The PHARM+ Excellence 2025 Annual Conference will bring together healthcare professionals, social service providers, researchers, educators and policymakers to advance the quality and standards of community pharmacy services in primary healthcare. The conference will explore innovations in pharmacy service delivery, the latest research findings, and the importance of interprofessional collaboration in achieving holistic patient outcomes. Key sessions will highlight strategic approaches to integrating evidence-based practices, fostering professional development, and aligning with governmental healthcare policies. Through insightful discussions, collaborative initiatives, and shared expertise, PHARM+ Excellence 2025 aims to shape the future of primary healthcare pharmacy, fostering excellence and advancing patient-centered care.
Welcome Message
Dear all,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to invite you to PHARM+ Excellence 2025: Driving Standards and Innovation in Primary Healthcare Pharmacy, which will take place on 21 June 2025 at HKUMed Campus.
With the theme “Shaping the Future of Primary Healthcare Pharmacy: Quality Standards, Research, and Interprofessional Collaboration”, this conference will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, and social service providers to exchange insights and explore strategies for advancing community pharmacy services in primary healthcare.
Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, we will delve into the latest research findings, service innovations, and interprofessional collaborations that drive excellence in patient care. The conference will also highlight evidence-based practices, professional development strategies, and policy alignments essential for shaping the future of pharmacy services.
I sincerely encourage you to join us in this meaningful dialogue, share your expertise, and be part of a collective effort to elevate the standards of primary healthcare pharmacy. Your participation will not only enrich our discussions but also contribute to the transformation of pharmacy practice for the benefit of patients and the healthcare system.
We look forward to welcoming you to PHARM+ Excellence 2025 and engaging in inspiring conversations that will shape the future of our profession.
Best regards,
Professor Ian Wong
Chairperson, Organizing Committee
PHARM+Excellence 2025
| Date | 21 June 2025 (Saturday) |
| Time | 9am – 5:15pm |
| Venue | Lecture Theatre 2, Academic Building, LKS Faculty of Medicine, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam |
Programme Overview
| Morning Session | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Registration |
| 9:00 AM - 9:25 AM |
Opening Ceremony |
| 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM |
Keynote Speech 1 – Local Perspective Elevating Pharmacy Services in Primary Healthcare: Establishing Quality Standards in Hong Kong
Dr Tong HA Assistnat Commissioner for Primary Healthcare 2, Health Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government |
| 9:50 AM - 10:10 AM |
Keynote Speech 2 – International Perspective Future of Pharmacy Quality Standards in Primary Healthcare: Insights from Global Practices
Professor Timothy CHEN Professor of Medication Management Head of Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research, School of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney |
| 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM |
Panel Discussion: The Future of Quality Standards in Primary Healthcare Pharmacy |
| 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM |
Coffee Break |
| 10:50 AM - 12:10 PM |
Symposium 1 Establishing Quality Standards in Community Pharmacy |
| 12:10 PM - 1:20 PM |
Lunch break |
| Afternoon Session | |
| 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM |
Symposium 2 Interprofessional Education and Collaboration in Primary Healthcare |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Coffee Break |
| 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM |
Symposium 3 Innovations and Insights from Research in Primary Healthcare |
| 4:50 PM - 5:05 PM |
Presentation of Award and Certificates |
| 5:05 PM - 5:15 PM |
Closing Remarks |
The conference has been accredited with
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3 CPE points for AM session
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4 CPE points for PM session
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7 CPE points for whole day session.
1. Abstract related to the following themes will be considered:
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Quality Standard in Primary Healthcare
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Community Pharmacy Service
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Primary Healthcare
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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Pharmacy Education
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Interprofessional Education
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Pharmacy Informatics
2. Submission of Abstract
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There is a limit of one submission per presenting author.
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The presenting author must submit and complete the Online Abstract Submission Form only.
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Submission link: *Click* for submission
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Abstract submission deadline: 7 May 2025 (Wednesday) 12:00 noon (UTC+8/HK Time)
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The presenting author will be notified by email of acceptance within one week after submission.
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Shortlisted presenting author will be invited for poster presentations and produce their posters for display at the Conference.
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The shortlisted presenting author will need to submit E-posters, the format details will be attached together with the acceptance letter.
