WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY

WHAT IS WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY 2023? Every year, on September 25, 2023, chemists are honored and recognized for their substantial contributions to improving world health on World Pharmacist Day. The significance of this unique day highlights the crucial part that chemists play in improving human lives.

HISTORY OF WORLD PHARMACIST DAY 2023? World Pharmacist Day was first observed in 2009 at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress in Istanbul, Turkey. This commemorative day was created to emphasize the critical importance of chemists and other pharmacy professionals in the field of healthcare.

THEME FOR 2023 This year's World Pharmacist Day is centred around the idea of "Pharmacy Strengthening Health Systems." This day is devoted to honouring and honouring the vital roles that chemists play in the world of healthcare and medical supplements.

SIGNIFICANCE OF WORLD PHARMACIST DAY World Pharmacist Day is significant because it is observed all around the world to recognize and show gratitude for the crucial role that chemists play in our society. Pharmacists are essential in raising public awareness of health issues, guaranteeing the safe use of healthcare and pharmacy items, and teaching the public about medications.

HERE ARE SOME AMAZING FACTS ABOUT PHARMACISTS:

As of April 2022, there were 16,86,342 licenced chemists in India, according to the Pharmacy Council of India. However, India's pharmacist-to-patient ratio is still below what the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends, The WHO recommends that there be one chemist for every 2,000 people, At the moment, there is around one chemist for every 6,500 patients in India.

Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, and Ginger Ale were all created by chemists.

WHO FOUNDED THE PHARMACY IN INDIA? The fact that Prof. Mahadeva Lal Schroff established the field of pharmacy and influenced numerous generations of chemists has earned him the title of "Father of Pharmacy Education" in India.

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