The PharmD Program at Al Arab University celebrated World Pharmacists Day with a scientific and professional event that brought together academics, doctors, pharmacists, specialists and representatives of institutions and companies working in the pharmaceutical sector.
The event was held under a theme highlighting the relationship between science and practice, focusing on the evolving role of the pharmacist in healthcare and on the importance of developing pharmacy education and linking it to clinical practice and the needs of the labor market.
The celebration included a series of scientific lectures and specialist discussions on clinical pharmacy, patient safety, disease prevention and early detection, and the safe use and disposal of medicines, as well as the application of international standards of pharmacy practice in healthcare institutions.
Scientific lectures on the evolving role of the pharmacist
The program included lectures by academics and specialists from various health and medical institutions.
Dr. Hassan Badr gave a lecture titled “The Pharmacist’s Role in the Early Detection of Lifestyle-Related Diseases”, which addressed the pharmacist’s role in prevention, health education and the early detection of lifestyle-related diseases.
Dr. Masoud Al-Hamri gave a lecture titled “Enhancing Patient Safety Through Evidence-Based Practice: The Role of the Clinical Pharmacist”, which focused on the importance of evidence-based practice and the clinical pharmacist’s role in supporting patient safety and improving the quality of healthcare.
Dr. Farid Ben Ali of the Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment Center in the Eastern Region gave a lecture titled “SGLT2 Inhibitor and GLP1RA in Practice”, covering practical uses of these drug classes and recent scientific developments in medical and pharmaceutical practice.
Dr. Israa Al-Hadi of Benghazi Medical Center gave a lecture titled “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines: How Clinical Pharmacists Can Lead Community Education”, which addressed the importance of disposing of unused medicines safely and the clinical pharmacist’s role in educating the public about correct medicine handling.
Dr. Rahaf Al-Kadiki of Benghazi Specialized Hospital gave a lecture titled “From Theory to Bedside: Translating Global Clinical Pharmacy Standards into Practice Across Our Hospitals”, which highlighted the move from theoretical knowledge to clinical application and the role of clinical pharmacy in applying international standards in hospitals and improving the quality of pharmacy practice.
Academic and professional participation
The World Pharmacists Day events were attended by a number of academics and specialists, including Dr. Maqbula Al-Tarhouni, as part of the scientific program.
These academic and professional contributions reflect the importance of communication between pharmacy education institutions and practitioners in the health sector, particularly given continuing developments in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care and patient safety.
An accompanying exhibition with companies and pharmacies
The celebration included an exhibition with the participation of companies, pharmacies and institutions working in the pharmaceutical sector:
- Al-Shaheed Ali Al-Sharif Pharmacy, Al-Guwarsha
- Al-Hakim Pharmaceuticals
- Al-Hayat Pharma
- Sari Pharmacy
- Eva Pharma
- Al-Iqlim Al-Sihhi Company
- Al-Maysam Company
- Al-Mustaqbal Pharmacy
- Rozana Company
The exhibition provided a space for students to connect with organizations in the pharmaceutical sector, learn about areas of work and professional practice, and link their academic studies to the requirements of the labor market.
Linking education with pharmacy practice
The event reflects the commitment of Al Arab University’s PharmD Program to supporting scientific and professional activities that link academic education with healthcare practice.
Such events also give students the opportunity to meet academics, practitioners and organizations in the pharmaceutical sector and to learn about scientific and professional developments in pharmacy.
The celebration of World Pharmacists Day underlines the pharmacist’s role in healthcare and the role of pharmacy education in preparing qualified graduates able to apply scientific knowledge in a range of healthcare settings.
By combining scientific lectures, professional networking and an exhibition, the event supported dialogue on the future of the pharmacy profession and strengthened cooperation between the university, healthcare institutions and the pharmaceutical sector.