FIP is now calling for nominations for this prestigious prize.

Founded in 1912, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists and is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO).Through its 132 Member Organisations including  Iranian Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists. FIP represents and serves more than three million practitioners and scientists around the world.

Throughout its 100 year history, FIP's priorities have expanded both literally and figuratively to meet the needs and expectations of the profession in expanding healthcare services and integrating emerging scientific developments. Changes in pharmacy and the emergence of Pharmacy Practice as a cornerstone of the profession have lead FIP to become globally visible for its advocacy on behalf of the role of the pharmacist in the provision of healthcare, while still maintaining its grounding in the pharmaceutical sciences. 

Any member of FIP (member organisations and individual members) may nominate an individual who has, over many years, contributed to the development of the pharmaceutical sciences. Further details here. Nominations must be made in writing to Paula Cohen (paula@fip.org) before 1 January 2015.

The winner will receive the medal at the FIP World Congress 2015 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The award is sponsored by the Danmarks Apotekerforening.