FIP set up a group of experts from across pharmaceutical practice, science and education and workforce development, representatives of the Regional Pharmaceutical Forums and individuals with specific expertise in NCDs (initially, diabetes, but other experts will be invited) and in the development and review of this programme and its deliverables, to ensure their quality, plurality and robustness.

This Advisory Group will also include representatives from external organisations focusing on specific disease areas, such as the International Diabetes Federation, or the International Primary Care Respiratory Group. Information about these organisations can be found under the respective disease area tabs of this website.

The roles and responsibilities of this group include:

1. Providing expert advice on clinical contents, structure, and relevance to pharmacy practice of the programme handbooks on specific diseases.
2. Providing expert advice and reviewing the programme implementation guidelines, indicators and evaluation strategies for the implementation of the programmes at country level.
3. Providing expert advice on the development of training modules.

FIP and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) collaborated in developing the resources on the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Diabetes, and on several online events.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 240 national diabetes associations in 168 countries and territories. It represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those at risk. The Federation has been leading the global diabetes community since 1950. IDF’s mission is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide. IDF is engaged in action to tackle diabetes from the local to the global level ― from programmes at community level to worldwide awareness and advocacy initiatives.

The Federation’s activities aim to influence policy, increase public awareness and encourage health improvement, promote the exchange of high-quality information about diabetes, and provide education for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers. IDF is associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO).

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The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) is a clinically-led charitable organisation. Their scope is research and education to improve prevention, diagnosis and care of respiratory diseases in global community and primary care settings. FIP collaborated with IPCRG in promoting optimal care of asthma and COPD by pharmacists.

In 2021, FIP and IPCRG jointly delivered two webinars focused on asthma right care delivery in community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy settings. In 2022 the collaboration continued in the resources of the Practice Transformation Programme focusing on respiratory conditions.

In May 2024, FIP was accepted as an IPCRG Associate Member.

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The European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP) is an international scientific society founded in 1979 by clinical practitioners, researchers and educators from various countries in Europe, which constantly supports the development of the clinical pharmacy, looking for new areas of professional practice. FIP and ESCP collaborated in different publications and resources for the Practice Transformation Programme.

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The International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) connects Oncology Pharmacy experts from around the world to leading edge oncology knowledge, best practices and essential networks. FIP and ISOPP collaborated closely on the cancer area for the Practice Transformation Programme in the respective events and publications.

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A leader and convener in global cardiovascular health, the World Heart Federation champions heart health and acts to reduce the global burden of heart disease and stroke, which together claim 18.6 million lives every year. FIP collaborated with WHF in the cardiovascular area of the Practice Transformation Programme, in its associated publications and events.

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FDI represents more than one million dentists worldwide. We work with our members to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health and its vital role in securing overall health and well-being. We are dedicated to safeguarding the health of people worldwide through the improved prevention, treatment, and control of oral diseases.

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