Idealised by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) with the council of this organization voting to establish the event in the late 2000s, during a conference in Istanbul, Turkey.

In 2018, the World Pharmacists Day will focus on the extensive expertise that Pharmacists have and daily put to use ensuring better patient health, says FIP’s President Dr Carmen Peña.

Every year FIP announces a different theme for associations and individuals in the pharmaceutical industry to create campaigns, events and projects, showcasing the good work Pharmacists do to improve the health of people worldwide.

The core message of this year’s World Pharmacists Day is “Pharmacists are your medicines experts”.

The official logo is available in the six official United Nations languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). Visit www.fip.org/worldpharmacistsday.