Stepping up to Thank your Pharmacist

The theme for 2025 Thank Your Pharmacist Day is ‘Pharmacists stepping up’, acknowledging the increasing role of pharmacists in supporting patient care and strengthening Australia’s healthcare system.

Thank Your Pharmacist Day will take place tomorrow (13 March 2025), with PSA calling on Australians to show their appreciation for pharmacists and the care they provide.

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS said the theme reflects the dedication of pharmacists as they take on expanded roles and responsibilities in response to community needs.

‘Every day, pharmacists across Australia are stepping up to meet growing healthcare demands across a diverse range of practice areas. Thank Your Pharmacist Day is an opportunity to recognise their contributions and the vital role they play in ensuring the health and wellbeing of Australians,’ A/Prof Sim said.

‘As the peak body representing all pharmacists across all areas of practice, PSA is committed to supporting pharmacists as they take on new opportunities through education, training, and advocacy. As our profession continues to evolve, pharmacists remain at the forefront of accessible healthcare.’ 

PSA is also inviting elected officials around the country to connect with local pharmacists in the lead-up to Thank Your Pharmacist Day, to witness first-hand how pharmacists are stepping up to meet patient needs in their communities.

‘With the federal election approaching, this is an important moment for decision-makers to see the critical role pharmacists play and to understand how supporting pharmacists means better healthcare access and medicine safety for all Australians,’ A/Prof Sim said.

Pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and the public are encouraged to take part by sharing their stories and messages of thanks using #ThankYourPharmacist.

To find out more about Thank your Pharmacist Day, including media and advocacy kits, visit psa.org.au/thankyourpharmacist/