Malaysian Clinical Pharmacy Symposium 2025 – Paediatric Pharmacy: Small Doses, Big Impact

Malaysian Clinical Pharmacy Symposium 2025 – Paediatric Pharmacy: Small Doses, Big Impact

Paediatrics, as a paramount and complicated field in patient care, has seen remarkable advancements with the evolution of state-of-the-art technology and precision medicine. This theme arises from the recognition that pharmacists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating a diverse spectrum of childhood conditions, necessitating a holistic approach that goes beyond conventional pharmaceutical practices, ranging from acute to chronic settings. As research and medical technology continue to evolve, pediatric care has expanded to incorporate precision medicine, cutting-edge diagnostic techniques, and personalized treatment strategies tailored to the unique needs of young patients.

Specific Objectives

1. To facilitate a thorough understanding of the different aspects of paediatrics and highlight the pivotal role pharmacists play in managing the complexities associated with this vital branch of medicine.
2. To keep participants informed of the latest trends in paediatric care, equipping them with the knowledge to provide safe, appropriate and effective care to paediatric patients.
3. To foster collaboration and exchange of ideas among pharmacists, clinicians, and researchers, creating a dynamic platform for networking and interdisciplinary discussions.
4. To offer interactive sessions to enlighten participants on the best available evidence-based practices to manage common or rare childhood illnesses.
5. To facilitate the dissemination of cutting-edge research and best practices in clinical pharmacy, with a specific focus on paediatric-related topics.

Target Audience

1. Primary Target: Young pharmacists with ≤ 3 years of working experience, hospital/clinical pharmacists
2. Secondary Target: Researchers, Undergraduate pharmacy students who are in their clinical years
3. Target Number of Participants: 100 participants

Topics of discussion for speakers’ session and panel discussion:

a. Speakers’ session

1. Developmental Pharmacology: Challenges in Neonatal and Infant Care
2. Precision Dosing and Pharmacogenomics in Chronic Paediatric Conditions
3. Antimicrobial Stewardship in Paediatrics: Tackling Resistance and Improving Outcomes
4. One speaker slot reserved for UKM Faculty of Pharmacy

b. Panel discussion: Bridging Gaps in Paediatric Pharmacy Practice

1. Ethical dilemmas: Off-label prescribing, assent/consent in minors
2. Case debates: Pain management in non-verbal children, antibiotic stewardship in paediatrics
3. Transitioning adolescents to adult care: Role of pharmacists
4. Advocacy for policy changes (e.g., incentivising paediatric drug development)
5. Recap of MCPS 2025 themes and future collaboration opportunities

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