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 (Sat) |
| Time: | 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM (HKT) (Registration will begin at 8:30 AM) |
| Venue: | Lecture Theatre 2, Academic Building, LKS Faculty of Medicine, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam |
| Language: | English (supplemented by Cantonese) |
For conference registration, please *Click* to register online.
Deadline of registration (On-site participation): 31 May 2025
For enquiries, please contact the Conference Secretariat ( pharmcon@hku.hk).
Programme Overview
21 June 2025 (Sat)
| Morning Session | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Registration |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 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 Tony HA Assistant 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 |
CME (Medical participants):
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AM session attendance: 3 CME points
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PM session attendance: 3 CME points
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Full day attendance: 6 CME points
CNE (Nurse participants):
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AM session attendance: 2 CNE points
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PM session attendance: 3 CNE points
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Full day attendance: 5 CNE points
CPE (Pharmacist participants):
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AM session attendance: 3 CPE points
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PM session attendance: 4 CPE points
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Full day attendance: 7 CPE points
This tour aims to provide registrants with authentic experience in learning the latest innovations in primary healthcare pharmacy services and gain valuable insights and real-life examples in the dynamic environment of community pharmacies. Participants may also understand how community pharmacy integrates into the broader development of primary healthcare in Hong Kong.
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Session |
Site |
Date and Time |
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A |
PHARM+ YWCA Community Pharmacy Address: Unit 903, Spot, 48 Lung Sum Avenue, Sheung Shui |
19 June 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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B |
PHARM+ Pok Oi Hospital Community Pharmacy Address: Flat 904 - 905, 9/F, Kwong Wah Plaza, 11 Tai Tong Road, Yuen Long |
19 June 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
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C |
PHARM+ St. James' Settlement Community Pharmacy Address: 9/F, 383 King’s Road, North Point |
19 June 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
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D |
PHARM+ Haven of Hope Community Pharmacy Address: Shop No. G32, Ground Floor, MCP Discovery, 8 Mau Yip Road, Tseung Kwan O |
20 June 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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E |
PHARM+ Lok Sin Tong Community Pharmacy Address: Shop No. 2, G/F, The Golden Gate, 1 Plover Cove Road, Tai Po |
20 June 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
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F |
Health In Action Community Pharmacy Address: Room 901, Millennium Trade Centre, 54-56 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung |
20 June 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
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G |
PHARM+ Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Community Pharmacy Address: Shop 3, Cheung Ying Alley, 110 Lung Cheung Road, Wong Tai Sin |
20 June 2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Note:
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The Tour will be offered only to the registrants of PHARM+Excellence 2025: Driving Standards and Innovation in Primary Healthcare Pharmacy on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Each registrant can only join ONE session of the Tour.
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The Tour will be conducted in either Cantonese or English.
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The Organizing Committee reserves all rights in the event of any disputes.
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 PM (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.
By bus: get off at Queen Mary Hospital
- HKU Station Exit A2: 7, 37B, 40, 40M, 71, 90B, 91, 970, 970x
- Admiralty: 37A, 40, 40M, 90B
- Central: 4, 4X, 30X, 37A, 40M, 46X, 90B
- Kowloon: 970, 970X, 973
By minibus: get off at Queen Mary Hospital
- Central/ HKU Station Exit A2: 22, 22S
From the Bridge Connecting Queen Mary Hospital at Pokfulam Road
1. Walk across the bridge towards Sassoon Road.
2. Entrance to HKUMed Academic Building at No. 3 Sassoon Road is located at the end of the bridge. Walk down the stairs and arrive at the 2/F of the Academic Building.
3. Enter the building and arrive at the 2/F of the Academic Building.
4. Take the staircase on the right to 1/F.
5. Arrive at 1/F and go straight to the end.
6. Arrive at Lecture Theatre 2, 1/F, Academic Building, No.3 Sassoon Road.
From the Entrance at No. 3 Sassoon Road
1. Enter the building through the entrance at No.3 Sassoon Road.
2. Take the escalator to 1/F.
3. Arrive at 1/F and go straight to the end.
4. Arrive at Lecture Theatre 2, 1/F, Academic Building, No.3 Sassoon Road.
Visitor parking is available at the Faculty of Medicine Building located at 21 Sassoon Road (view map).
- The hourly parking fee is:
- $30 Per hour (1st & 2nd hour)
- $40 Per hour (3rd hour & thereafter)
- Vehicle bearing a “Disable Person Permit” issued by the Transport Department can have a 50% discount of the overstaying charges.
For further information, please visit the HKU Estate Office Website.
