World Pharmacists Day – 25 September 2013

The World Pharmacists Day is a day set aside by the International Pharmaceutical Federation; FIP (FIP is the global federation representing three million pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists) to remind the society of the invaluable service performed by Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical scientists as integral part of the health team. The inaugural World Pharmacists Day, took place on 25 September 2010.
This year, World Pharmacists Day is set on the theme Pharmacists – simplifying your medicines use, no matter how complex.
This theme parallels the theme of the 73rd FIP World Congress: Towards a Future Vision for Complex Patients: Integrated Care in a Dynamic Continuum. As more solutions become available to patients – whether they are medicines, therapies or services provided by healthcare providers – pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists can help with their ever more complex care.
The understanding and treatment of human diseases is complicated and challenging because patients themselves are complex. The more straightforward and simple a medication regimen is to follow, the more likely a patient will remain compliant and adherent to their therapy. Pharmacists are in a prime position to help patients take their medications in a timely and appropriate manner to ensure that they receive the full benefit of therapy. A pharmacist can help prevent delays or non-adherence to their therapy that would otherwise significantly impact their treatment course and overall health.

For more information contact: Pharmacy unit, Health Centre.