Wed Sep 25 15:54:14 UTC 2024: ## Community Pharmacists Celebrated on World Pharmacists Day
**London, UK** – Today, on World Pharmacists Day, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) is highlighting the crucial role pharmacists play in delivering healthcare services and addressing public health needs within communities across England.
The organization emphasizes the importance of pharmacists in ensuring responsible medicine use and improving healthcare access. This year’s theme, “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs,” underscores the vital contributions of pharmacists as integral members of healthcare systems.
Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of CPE, expressed her gratitude for the dedication of community pharmacists, recognizing their tireless efforts despite growing workloads and financial challenges.
“We are working to ensure the skills of community pharmacists are fully utilized to support their ambitions to improve public health and fix the nation’s healthcare problems,” Morrison stated. “This can only happen if the pharmacy sector is fully valued, supported, and funded.”
CPE recognizes the significance of the pharmacy sector, highlighting its prominent presence in healthcare policy discussions and its mention in major political party manifestos. However, concerns remain regarding the impact of increasing workload and financial strain on pharmacy owners.
CPE continues to advocate for greater recognition, support, and funding for the pharmacy sector to ensure its sustainability and allow pharmacists to fully contribute to the nation’s healthcare goals.
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