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Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter: Pharmacy CPD Event in Kuala Lumpur
Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter: Advancing Pharmacy-Led Metabolic Care
Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter was a full-day professional development programme for pharmacists and healthcare professionals held on 28 June 2026 at EP Plus Group HQ in Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
The programme brought together medical, dietetic and pharmacy perspectives to explore metabolic risk factors, gut health, functional nutrition, practical case studies and the expanding role of pharmacists in community-based metabolic care.
Event concluded
What Was Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter?
Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter was a pharmacist-focused learning programme designed to strengthen practical metabolic consultation skills and improve confidence in evidence-based nutrition recommendations.
The event covered metabolic health risks, early warning signs, gut health, probiotics, functional nutrition, customer profiling, pharmacist case discussions and the development of pharmacy-led health services.
Past Event Information
Event date
Sunday
28 June 2026
28 June 2026
Event time
8:00 AM
to 4:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Venue
EP Plus Group HQ
Plaza Mont Kiara
Plaza Mont Kiara
Location
Block C-3-1
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
CPD points
6 CPD points applicable for pharmacists
Intended audience
Pharmacists and healthcare professionals
Why Was the Programme Important for Pharmacists?
Community pharmacists are often among the most accessible healthcare professionals for people seeking guidance on nutrition, digestive health, weight management, lifestyle habits and common metabolic concerns.
The programme examined how pharmacists can move beyond transactional product recommendations by providing more structured consultations, appropriate follow-up support, evidence-based guidance and referrals when further medical assessment is required.
By combining medical knowledge, dietetic expertise and real pharmacy experience, the event provided a multidisciplinary perspective on delivering more meaningful metabolic health support within community pharmacy practice.
What Participants Gained
- Practical metabolic consultation skills
- Greater awareness of metabolic risk factors and early warning signs
- Practical gut health and nutrition strategies
- A clearer understanding of the gut-metabolism connection
- Exposure to real pharmacist-led case discussions
- Guidance on matching customer profiles with appropriate solutions
- Improved confidence in evidence-based nutrition recommendations
- Insights into pharmacy-led metabolic health services
- Six CPD points applicable for pharmacists
Featured Speakers
RPh. Tse-Ming Pang
Founder and Group Managing Director
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Universiti Sains Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof
President, Malaysian Dietitians’ Association
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Lead Clinical Dietitian, Metabolic Obesity Clinic, HPUPM
Dr. Arumathathy a/p Chandran
Associate Medical Manager, EP Plus Group Sdn Bhd
Former Medical Officer, Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar
Medical Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Ms. Gina Koay Wan Lee
Founder, City Wellness Pharmacy
Council Member, Malaysian Pharmacists’ Society
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Australia
Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter Programme
The full-day programme combined expert presentations, practical nutrition discussions, pharmacist case studies and an extended session on the role of healthcare professionals in metabolic care.
| Time | Programme | Session Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:45 AM | Registration | Participant registration and event check-in. |
| 8:45 – 9:00 AM | Welcome Address | RPh. Tse-Ming Pang |
| 9:00 – 9:45 AM | Session 1: Overview of Metabolic Health |
Dr. Arumathathy a/p Chandran An overview of key metabolic risk factors, early warning signs and the importance of lifestyle modification in preventing long-term complications. |
| 9:45 – 10:30 AM | Session 2: Gut Health – Foundation of Metabolic Care |
Prof. Dr. Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof A dietitian-led exploration of the relationship between gut health and metabolism through nutrition, probiotics and practical care strategies. |
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break | Morning refreshment break. |
| 10:45 – 11:30 AM | Session 3: Soy-Activated Nutrition |
RPh. Tse-Ming Pang An introduction to how functional nutrition can support customers at different stages of metabolic health. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Session 4: EnerFlex for Metabolic Health |
Ng Yew Thin Guidance on identifying suitable customer profiles and matching relevant EnerFlex solutions with different customer needs. |
| 12:15 – 12:45 PM | Session 5: Case-Based Learning |
Gina Koay Wan Lee Real pharmacy case discussions involving the practical use of EnerFlex in pharmacy practice. |
| 12:45 – 1:00 PM | Question and Answer Session | Questions and discussion with the speakers. |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | Lunch and professional networking. |
| 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Session 6: Role of Healthcare Professionals in Metabolic Care |
RPh. Tse-Ming Pang An extended session exploring how pharmacists can take metabolic care beyond the counter through stronger patient consultation, follow-up care and pharmacy-led health services. |
Key Topics Covered During the Event
Metabolic risks and early warning signs
The programme introduced common metabolic risk factors and highlighted the importance of recognising early warning signs before long-term complications develop.
Gut health and metabolism
Participants explored the relationship between gut health, nutrition, probiotics and metabolic function from a dietitian-led perspective.
Functional nutrition
The event examined how functional nutrition may support customers at different stages of their metabolic health journey.
Customer profiling and practical recommendations
Sessions addressed how pharmacists can identify customer needs, evaluate suitable profiles and make more structured, evidence-based recommendations.
Case-based pharmacy learning
Real pharmacist case discussions helped connect metabolic health theory with practical customer interactions in a community pharmacy environment.
Pharmacy-led metabolic health services
The programme considered how pharmacies can strengthen consultation, follow-up support and health education beyond conventional product-led conversations.
Who Was the Programme Designed For?
Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter was intended for healthcare professionals, including:
- Registered pharmacists
- Community pharmacists
- Pharmacy owners and managers
- Pharmacists involved in nutrition and wellness consultations
- Healthcare professionals supporting metabolic care
- Pharmacy teams developing preventive healthcare services
The Role of Community Pharmacists in Metabolic Care
Community pharmacists can contribute to metabolic care through customer education, structured health conversations, identification of common risk indicators, lifestyle guidance, nutrition discussions, follow-up support and appropriate referral to other healthcare professionals.
The Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter programme highlighted the value of moving beyond products and price by placing greater emphasis on consultation quality, evidence-based recommendations and longer-term customer support.
This approach can help community pharmacies develop a more patient-centred role within preventive healthcare and chronic disease risk management.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter held?
The event was held on Sunday, 28 June 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where was the event held?
The event was held at EP Plus Group HQ, Block C-3-1, Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
Who was the event intended for?
Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter was intended for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
How many CPD points were applicable?
Six CPD points were applicable for pharmacists who attended the programme.
What topics were covered?
The programme covered metabolic risk factors, early warning signs, lifestyle modification, gut health, probiotics, functional nutrition, customer profiling, pharmacy case studies and pharmacy-led metabolic care services.
Who were the featured speakers?
Featured speakers included RPh. Tse-Ming Pang, Prof. Dr. Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Dr. Arumathathy a/p Chandran and Ms. Gina Koay Wan Lee.
Was this an online or physical event?
It was an in-person professional learning programme held at Plaza Mont Kiara in Kuala Lumpur.
What was the main objective of the programme?
The programme aimed to strengthen pharmacists’ metabolic consultation skills, improve confidence in evidence-based nutrition recommendations and support the development of pharmacy-led metabolic health services.
This Event Has Concluded
Metabolic Health Beyond the Counter concluded on 28 June 2026. This page is maintained as part of the P-Hub past-events archive.
It provides a permanent record of the event details, speakers, programme sessions, professional development topics and learning objectives for pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
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