Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise and represent a major global health challenge. This digital event addresses the importance of proper medication management and adherence in the successful management of long-term NCDs. It will discuss medication management practices and adherence, factors influencing non-adherence in patients with lifestyle-related NCDs, and interventions to promote adherence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Pharmacists play a critical role in optimising medication treatments, educating patients and implementing interventions to improve adherence, thereby contributing to better health outcomes for NCD patients worldwide.

Moderator:
- Timothy F Chen, Professor of Medication Management, Head of Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research, Research Academic Director – Health Services Research - The University of Sydney

Panellists:
- Job F.M. van Boven, Associate Professor University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)/Medication Adherence Expertise Center of the Netherlands (MAECON) - The Netherlands
- Rie Nakajima, Lecturer  School of Pharmacy, Nihon University  - Japan 
- Chaisiri Angkurawaranon

Millions of people across the globe live with pain on a daily basis, including from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other forms of musculoskeletal pain and other types of pain. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to support patients in achieving appropriate pain management and control, by providing advice on pharmacological, non-pharmacological and behavioural measures. By enhancing their knowledge, pharmacists can meaningfully contribute to the interdisciplinary care of pain patients. This event will explore evidence-based approaches that pharmacists can recommend for improving the quality of life of those living with pain.

Medication management is particularly important for people living with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) due to the increased likelihood of co-morbidities. This often leads to the need for multiple pharmacological therapies, resulting in polypharmacy. Close medication management between pharmacists and CVD patients is essential to ensure effective achievement of treatment goals, ensure adherence and reduce the incidence of unpleasant or fatal side effects, thereby reducing the burden of CVD. This digital event will address the importance of proper medication management and adherence in the successful management of CVD, the factors associated with non-adherence to CVD medications, and the economic impact of pharmacist interventions on CVD medication adherence.

As mental health problems become more prevalent, this event will address the role that pharmacists can play in integrated interprofessional care, through early screening, effective referral and support of people with mental health conditions. Attendees will gain insight into the latest screening tools that enable pharmacists to identify individuals at risk and refer them to appropriate resources. In addition, the event will explore the pharmacist's role in providing appropriate support and counseling to patients and working with healthcare teams to promote holistic mental wellness. Through this event, FIP hopes to empower pharmacists to transform mental health care.

Moderator:
- Lars-Åke Söderlund, FIP Vice President International Pharmaceutical Federation - Sweden

Panellists:
- Claire O'Reilly, Associate Professor, Sydney Pharmacy School The University of Sydney - Australia
- Hayley Gorton, Senior Lecturer In Pharmacy Practice University of Huddersfield - UK
- Sheilla; Ferreira, PhD Sheilla Ferreira Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil - Brazil

Migraine is a neurological disorder with intense headaches and various symptoms, which affects the quality of life of millions of people. Medication overuse headache (MOH) is a debilitating condition caused by excessive use of pain relievers, often to manage chronic headaches. Pharmacists play a crucial role in the management of both conditions by advising patients about proper medication usage, suggesting non-pharmacological interventions and lifestyle changes, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive appropriate care. This event will explore different options for the management of migraine and MOH and provide guidance on how pharmacists may support patients.

Moderator:
- Tara Hehir, SAPS President Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section - Australia

Panellists:
- Jacinta Johnson, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy University of South Australia - Australia
- Pernilla Bjerkeli, Associate Professor in Public Health and Pharmacist University of Skövde / School of Health Sciences - Sweden

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise and represent a major global health challenge. This digital event addresses the importance of proper medication management and adherence in the successful management of long-term NCDs. It will discuss medication management practices and adherence, factors influencing non-adherence in patients with lifestyle-related NCDs, and interventions to promote adherence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Pharmacists play a critical role in optimising medication treatments, educating patients and implementing interventions to improve adherence, thereby contributing to better health outcomes for NCD patients worldwide.

Moderator:
- Timothy F Chen, Professor of Medication Management, Head of Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research, Research Academic Director – Health Services Research - The University of Sydney

Panellists:
- Job F.M. van Boven, Associate Professor University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)/Medication Adherence Expertise Center of the Netherlands (MAECON) - The Netherlands
- Rie Nakajima, Lecturer  School of Pharmacy, Nihon University  - Japan 
- Chaisiri Angkurawaranon