28th September 2021. This session was fully dedicated to prognosis scenarios of the Covid-19 pandemic. The symptomatology of Covid-19 infection and available treatment modalities were explained. The aftermath of Covid – 19 infection including “long covid “ was also addressed. The role of the different sars-cov-2 variants, reported to date, in perpetuating the Covid-19 pandemic, were analysed. Covid -19 vaccines were also discussed in this context and the context of pharmacovigilance, immunity and the applications of third and booster doses.
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Session 7: Pharmacist As Vaccinators In The National Scheme Of Things
30th September 2021. The session, which brought to a close the CPD programme, centred on the role of the community pharmacists in life course vaccination, enabling and empowering them, by the international data presented, and with the structure that the Kamra envisions, including certified hands on training provision, specific professional practice protocols and criteria; the Kamra’s vision of community pharmacists’ role in life course vaccination in the community in the different scenarios of the NHS and private practice was presented. An interesting discussion also ensued.
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WADA PROHIBITED LIST (effective 1st January 2022)
4th October 2021
Dear Colleagues,
Medicines Authority has asked us to circulate the WADA prohibited list effective from 1st January 2022.
Please consult the list when dispensing medicinal products to athletes.
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Executive Council for 2022–2025
Following the Annual General Meeting 2022 held on Wednesday 18th January 2023, at the
Kamra’s offices at the Professional Building, Sliema Rd, Gzira, the following pharmacists
form the new Executive Council of the Kamra tal-Ispizjara ta’ Malta (Malta Chamber of
Pharmacists) for the years 2022-2025:
Ms. Mary Ann Sant Fournier B.Pharm, M.Phil, FCPA – President
Mr. Joseph J. Grima B.Pharm(Hons) – Vice President
Mr. Max Borg Millo B.Pharm(Hons) – Secretary
Ms. Margaret Parascandolo B.Pharm – Treasurer
Ms. Mary Anne Ciappara B.Pharm, M.Phil.
Dr. Claire Shoemake B.Pharm(Hons), M.Phil, M.A.(Diplomatic Studies), Ph.D. (Nott.), Dip.(S.B.D.D.)(Nott.),
Dip.(Arabic Studies)
Dr. John Vella B.Pharm(Hons), MSc, Pharm.D.
Mr. Anthony Sammut B.Pharm(Hons) M.A.(Diplomatic Studies)
Ms. Rachel Agius B.Pharm(Hons), MSc(QUB)The Kamra tal-Ispizjara ta’ Malta (Malta Chamber of Pharmacists) is the national
pharmacy and pharmaceutical association, and a registered trade union. The Kamra is the
voice of the pharmacy profession in Malta and internationally, and a key promoter of the
safeguarding of the health of the public through its policies and its members.
The Kamra tal-Ispizjara ta’ Malta (Malta Chamber of Pharmacists) was founded 123 years
ago, in 1900, to serve, protect, and educate the pharmacy profession, society and not
least the patient. It is committed to ensure the continuing development of the pharmacy
profession and its members in the service of society with regards to pharmacy, medicines,
and health.