World Pharmacists Day: Know the history, significance and other details

World Pharmacists Day was launched by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), with the organization’s council choosing to establish the event in the late 2000s during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. The purpose of the day is to create awareness about the role of the pharmacist and the good health advantages they provide. 

Every year, the organization rolls out a new topic so that individuals and organizations in the pharmaceutical business may participate and organize national campaigns or community projects to highlight the wonderful work they do in improving people’s health throughout the world. 

History and Significance 

In 2009, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Council voted to observe World Pharmacist Day during the World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Istanbul, Turkey. On this date in 1912, FIP was founded. The purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the role and actions of pharmacists in promoting health. 

Theme 

This year the theme of the day is "Pharmacy: Always Trusted for Your Health." According to FIP, they believe that trust is an essential component of all human interactions and a key component of social capital and is crucial in health care. There is a substantial relationship between trust in healthcare providers and patient health outcomes.