World Pharmacists Day -'Think Health, Think Pharmacist'
World Pharmacists’ Day is a time to celebrate and be thankful for all the work pharmacy teams do every day to enable people to stay healthy.
Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy England, said:
“On World Pharmacists Day, we thank all community pharmacy teams across England for their dedication, expertise, and the vital role they play in keeping our communities healthy. This year’s theme, ‘Think Health, Think Pharmacist,’ is also close to our hearts, as it reflects what community pharmacy delivers for patients and communities through the Pharmacy First service. Pharmacy owners and their teams work incredibly hard every day to deliver this service up and down the country. With the expansion of this and other services, it’s clear that people rely on pharmacies more than ever before.
Our top three wishes are for community pharmacy to be put on sustainable financial foundations for the future, to sit at the heart of a modernised primary healthcare service; and for community pharmacy teams to be able to make full use of their professional skills through a wider range of clinical services to better serve the public.
We thank our pharmacy colleagues again today and remain committed to making the case for change and pushing for a better future for community pharmacy.”
World Pharmacists Day - FIP - International Pharmaceutical Federation
Pharmacy services for you
Pharmacists are accessible healthcare professionals and offer a wide array of health services. They can offer advice on a range of illnesses, offer prescription medicines for some conditions, health checks, contraceptives, vaccinations and more.
Pharmacists can also advise about medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, worries about side effects, explaining new medications or answering any other questions you may have.
What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me? | Healthwatch Halton
