National Pharmacist Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Thursday, January 12th. There are until the next observance.

Children can catch up to 12 colds every year, whereas adults catch two to four. What would we do if we didn’t have pharmacists? It’s time to recognize those helpful employees that keep us healthy all year. On January 12, prepare to celebrate National Pharmacist Day. The day celebrates the importance of pharmacists and the influence they have on our health and well-being. The # APChirmacistIs initiative, which was founded only two years ago, connects images (and words of appreciation) to individuals who assist us with our medications and so much more.

📆 When is National Pharmacist Day?

This year, National Pharmacist Day is on January 12th. It is the 2nd Thursday in January; in 2024, it is on Friday.

Countdown to National Pharmacist Day

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📜 History of National Pharmacist Day

☑️ National Pharmacist Day facts

​Simvastatin
It is the generic version of Zocor and is used to treat high cholesterol.

​Lisinopril
This generic version of Prinivil or Zestril is used to treat congestive heart failure, excessive blood pressure, and renal failure.

​Levothyroxine
The generic Synthroid medication is used to treat hypothyroidism.

Things to do on National Pharmacist Day

Thank a pharmacist in person
Remember to compliment your pharmacist for always being so dependable and helpful at your next appointment.

Share some words
Visit Twitter to express your gratitude. Remember to use the hashtag #NationalPharmacistDay.

Post a photo
Post a photo online with the hashtag # APharmacistIs.Then, to view the whole portrait of pharmacists we built, click the hashtag.

📅 National Pharmacist Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2024 January 12 Friday
2025 January 12 Sunday
2026 January 12 Monday
2027 January 12 Tuesday
2028 January 12 Wednesday

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