Pharmacists stepping up
Pharmacists across Australia are stepping up like never before — delivering critical healthcare, expanding their scope of practice, and supporting their communities every day. On Thursday, 13 March 2025, join us in celebrating their dedication and saying thank you.
Why celebrate?
While we thank our pharmacists every day, we mark Thank Your Pharmacist Day annually in March bringing together patients, community leaders and stakeholders from across the health sector to acknowledge the vital work of our pharmacists.
From supporting patients with medicine use to lifesaving interventions, pharmacists are stepping up to meet the growing demands of our healthcare system. Whether it’s delivering accessible care for acute illnesses, administering vaccinations, championing Quality Use of Medicines and medicine safety in aged care, or helping patients manage chronic conditions, pharmacists are an increasingly critical part of the health care team.
How to get involved
- Pharmacists: Engage with your community by hanging a poster in your pharmacy and encourage patients to share their stories of pharmacists stepping up on social media. PSA has developed an advocacy kit to help celebrate the impact of your profession, including social media tiles, letter templates and pharmacy posters.
- Patients and the public: Show your appreciation—visit your local pharmacy and say thanks to your pharmacists. If you can, share a message of thanks using #ThankYourPharmacistDay on social media.
- Federal politicians and candidates: Step inside a local pharmacy and see first-hand how pharmacists are stepping up to improve health outcomes in your electorate. PSA encourages you to reach out to pharmacists before attending the pharmacy to ensure you are visiting at a convenient time.
PSA: Supporting pharmacists to step up
As the peak body for pharmacists, PSA is ensuring pharmacists are supported through education, training, and advocacy as they take on new opportunities. As roles expand, we continue to champion pharmacists and your critical contributions to the healthcare system.
Spread the word
Join us in recognising Australia’s pharmacists. Download our Thank Your Pharmacist Day 2025 toolkit, including social media graphics, fact sheets, and more.
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