World Pharmacists Day
On World Pharmacists Day, we thank every community pharmacist for stepping up to support Australians’ health and wellbeing. From city centres to regional towns and remote communities, pharmacists are there for patients every day—trusted, accessible, and ready to help.
World Pharmacists Day is a global celebration that recognises the important role of pharmacists in meeting healthcare needs across the world. This year, the Guild is highlighting how community pharmacists delivering expanded services to meet the evolving needs of Australian patients.
In other states and territories, momentum is building as governments partners with the sector and learning institutions to expand training opportunities and pilot new services. Pharmacists all over the country are preparing to deliver more care for their communities.
Patients trust their pharmacists to provide advice, support medicines management, and deliver more accessible care. As that trust continues to grow, so too does the ability of pharmacists to provide more of the healthcare patients need—faster, more affordable, and close to home.
On World Pharmacists Day, we want to thank all pharmacists and let them know they are appreciated. Join in the conversation in 2026. Follow the Guild on social media and share our special WPD video on 25 September.
Use the hashtags #WPD2026 and #ThinkPharmacyFirst to join the global conversation and download the resources available below to share a message of thanks this World Pharmacists Day.
Celebrate with us!
We have created some digital resources to give pharmacists a shout-out this World Pharmacists Day! There are resources to use before the day to encourage everyone to get ready.
Make sure to keep an eye on the Guild’s social media channels—that’s @Pharmacy Guild of Australia on Facebook and LinkedIn, @pharmacyguild on Instagram, @Pharmacy_Guild_Aus on TikTok and @PharmGuildAus on Twitter—and re-post our video, using the #WPD2026 hashtag.
On the day
On Friday 25 September, the Guild will launch a very special video to say thank you to our members and all pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and those working in the profession. Please follow our social media channels, repost our video, and join in the global conversation!
Don’t forget to use the hashtags #WorldPharmacistsDay #WPD2026 #ThinkPharmacyFirst and tag the Guild!
Before the day
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Social Posts
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 | 💙 On 25 September, we're celebrating the pharmacists and pharmacy teams who make a difference in the lives of Australians every day. This year's World Pharmacists Day theme, "Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures," highlights the growing role pharmacists play in improving access to healthcare, supporting better health outcomes, and helping communities thrive. Thank you to all pharmacists for your expertise, care, and dedication. 👏 👉 Show your support and thank your local pharmacy team today. #WPD2026 #WorldPharmacistsDay #EmpoweringPharmacists #HealthierFutures |
 | 🌍✨ On 25 September, we’re celebrating World Pharmacists Day 2026 — a day to recognise the trusted, accessible care pharmacy teams provide every day. From health advice to medicines management, pharmacists support their community in so many ways. 💙 Join us and say a big thank you to YOUR pharmacy team! 🙌 #WPD2026 #ThinkPharmacyFirst #WorldPharmacistsDay |
 | 🌍💙 Today, we celebrate World Pharmacists Day and the incredible contribution pharmacists make to healthier communities every day. From expert medicine advice and preventative care to supporting people through every stage of life, pharmacists are helping build healthier futures for all. This year's theme, "Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures," recognises the vital role pharmacists play in delivering accessible, trusted healthcare. Join us in thanking your local pharmacist and pharmacy team today. 🙌 #WPD2026 #WorldPharmacistsDay #EmpoweringPharmacists #HealthierFutures |
 | 💙 Our pharmacists and pharmacy team go above and beyond every day to make sure you receive the best care possible. On 25 September, we’re excited to celebrate World Pharmacists Day 2026! 🎉 It’s a day dedicated to recognising the incredible pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and everyone who works in pharmacies across Australia — all committed to ensuring your best health and wellbeing. 👉 Say thank you to your pharmacist on 25 September and join the celebration! #WPD2026 #ThinkPharmacyFirst #WorldPharmacistsDay |
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Social Profiles
Update your LinkedIn and Facebook profiles with these banners.
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Placard
Printable placard (A3) to be used in pharmacy as a prop for World Pharmacists Day photos.
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Newsletter
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Celebrating pharmacists on World Pharmacists Day, 25 September 2026
World Pharmacists Day is an opportunity to recognise the vital role pharmacists and pharmacy teams play in Australia’s health system. On 25 September, let’s thank community pharmacists nationwide for their dedication to patient care.
The 2026 theme is “"Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures." It highlights how pharmacists are stepping up to deliver more healthcare than ever before—helping Australians access care faster, closer to home, and at an affordable cost.
Across every state and territory, pharmacists are now treating a wider range of everyday health conditions and providing services that make healthcare more convenient and accessible. From women’s health to chronic condition management, pharmacists are transforming how patients access care.
This 25 September, join the celebrations. Visit your local community pharmacy, thank your pharmacist, and share your support on social media using #WPD2026 and #thinkpharmacyfirst.
To find a pharmacy near you, visit findapharmacy.com.au.
Posters
Posters for printing in A3 or A4 sizes
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Page last updated on: 17 September 2026