The PHARM+Excellence 2026 Annual Conference aims to unite healthcare professionals, social service providers, researchers, educators, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches for advancing community pharmacy practice and fostering interprofessional collaboration in primary healthcare. Focusing on translating strategic policies and international best practices into scalable, community-centered pharmacy models, the conference seeks to enhance primary healthcare services across Hong Kong. By sharing successful case studies, cutting-edge research, and policy frameworks, this conference aspires to catalyze the development of sustainable, accessible, and people-centred pharmacy services that empower communities and improve health outcomes.
Dear all,
On behalf of the Organising Committee, it is my great pleasure to invite you to PHARM+Excellence 2026: Transforming Vision into Action in Primary Healthcare, to be held on 31 October 2026 at Rayson Huang Theatre of The University of Hong Kong, in a hybrid format.
With the theme “Enhancing Primary Healthcare Pharmacy: Strategies for Sustainable Community Health”, this conference focuses on turning strategic policies, international best practices, and local experience into scalable, community‑centred pharmacy models across Hong Kong. We will bring together healthcare professionals, social service providers, researchers, educators, and policymakers to strengthen the role of community pharmacy in primary healthcare.
Through keynote speeches, symposia, and comparative panel discussions, we will explore policy directions, innovative service models, and practice‑based research that advance high‑quality primary healthcare services. The programme will feature local and international perspectives on strategic development of community pharmacy, sustainable funding models, and global innovations.
I sincerely encourage you to join us, share your expertise, and be part of this collective effort to move from vision to action in primary healthcare pharmacy. Your participation will enrich the dialogue and help shape sustainable, accessible, and patient‑centred pharmacy services for our communities.
We look forward to welcoming you to PHARM+Excellence 2026 and to inspiring conversations that drive the next phase of primary healthcare pharmacy.
Best regards,
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Professor Ian CK Wong
Chairperson, Organising Committee
PHARM+Excellence 2026
| Date: | 31 October 2026 (Sat) |
| Time: | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (HKT) |
| Format: | Hybrid |
| Venue: | Rayson Huang Theatre, Main Campus, The University of Hong Kong |
| Language: | English |
| Target Participants: | Pharmacists, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, social workers, pharmacy interns, pharmacy students, and all other medical students |
| Mode of Participation : | Hyperlink |
| Face-to-face attendance : | Face-to-face participation registration |
| Online attendance via Zoom Webinar : | Online participation regirstraion |
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Time (HKT) |
Description |
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09:30 – 10:00 |
Registration |
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10:00 – 10:25 |
Welcoming Speech
Professor Gordon Wong Associate Dean (Clinical Sciences Education), LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong |
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Opening Speech
Professor Sophia Chan Convenor, Advisory Committee, Jockey Club PHARM+ Community Medication Service Network |
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Opening Speech Professor Ian Wong Principal Investigator, Jockey Club PHARM+ Community Medication Service Network Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong |
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10:25 – 10:45
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Keynote Speech 1 Strategic Development and Integration of Community Pharmacy in Primary Healthcare
Dr Fei Chau Pang Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Health Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government |
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10:45 – 11:05
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Keynote Speech 2 Integrating Oral Health into Primary Care: Synergies for Interprofessional Collaboration
Professor Edward Lo Tam Wah-Ching Professor in Dental Science Director of Community Oral Healthcare Team Chair Professor of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong |
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11:05 – 11:25 |
Coffee Break |
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Symposium 1 – Advancing Primary Healthcare Practice Moderator: Ms Louise Sin |
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11:25 – 11:45 |
TBC |
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11:45 – 12:05
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Presentation 2 Bridging Healthcare Gaps: How Women Wellness Satellites Transform Community Health
Ms Pansy Chu Nursing Manager, Women Wellness Satellites |
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12:05 – 12:25
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Presentation 3 Research Insights from Medication Therapy Problems to Enhance Community Pharmacy Service
Dr Edmund Yiu Research Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong |
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12:25 – 12:40 |
Panel Discussion and Q&A |
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12:40 – 14:30 |
Lunch Break |
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Symposium 2 – Innovative Pharmacy Models in Primary Healthcare Moderator: Dr Janice Tam |
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14:15 – 14:30 |
Registration |
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14:30 – 14:50
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Presentation 1 From System Support to Frontline Skills: Lessons from Australia’s Medication Review Services
Ms Kitty Law Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Mr David Choi Manager, PHARM+ YWCA Community Pharmacy |
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14:50 – 15:10
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Presentation 2 Fellowship Insights from Primary Healthcare Pharmacy Model in Canada
Ms Gladys Cheung Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Ms Junie Ko Pharmacist, PHARM+ Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Community Pharmacy |
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15:10 – 15:30
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Presentation 3 Pharmacy First in the UK: Minor Ailments at the Front Door of Primary Care
Mr Tommy Lee Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Mr Leo Lo Senior Pharmacist, PHARM+ St. James' Settlement Community Pharmacy |
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15:30 – 15:35 |
Panel Discussion and Q&A |
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15:35 – 15:50 |
Coffee Break |
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15:50 – 16:20 |
Theme Speech Learning from the Legacy of John Snow: Making the Case for Change for Pharmacist Interventions (Live streaming)
Professor Carmel Hughes Professor of Primary Care Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast |
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Comparative Panel Discussion Moderator: Mr Marco Lee |
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16:20 – 16:55 |
Comparative Panel Discussion Topic: Global Innovations in Primary Healthcare Pharmacy: How could international primary care pharmacy model be adapted in Hong Kong?
Panelists: Mr Terry Lee, Senior Pharmacist, PHARM+ Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Community Pharmacy Mr Tommy Lee, Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Mr Leo Lo, Senior Pharmacist, PHARM+ St. James' Settlement Community Pharmacy Mr Simon Mak, Pharmacy Services Manager, Health In Action Community Pharmacy Ms Priscilla Chuen, Pharmacist, PHARM+ Haven of Hope Community Pharmacy |
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16:55 – 17:00 |
Closing Remark
Professor Ian Wong Principal Investigator, Jockey Club PHARM+ Community Medication Service Network Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong |
Pharmacists: 5.0 CPE (Full-Day) | 2.5 CPE (Half-Day: AM or PM)
Doctos, Nurses and Social Workers: CME, CNE and CPD application in progress.
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