Attendance an online digital event on Nov. 26, 2024 entitled “Alcohol consumption and dependence: The role of pharmacists in prevention, support and management”. The event was offered by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

Description: Globally, alcohol consumption was responsible for approximately 2.6 million deaths in 2019, with 1.6 million attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as reported by the WHO. This webinar examined the impact of alcohol consumption and its intricate relationship with various diseases, including NCDs, highlighting the significance of early intervention, support, and effective management strategies.

Participants gained insights into the WHO SAFER initiative and explored how pharmacists played a pivotal role in prevention, support, and management efforts. The discussion emphasized the importance of collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and mitigate alcohol-related health risks.

Moderator:

- Leticia Caligaris, Pharmacist, Community Pharmacist in Uruguay; Ministry of Defense Uruguay, Secretary of Community Pharmacy Section, FIP, Uruguay.

Panellists:

- Dag Rekve, Senior Technical Officer, Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours, World Health Organization.

- Duncan Stewart, Professor of Applied Health Research, London Metropolitan University, UK.

- Romeo C. Ongpoy Jr, Director III, Department of Science & Technology, Philippines.

- Corina Scutari, Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Nicolae Testemițanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Moldova.