Today, a special day is being celebrated all over the world dedicated to pharmacists who make special contributions to health services. This day is celebrated every year on 25 September as World Pharmacist Day. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who work as medical professionals to supply medications and provide prescription medications to patients. Let us know the history, importance, and theme of this year's World Pharmacist Day. Also, what is the contribution of pharmacists in the field of health services?
History of Pharmacist Day 2023
World Pharmacists Day, celebrated every year on 25 September, was celebrated for the first time in the year 2009. The demand to celebrate this day was made by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) at a conference held in Istanbul in the year 2000. This day was recognized during the conference. However, for the first time, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences were celebrated by FIP at the World Congress in Istanbul, Turkey in 2009.
Why is Pharmacist Day celebrated only on 25th September?
There is a special reason behind celebrating Pharmacist Day on 25th September. The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) was founded on this day in 1912. This federation promotes the role of pharmacists in improving health. It was decided to celebrate Pharmacists Day to commemorate the anniversary of the Federation.
Contribution of pharmacist in health sector
Pharmacist provides health services keeping in mind the health of the patients. The duties of a pharmacist include identifying the medicine, restocking it, keeping in mind the expiry date, etc.
The theme of Pharmacist Day 2023
Every year Pharmacist Day has a special theme. This year the theme of Pharmacists Day 2023 is 'Pharmacy is Strengthening Health Systems.
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