120 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE:
CONNECTING PEOPLE,
BRIDGING SCIENCE &
PRACTICE
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
WELCOME MESSAGE
The 34th SPC will take place on 27–28 September 2025 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore. This year’s theme, ‘120 Years of Excellence: Connecting People, Bridging Science and Practice’, celebrates the remarkable journey of the pharmacy profession since the inception of the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore in 1905. This year, the annual Singapore Pharmacy Congress is held in partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, as we both celebrate our 120th anniversaries. This partnership with the NUS Department of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is further driven by PSS’s commitment to collaborate with one of the leading global schools of pharmacy.
In the age of medical information (and misinformation), the continually evolving role of pharmacists in clinical care, public health, industry, education and research has never been more critical. As we navigate the complexities of healthcare, pharmacists play an increasingly vital role in connecting people, bridging science and practice, and driving innovation.
The 34th SPC aims to attract a diverse group of delegates, including local and foreign pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and academics. We expect a rich exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices among local and international participants. SPC will continue to be a collaborative and innovative platform to share ideas as we bring the latest scientific updates, research and advancements to our healthcare community. At the same time, the congress also seeks to encourage discussion on strategic growth and partnership opportunities of our profession, through reconnecting and building new networks.
Don’t miss out on an exciting world-class programme, featuring renowned speakers, cutting-edge research, and innovative exhibitions. We look forward to seeing you at the 34th SPC!
Ms Debbie Nguyen DO
Dr Vivianne SHIH
Professor Giorgia PASTORIN
Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Faculty of Science,
National University of Singapore
STEERING COMMITTEE
Ms Debbie Nguyen DO
Dr Kiat Wee LIM
Dr Donavan Marcus NEO
Dr Kelvin XU
Ms Hui Ling TOO
Mr Anson Zong Neng LIM
Mr Josiah Daolin GOH
Mr Matthew Chiang Wang TAN
Mr Elston Sheng Kai FOO
Mr Jian Wei GOH
Chairperson
Mr Qihuang XIE
Chairperson
Dr Tat Ming NG
Ms Hong Yee LIM
PROGRAMME
Craft Health and PharLyfe+
Join exclusive site visits to meet our inspiring pharmacist-entrepreneurs. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge compounding techniques for personalised drug formulations that bridge science and practice, as well as explore potential business opportunities and research collaborations with local entrepreneurs.
| Time |
Programme *Participants will be divided into 2 groups and take turns to visit the sites. |
|---|---|
| Rotation 1: | |
| 13:30 | Assembly and registration at Craft Health or PharLyfe+ |
| 13:45 | Welcome briefing |
| 14:00 | Manufacturing-site guided tour |
| 14:30 | Networking with company leaders | Tea break |
| 15:00 | Rotation 1 end | Travel to second site for Rotation 2 |
| Rotation 2: | |
| 15:45 | Assembly and registration at PharLyfe+ or Craft Health |
| 16:00 | Welcome briefing |
| 16:30 | Manufacturing-site guided tour |
| 17:00 | Networking with company leaders |
| 17:30 | End |
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Join this exclusive site visit to the NUS Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPS), a leading provider of Pharmaceutical Education, Research and Collaboration. Connect with and be inspired by researchers at the NUS PPS department.
| Time (UTC+8) | Programme |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | Assembly and registration at the NUS Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 14:00 | Welcome briefing by Head of Department Professor Giorgia Pastorin |
| 14:30 | Scientific presentations by department faculty on groundbreaking research at the Frontiers of Science (e.g., cancer vaccine discovery, therapeutic delivery, peptide and protein technologies, pharmaceutical chemistry) |
| 15:30 | Guided facility tour of department research labs and poster presentations |
| 16:00 | Networking and discussion with NUS faculty in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 17:00 | End |
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Pharmacy
Immerse yourself in a dynamic site visit programme at SGH Pharmacy, where excellence meets innovation. Gain exclusive insights into clinical pharmacy practice and the transformative initiatives at the frontiers of healthcare.
| Time (UTC+8) | Programme |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | Assembly and registration at SGH |
| 13:45 | Introduction to Division of Pharmacy, SGH |
| 14:15 | Guided tour of the hospital facilities
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| 16:00 | Networking and round-table discussion with SGH’s esteemed pharmacy leaders and faculty
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| 17:00 | End |
| *Featuring implementation science and serious games projects. | |
What to Do When My Junior Staff Tells Me “No"
Resilient & Ready: Elevating Pharmacy Technicians for the Future
Formulation in Special Populations
Shaping the Future of PGx: Insights, Innovations, and Implementation
The Many Facets of Pharmacists in Cardiovascular Care: Who, What and How?
What to Do When My Junior Staff Tells Me “No”
SPEAKER
(NUS/SGH)
Synopsis
Have you ever faced a situation where your junior staff told you “no”? This can feel daunting and stressful, especially in the early part of your career as a young manager or team lead.
A 2020 national survey among Singapore’s patient-care pharmacists and technicians found that the perception of lack of control and autonomy at work was a significant factor for burnout, being almost two times more common in the burnout group than in the non-burnout group. A positive working relationship with the team is an important factor to build resilience against burnout. At the 33rd Singapore Pharmacy Congress (SPC) last year, we talked about ‘How to Say “No” to Your Boss and Get Away with It’. This year, you will:
- Have the opportunity to share your dilemmas in handling difficult conversations
- Acquire practical tips on managing such situations
- Learn how to foster the psychological safety that empowers your staff to say no you, to their boss, and still achieve effective collaboration.
Learning will be reinforced through role-playing in small teams.
- Recap of ‘How to Say “No” to Your Boss and Get Away with It’
- Discussion on why it is difficult to say “no” and why being able to say “no” is important • Common challenges in managing situations arising from saying “no”
- Common scenarios and role playing
Resilient & Ready: Elevating Pharmacy Technicians for the Future
SPEAKER
Synopsis
TBC
Programme schedule
TBC
Formulation in Special Populations
SPEAKERS
A/Prof Matthias Gerhad WACKER
(NUS)
Synopsis
TBC
Programme schedule
TBC
A/Prof Sui Yung CHAN
(PharLyfe+)
Dr Seng Han LIM
Placeholder
Dr Wei Jiang GOH
(Craft Health)
Shaping the Future of PGx: Insights, Innovations, and Implementation
SPEAKERS
Dr Jasmine LUZUM
(UM College of Pharmacy)
Synopsis
This boot camp is designed for participants with or without prior experience in pharmacogenomics. The expert-led interactive workshop covers topics in pharmacogenomics, including genetic variations affecting drug response, clinical implementation of pharmacogenomic testing, ethical considerations and emerging trends in personalised medicine. Participants will engage in hands-on case studies and discussions to enhance their ability in applying pharmacogenomics in patient care and clinical research, to drive better therapeutic outcomes and innovation in precision medicine.
Programme schedule
TBC
A/Prof Mike DORSCH
(UM College of Pharmacy)
Dr Pei Shieen WONG
(NUS/SGH)
The Many Facets of Pharmacists in Cardiovascular Care: Who, What and How?
SPEAKER
Synopsis
The global burden of cardiovascular (CV) disease is rising, and Singapore is no exception. In the face of an increasing ageing population and growing demands for health services, the role of pharmacists in CV care is expanding. Pharmacists play a key role in optimising CV care from the acute to chronic care setting through medication therapy optimisation in heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and postacute coronary syndrome patients. In addition, we pharmacists can play a huge part in ensuring smooth transitions of care through the patient’s care journey.
Through this masterclass, find out more about the different avenues available for pharmacists in CV care, as well as learn practical and clinical tools/skillsets needed to expand your scope of practice. This masterclass consists of a series of talks by clinical pharmacists involved in CV care at various settings, ranging from telehealth to the community and the hows involved in expanding the scope of pharmacists’ role in CV care. Subsequently, participants will get hands-on practice in managing CV patients in various practice settings, to further their knowledge on the unique considerations involved in each setting.
Programme schedule
TBC
| Time (UTC+8) |
Programme | |||
| Track A: Emerging Innovations (Grand Ballroom, level 4) Synopsis: TBC |
Track B: Interdisciplinary Collaboration (Galleria Ballroom, level 3) Synopsis: TBC |
Track C: Global Health Challenges (Riverfront Ballroom, level 2) Synopsis: TBC |
Track D: Education and People Development (Waterfront Ballroom, level 2) Synopsis: TBC |
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| From 07:30 | Registration | |||
| 08:30–09:15 | Breakfast Symposium 1 |
Breakfast Symposium 2 |
Breakfast Symposium 3 |
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| 09:15–09:45 | Breakfast* and Poster Viewing Delegates to be seated by 09:45 |
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| 10:00–10:35 | Opening Address by Guest of Honour | |||
| 10:35–11:00 | Opening Ceremony and PSS Awards Ceremony | |||
| 11:00–12:00 | Keynote Lecture | |||
| 12:00–12:30 | Lunch Break* | |||
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch Symposium 1 | Lunch Symposium 2 | SPC Oral Presentations |
SPC Oral Presentations Pharmacy Technician Oral Abstract Competition |
| 13:30–15:00 | Breakout Sessions 1 | |||
| Track A1: TBC | Track B1: TBC | Track C1: TBC | Track D1: Pharmaceutical Education in NUS | |
| 15:00–15:30 | Tea Break* and Poster Viewing | |||
| 15:30–16:30 | Plenary Lecture 1 | |||
| 16:30–18:00 | Breakout Sessions 2 | |||
| Track A2: TBC | Track B2: TBC | Track C2: TBC | Track D2: Pharmacy Technician Symposium | |
| 18:00–22:00 | Cocktail Reception and Networking (more information coming soon) | |||
| Time (UTC+8) |
Programme | |||
| Track A: Emerging Innovations (Grand Ballroom, level 4) Synopsis: TBC |
Track B: Interdisciplinary Collaboration (Galleria Ballroom, level 3) Synopsis: TBC |
Track C: Global Health Challenges (Riverfront Ballroom, level 2) Synopsis: TBC |
Track D: Education and People Development (Waterfront Ballroom, level 2) Synopsis: TBC |
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| From 07:30 | Registration | |||
| 08:30–09:15 | SGHackitRx Finals | Breakfast Symposium 4 | Breakfast Symposium 5 | Breakfast Symposium 6 |
| 09:15–09:30 | Breakfast* and Poster Viewing | |||
| 09:30–10:30 | Plenary Lecture 2 | |||
| 10:30–12:00 | Breakout Sessions 3 | |||
| Track A3: TBC | Track B3: TBC | Track C3: TBC | Track D3: Education and Development for Clinical Practice | |
| 12:00–12:30 | Lunch Break* | |||
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch Symposium 3 | Lunch Symposium 4 | Lunch Symposium 5 |
Lunch Symposium 6
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| 13:30–15:00 | Breakout Sessions 4 | |||
| Track A4: TBC | Track B4: TBC | Track C4: TBC | Track D4: Mentorship | |
| 15:00–15:30 | Tea Break* and Poster Viewing | |||
| 15:30–16:30 | Plenary Lecture 3 | |||
| 16:30–17:30 | National Pharmacy Residency Graduation Ceremony Poster & Oral Abstract Award Presentation Lucky Draw Announcement |
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| 17:30–18:00 | Closing Ceremony | |||
