World Pharmacists Day 2025 Observed Globally on September 25.

World Pharmacists Day (WPD) 2025 was observed globally on 25th September to highlight the crucial role of pharmacists as drug experts, healthcare providers, and contributors to safer communities. The day also commemorates the anniversary of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

      - The 2025 theme was “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”, emphasizing pharmacists’ contribution to quality healthcare, safe medication use, and public health.

      - The 2025 observance carried the theme “Think Health, Think Pharmacist,” underlining the pharmacist’s role in ensuring effective healthcare delivery, rational medicine use, and strong public health systems worldwide.

      - The concept of WPD was first proposed by the Turkish Pharmacists Association (TPA) during the FIP Council meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye, in 2009. It was unanimously accepted by the FIP Council to be celebrated annually.

Main Point :-   (i) The inaugural WPD was celebrated on 25th September 2010. The date was chosen as it marks the foundation day of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), established on 25th September 1912.

      (ii) In FY24 (Financial Year 2023–24), India’s pharmaceutical market reached USD 50 billion. With an annual projected growth rate of 7.8%, the industry is expected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030 and USD 450 billion by 2047.

(iii) India ranks 3rd globally in pharmaceutical production by volume and 14th by value, supplying 20% of the world’s generic medicines. It also contributes 55–60% of UNICEF vaccines, 99% of WHO’s DPT demand, 52% of BCG vaccines, and 45% of measles vaccines.
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