Beyond medication dispensing: The expanding role of pharmacists in healthcare | Multidisciplinary

In celebration of World Pharmacists Day on September 25, Kenvue brought together a panel of experts to discuss how pharmacists are contributing in significant ways to delivering effective, accessible healthcare and improving patient outcomes. Mr Paul Sinclair, President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, identified the roles pharmacists play in primary healthcare. Dr Angeline Yong, Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Laser Surgeon, Angeline Yong Dermatology Clinic, Singapore, described pharmacists as trusted advisors guiding good skincare practices. Dr Giridhar Sethuraman, Chief Consultant Neonatologist at Neolife Children’s Hospital, Chennai, India, focused on the role of pharmacists in managing atopic dermatitis in children. Dr Edwin Heng, Periodontist at Farrer Park Medical Centre, Singapore, discussed the critical connection between oral health and overall well-being. Professor Mohammad Haniki from the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University of Malaysia, emphasized the importance of training pharmacists to support smoking cessation efforts.

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Beyond medication dispensing: The expanding role of pharmacists in healthcare