharmacists’ involvement in the education about new services are beginning to provide new perspectives and ideas on how to better position the pharmacist in the healthcare system and society overall. Several pharmaceutical services have now become a regular part of our educational goals, with increasing numbers of pharmacists involved in these services. Some services have been rolled out to all parts of the country, with improved outcomes in treatments and therapy. Other services such as oncology and palliative care, diabetes management, and vaccinations are new programmes in which education has already started. This session will outline the steps taken to apply to the authorities for changes in the apothecary/pharmacy law, and our new aim to enable remuneration for vital services. The session will also share how therapy optimisation brings health and economic value to patients and society, and how working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals brings meaningful connections and benefits to both pharmacists and patients. MOTU-0402 – Standardisation: Career progression ratings for community pharmacists in Nigeria Mr Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, National Chairman, Association Of Community Pharmacists Of Nigeria, Nigeria In Nigeria, as with most countries in Africa, the Superintendent Pharmacist is the entry point and usually the highest rank for community pharmacy practitioners. Consequently, there is no way of identifying an experienced pharmacist from a pharmacist at the start of their career. This lack of differentiation is not only desensitizing but also creates stagnation and complacency, and fuels a reluctance among young pharmacists to choose community pharmacy as a starting career. This session will describe an initiative developed by the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) to address this issue: the creation of a multi-prong accreditation and standardisation committee which aims to achieve ranking and evaluate career progression among community Pharmacists in Nigeria. This session will describe the journey and share insights with colleagues who may find it fascinating and adaptable in their settings.

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