Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), an independent public joint stock company that owns and operates all public health centers and centers throughout the emirate, has actually revealed the successful conclusion of the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Pharmacy Conference (AdPhaC), an occasion that intends to bring together the most acknowledged names in healthcare and pharmacy practice, which ran recently at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). At the end of the exciting three-day occasion, SEHA made the call to continue development of the best drug store practices and the adoption of 'smart' innovations that can assist improve the safe drug store practice in hospitals and ambulatory care levels.

SEHA's suggestions included positioning strong concentrate on customized programs under the Medication Therapy Management (MTM), which is aimed to enhancing the quality of drugs treatment. The final declaration covered a range of future proposals, represented mainly in supporting the development of the pharmaceutical practice, its safety and the adoption of clever technologies in the medical prescription process. The conference also showcased the expansion of the scope of application for the Pharmacological Robot, which represents a quantum leap in decreasing medication errors, the evaluation of medicinal consulting and the testimonial of the treatment strategy by the pharmacists for the client's level of medication, as well as enhancing the management competencies of Pharmacists.

SEHA's final declaration explained the significance of additional establishing drug store based services, especially for ambulatory healthcare centres and the objective of preparation and executing Pharmacists- medication programs for persistent illness like asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure. Moreover, conversations held at the occasion led to the call to continue the adoption of a strategic medication management guide and to likewise reinforce the unified automated integration of all pharmaceutical exchange systems like the Single Drug Dose System and the Pumping infusion System.

Fatima Al Breiki, Group Pharmaceutical Director, SEHA and Chairman of the event's organizing committee, confirmed the value of the last suggestions, which were the outcome of thorough conversations that were conducted throughout the conference workshops and interactive seminars, which were taken part by a group of worldwide specialists and pioneers of the pharmaceutical sector. She mentioned that the propositions adopted at the conclusion of the very first session represents an essential addition to the nationwide efforts to create a health system with international requirements in order to keep UAE as one of the very best countries in the quality of healthcare.

"We are pleased with the strong reaction that we have actually received for this pioneering occasion for the region, which is focused towards the development of better and enhanced pharmaceutical practices. The success of AdPhaC 2016 has actually motivated us to continue in the efforts to improve knowledge and motivate quality and development in health care, through the arrangement of world-class interactive platform to discuss and explore new horizons for the drug store practices and medication safety, which is thought about an essential element for the medical and health care sector. We look forward to coordinating closely with our strategic partners and leaders of the pharmaceutical sector to follow up the execution of the recommendations and proposals to ensure the achievement of our strategic goals," stated Al Breiki.

During the conference's, Dr. Ali Al Obaidli, Chief of Academic Affairs Division, SEHA, and Mohamed Hareb Al Qemzi, Chief of Support Services Division, SEHA, honored the speakers and members of AdPhaC's organizational and scientific committees for their contributions that has led to the success of this newbie event. More than 1,500 participants went to the event, which was admired for its conversation and presentation of prompt topics in today's Medical and Pharmaceutical organizations further showing the keenness of the Abu Dhabi federal government to establish medical services, health care options and bringing it to a level comparable to their counterparts worldwide. Participants praised SEHA for the effective hosting of the occasion and expressed their objectives to be part of next year's 2nd edition of the event.

AdPhaC 2016 highlighted key concerns like leading patient care, pharmacy practice and market issues like advances in pharmacy practice, medication safety, informatics, pharmacy health center practice, ambulatory care and pharmacy innovations. Individuals also got 25.5 hours of knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education credits from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and 21 CME hours from Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD).