The world pharmacist day 2023
World Pharmacist Day is celebrated each year, on September 25, 2023, as a dedicated occasion to recognize and honour pharmacists for their significant contributions to improving global health.
This special day emphasizes the vital role that pharmacists play in enhancing human life. The primary objective of World Pharmacist Day is to promote and support initiatives that raise awareness of and advocate for the vital contributions made by pharmacists worldwide.
History
The history of World Pharmacist Day dates back to its inception at the 2009 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress held in Istanbul, Turkey. This special day was established to underscore the vital significance of pharmacists and pharmacy professionals in the realm of healthcare.
Date
World Pharmacists Day is observed on the 25th of September every year on a global scale.
Theme
The theme of World Pharmacist Day for this year is “Pharmacy Strengthening Health Systems.” This day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the indispensable contributions of pharmacists in the realm of medical supplements and healthcare professionals.
Significance
World Pharmacist Day holds importance as it is celebrated globally to acknowledge and express appreciation for the indispensable role that pharmacists play in our society. Pharmacists play a crucial role in educating the public about medicines, ensuring the safe use of healthcare and pharmacy products, and promoting global awareness of health issues.
The crucial role of pharmacist
Pharmacists help people across the world in more ways than one. Here’s how:
Pharmacists help provide the right medicine with the right dose to every patient.
They also guide the patients and provide every possible information about the medicines, dosage, timings and possible side effects.
Pharmacists also contribute to the research of new drugs that can help assist the healthcare sector in future.
These medical experts help patients with the instructions on how to seek benefits from the drugs prescribed.
Pharmacists also manage medication. In medication management, they store medicines as per requirement and discard expired medicines according to environmentally friendly practices.
This World Pharmacists Day, let’s take a moment to commemorate pharmacists and use this opportunity to thank them for their non-stop assistance.
Happy pharmacist day to all the healthcare professionals!
