World Pharmacist Day 2024

Today (Wednesday 25 September) is World Pharmacist Day, a day to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of our pharmacists across The Walton Centre, Liverpool University Teaching Hospitals and Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Every day, our Pharmacists play a vital role in delivering a professional clinical service to our patients and staff, ensuring that medications are used safely and effectively.

Our pharmacists go beyond dispensing and supply of medicines. They are trusted experts, offering valuable advice, collaborating with clinical teams, and ensuring safe and timely access to medications for our inpatients and at discharge.

They also advise on evidence-based treatment options and work with clinical teams to ensure where two medicines do the same, the most cost effective choice is used. The work of the pharmacists this year is expected to save £1.6m in the hospitals medicines expenditure.

Other roles include driving the medication safety agenda, supporting the development of medicines guidance, delivering a comprehensive training and education programme and ensuring a safe manufacturing service through our Aseptic and Radiopharmacy units and much more!

The world of pharmacy is constantly evolving, our pharmacists stay ahead of the latest advancements, adapting swiftly to new treatments, technology and regulations, all while keeping the needs of our patients at the forefront of everything they do.

Thank you to our team of pharmacists for their continued dedication and professionalism. You make a real difference, and today we celebrate the vital role you play in our patients' lives and in supporting our healthcare teams.

Happy World Pharmacist Day 2024!