Pandemic preparedness, response and recovery: Lessons learnt for global pharmacy

Pandemic preparedness, response and recovery: Lessons learnt for global pharmacy

This report focuses on the critical lessons learned by the global pharmacy community during the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the importance of preparedness, the agility of response, and strategies for recovery, with a focus on ensuring resilience in future health crises. The report covers key areas such as system transformation, investment in science and innovation, reshaping pharmaceutical practice, and accelerating universal health coverage. It also emphasises the need for a robust pharmacy workforce capable of adapting to changing demands and stresses the role of pharmacists in reducing inequities in health access and outcomes. This document serves as a guide for the pharmacy profession to build on the experiences of the pandemic to improve preparedness and response mechanisms for future global health challenges.