On the 1st of October, 2018 The faculty of pharmacy gathered to celebrate the world pharmacists day, themed: “Pharmacists: your medicines experts”. This special day, now in its eighth year, was established by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), to encourage activities that promote and advocate for the role of the pharmacist in improving health in every corner of the world.

On this occasion, the Faculty has organized several activities that endorse the role of the pharmacist as “medicines expert” capable of promoting the safe and effective use of medicines and supplements. During this event, Medication Therapy Management services were provided to the university community. Moreover, by assessing and not guessing their cardiovascular risk factors, participants were provided individualized health-related behaviors tips. For those who commit to fit, awareness of pros and cons of gym supplements and anabolic steroids were highlighted. Advice on how to select and use skin care products to obtain optimal results was provided for those who were ready to shine. “Medicines must go hand in hand with pharmaceutical expertise, or in other words, with pharmacists.

This partnership is essential to the responsible use of medicines. Through the world pharmacist day, we are trying to disseminate this concept to the community” Quoted Prof. Abdalla Ellakany, Dean of the faculty

“World pharmacists day seeks to raise awareness among the general public to provide a better understanding of who pharmacists are and just how important they are for overall patient health” Quoted Dr. Lama Soubra, Assistant Dean

“This year, activities were very attractive for the whole university community” “We value the world pharmacists day since it provides us with the opportunity to disseminate what pharmacists are able to do” Quoted Dr. Soraya Doumiaty, Pharm D coordinator

“Happy world Pharmacists Day! We don’t always make the medications, but we always make from them better outcomes”. Quoted Dr. Samar Karout, Clinical Instructor

“It is not about a day, but it is about a passion for serving people and improving their outcomes from their medications” Quoted Nour Farroukh, fifth level students

“We wait for this event each year impatiently to seek review of our medications” Quoted a participant

“I really gained insights on how harmful can bodybuilding supplements can be on my health” Quoted a participant