“Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures” will be the theme for World Pharmacists Day 2026, celebrated annually on 25 September.

The theme highlights the essential role pharmacists play in improving health outcomes across communities and health systems. As healthcare evolves due to demographic shifts, noncommunicable diseases, digital innovation and climate pressures, empowering pharmacists with the right skills, recognition and systems support is critical. It will also emphasise the shared responsibility of governments, policymakers, regulators, health insurers and the public to create enabling environments in which pharmacists can fully realise their impact.

World Pharmacy Week (19–25 September) will continue to recognise the contributions of the wider pharmacy workforce, including pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy technicians and collaborative partners.

The first set of campaign assets are now available, with additional resources released later in the year to support global participation and advocacy.