Most pharmacists agree focusing on ‘preventive care’ is crucial

In preparation for World Pharmacists Day on September 25, Pharmacy Business conducted a social media poll to explore how pharmacists can improve global
health outcomes.

More than 64 per cent of respondents indicated that pharmacists should prioritize promoting preventive care.

Other suggestions included advancing research and development (9 per cent), increasing interdisciplinary collaboration (14 per cent), and addressing health
disparities (14 per cent).

This year’s theme for World Pharmacists Day is “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs.”

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) emphasises that pharmacists are integral members of healthcare systems, playing a crucial role in meeting
health needs in various ways daily.