World Pharmacists Day 2026: Theme 'Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures' Observed on 25 September

Exam-focused facts from the 29 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Pharmacists Day is observed every year on 25 September and marks the anniversary of the founding of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in 1912; it was adopted by the FIP Council in 2009.
The theme of World Pharmacists Day 2026 is 'Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures'.
The World Pharmacists Day campaign is led by FIP every year, with the theme chosen by the FIP Board.
In 2020, FIP created World Pharmacy Week to extend the celebrations to all sectors of the pharmacy profession.
FIP president Mr Paul Sinclair, AM stated that empowering pharmacists means equipping them with the competencies, recognition and working environments necessary to meet evolving health needs.