The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a new self-care award on World Pharmacists Day. 

It said the award will recognise “exemplary community pharmacy initiatives that empower people to take greater control of their health”. 

The award will be presented for the first time at the 85th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which runs between 12-15 September 2027. 

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It will focus on initiatives across areas including respiratory health, seasonal allergies, digestive wellness, pain management, prevention and wellbeing. 

FIP launched the award on World Pharmacists Day (September 25), an observance date established by the body in 2009. 

This year’s theme was “empowering pharmacists for healthier futures”. 

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FIP CEO Catherine Duggan said “self-care is one of the ways the pharmacy profession can empower communities for healthier futures. 

“Through this new award, we want to shine a light on the innovative work taking place in community pharmacies around the world.” 

FIP said that further details of the award, including its official name and award criteria, will be announced “in the coming months”, and expressions of interest are expected to open “soon thereafter”. 

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It comes after the National Pharmacist Association and Pharmacist Support announced a partnership last week on World Pharmacists Day. 

And it follows the international body saying last month that there is an “urgent need” for pharmacists to “recognise and support women and informal carers”.