Resources for pharmacists

Across the world, pharmacists play a vital role in primary care by improving access to medicines, supporting treatment adherence, and offering patient education—especially for chronic conditions like asthma and COPD. Pharmacists are trusted and influential stakeholders for patients and communities, and the first point of contact for many. IPCRG has collaborated with the International Federation of Pharmacists (FIP) and produced its own resources to help pharmacists manage chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD and support tobacco cessation.

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Tobacco cessation resources

Click here for more information about tobacco dependence and cessation.

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Asthma Right Care resources for pharmacists

The Asthma Right Care slide rule conversation: pharmacist to pharmacist

Asthma Right Care Question & Challenge Cards for pharmacists

Using the Question & Challenge cards about Asthma Right Care to stimulate conversation
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COPD Right Care resources for pharmacists

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IPCRG partnership with the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is a global body representing pharmacy practice, science and education. As an Associate Member - Invited Organisation of IPCRG, together we have created practical resources that help pharmacists manage chronic respiratory disease, build vaccine confidence and support tobacco cessation. FIP’s commitment to addressing vaccine hesitancy and building confidence by mobilising pharmacists has been endorsed by 20 international organisations.

FIP has produced a chronic respiratory disease handbook, with IPCRG input, to help pharmacists improve care for people with asthma and COPD, addressing prevention, screening, inter-professional practice, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management, palliative care, service metrics, implementation barriers, ethical considerations and research priorities. 

Find out more about IPCRG’s collaboration with FIP here.