MOMO-03 - Sharing ideas of member organisations: Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon & Egyptian Organization of Pharmacy (EOP)

Roof Terrace room

Introduction

FIP member organisations will present their best initiatives and challenges.

Programme

08:00 – 08:05 Introduction by the chair
08:05 – 08:25 MOMO-0301 – Substandard and falsified medicines in Lebanon: the role of the Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon
Dr Luna El Bizri
Substandard and falsified medicines pose a substantial threat to public health and quality of life, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where they constitute approximately 10.5% of medicine samples and account for an estimated USD 30.5 billion in expenditures. The issue is exacerbated in conflict and crisis regions due to inadequate law enforcement and funding shortages, which compromise access to quality, safe, and effective medical products. This session will address the challenges and propose multifaceted strategies to combat the proliferation of these harmful products, particularly focusing on Lebanon amid its complex crisis. Strategies discussed will include enhancing public awareness, strengthening regulatory and law enforcement frameworks, and improving supply chain traceability and visibility to ensure the availability of legitimate, high-quality medicines. 
08:25 – 08:45 MOMO-0302 – Pharmacy sustainability in Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr Wael Ali
This session will focus on the environmental impact of pharmacy practices and sustainable solutions within the pharmaceutical sector in Egypt and the Middle East. It will present case studies highlighting successful sustainability initiatives in regional pharmacies and discuss the challenges and opportunities for promoting sustainability in pharmacy operations. Additionally, the session will explore emerging pharmacy specialties and growth opportunities, providing an overview of new fields gaining traction such as oncology pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy, nutritional pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, telepharmacy, and personalized medicine. Discussions will include the roles these specialties play in patient care, their potential to address healthcare disparities, and improve patient outcomes in the region.