Attendance an online digital event on Jun. 28, 2024 entitled “Pharmacists' role in supporting health behaviour change”. The event was offered by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

Description: Pharmacists perform a pivotal function in supporting behaviour alteration, notably influencing medicine adherence. By supplying motivational interviewing, education, and personalised counselling, pharmacists assist patients recognize the significance of their medicine, identify obstacles to adherence, and encourage healthier habits. This dynamic engagement can drive to greater health results by confirming patients take their medicines as prescribed, decreasing the risk of complications, and increasing comprehensive therapy efficacy. Moreover, pharmacists' ease of access and repeated interactions with patients place them uniquely to strengthen adherence plans and supply constant support, finally developing patient health and decreasing healthcare costs.

Moderator:

- Tara Hehir, President Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section, Australia.

Panellists:

- Ruben Viegas, FIP Humanitarian and Sustainability Programme Manager FIP, The Netherland.

 - Mara Pereira Guerreiro, Ass. Professor Egas Moniz School of Health & Science,  Portugal.