Publications
Chronic respiratory diseases: A handbook for pharmacists (2022)
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals prioritise universal health coverage (UHC) and commit to reducing the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as communicable diseases. This handbook is an important enabling tool to achieve those goals because it makes the case for the inclusion of care for chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) as part of UHC and demonstrates the important role pharmacists have in achieving this.
Knowledge and skills reference guide for professional development in chronic respiratory diseases: A companion to the FIP chronic respiratory diseases handbook for pharmacists. (2022)
This knowledge and skills reference guide provides a comprehensive list of required knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical and related care to support pharmacists to develop, upskill and refresh knowledge in CRDs and related roles in pharmacy. The guide supplements the FIP handbook on CRDs for pharmacists and was developed in consultation with a global reference group.
Supporting tobacco cessation and the treatment of tobacco dependence: A handbook for pharmacists (2023)
This handbook has been developed as a comprehensive and practical resource for pharmacists to support individuals in their efforts to quit tobacco, emphasising the critical role of pharmacists in providing comprehensive and coordinated care to patients seeking to quit. It covers the latest evidence-based practices, techniques and strategies to help our patients quit and not start again. The information contained in this handbook is practicable and tailored to the needs of pharmacists working in the field. By using the information and strategies outlined in the handbook, pharmacists can contribute to improving public health and reducing the burden of tobacco use on healthcare systems.
This publication is available in the following languages:
FIP Call to action on “Mobilising pharmacists in our communities to mitigate the impact of air pollution on health” (2021)
The global threat of air pollution and its impact on patient care: Supporting pharmacy practice and workforce development (2021)
This publication is a compilation of recommendations that arise from a series of roundtable discussions on the topic of air pollution and can support pharmacists in advancing their role in this area at local or national level.
Mitigating the impact of air pollution on health: The role of community pharmacists (2020)
This global survey report aimed to gain better understanding of pharmacists’ awareness of the impact of air pollution on respiratory health and their current role in respiratory care.
The role of pharmacists in non-communicable diseases (2019)
This FIP statement of policy renews the commitment of the profession to the optimal prevention, detection and care of patients living with NCDs. It replaces the 2006 FIP Policy Statement on the role of the pharmacist in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.
Beating non-communicable diseases in the community: The contribution of pharmacists (2019)
Establishing tobacco-free communities: A practical guide for pharmacists (2015)
This briefing document presents an overview of the different tobacco cessation activities pharmacists are involved in, and aims to support pharmacists to take an even more prominent role during the World No Tobacco Day, which is devoted to the international fight against tobacco.
The Role of the Pharmacist in Promoting a Future Free of Tobacco (2003)
This statement supports and advocates for pharmacists to take relevant action to eliminate tobacco use in the communities that they serve.
