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FIP publishes reference document on access to safe and quality essential medicines

The Hague • 2 October 2024

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launches strategy to ensure that the pharmacy workforce is able to meet our world’s future health needs More Nanjing • 7 November 2016 AIDS pharmacist given FIP’s highest honour for practitioners More Buenos Aires • 29 August 2016 FIP’s vision to be served by three new board members from Germany, Japan and USA More Buenos Aires • 28 August 2016 Community pharmacies’ important social role must not be forgotten, FIP President says More Buenos Aires • 28 August 2016 FIP selects “health destination pharmacy” and “responsible use of medicines campaign” as best global examples of professional association work More Buenos Aires • 28 August 2016 Global pharmacy awards go to pharmacists in seven countries More Buenos Aires • 28 August 2016 Community pharmacies have the potential to vaccinate at least one in eight people right now, FIP says More Buenos Aires • 27 August 2016 New international guidelines to help pharmacies keep going during natural disasters More The Hague • 28 July 2016 Greater 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