World Pharmacist Day 25th September 2022 Theme

Every year on the 25^th of September is observed as World Pharmacist Day in order to promote activities that facilitate and advocate the pharmacist’s role in improving health in every corner of the world. At the 2009 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Istanbul, Turkey, the World Pharmacist Day was established by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Council.  On 25 September, World Pharmacist Day is observed since FIP came into being in 1912 on this date. The main goal of this day is to promote a pharmacist’s role and activities in improving health.

The Pharmacist is the third-largest specialist healthcare group in the world. Today, there are more than 10 registered pharmacists employed in different positions in India, applying their specific expertise and skills to contribute to the nation’s health. The National Health Portal (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) government of India listed World Pharmacist Days on the official annual days in September 2016.

Theme of World Pharmacist Day 2022

This year the theme of World Pharmacist Day 2022 is – “Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world”

The goal of this year’s theme is to raise awareness of the important role that pharmacists play in improving global health and to foster even greater cohesion within the pharmacy community.

Everyone in the pharmacy community is encouraged to join the campaign and demonstrate the strength of our shared commitment to health in the face of adversity, whether it be war, political or cultural differences, or economic inequality.

Noncommunicable diseases (such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and mental health) and communicable diseases are both addressed in Sustainable Development Goal No. 3 of the United Nations (for example, HIV, tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases). Many of these sectors have witnessed advances, and our profession should be proud of and acknowledge its efforts in these areas. Mr. Dominique Jordan, president of the FIP, said, “Progress has been hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is vital that we rally to build back better.”

Why World Pharmacist Day is celebrated on 25^th of September?

The date was proposed by the Turkish FIP members as on the same day in 1912 FIP was established.

There are about 78% of female pharmacy technicians, and are there more than 4 million pharmacists globally.  In 2018 they all raised the pharmaceutical market ‘s revenue to 1204.8 billion USD. Also, it is one of the most accessible profession. The reason that people get the most from medicine is pharmacists. In order to make the (medical) world a safer place for all, they use their experience , knowledge and skills. In reality, they encourage individuals to get drugs, give people advice about how to take them correctly, and so on.

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