Removing policy barriers to pharmacist vaccinations: FIP DG 13 Policy Development

In this episode, “Removing Policy Barriers to Pharmacist Vaccination” – is an interview format that focuses on the FIP Development Goal 13: Policy Development from the perspective of vaccination by a pharmacist. We discuss the process of policy development, identification of barriers, and engagement with stakeholders to ensure that pharmacist vaccination is accessible to all people in all settings where pharmacists work.

About the Series: The second of three series is composed of 8 episodes that focus on The FIP Development Goals from the perspective of vaccination. The new FIP Development Goals and the agenda of improving vaccination worldwide come together in this series of interviews that outline how pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists will deliver on the promise of improved vaccination rates worldwide.

Series 2 will identify the alignment of the goal of improved vaccination rates worldwide through the use of the pharmacist workforce with the FIP Development Goals.

Outcomes
To understand the impact of FIP Development Goal 13: Policy Development in the Transformation of Vaccination Globally and Regionally

Moderators:
Ellen Schafheutle, Professor of Pharmacy Policy and Practice Centre for Pharmacy Workforce Studies, The University of Manchester - United Kingdom
Chima Amadi, Education and Training Personnel Pharmacists’ Council Nigeria - Nigeria

Panellists:
1. Walter da Silva João, President Brazilian Federal Council of Pharmacy - Brazil
2. Howard Rice, Hon. President & International Liaison Officer Pharmaceutical Association of Israel - Israel
3. Shane Jackson, Community and Consultant Pharmacist - Pharmaceutical Society of Australia - Australia