National Pharmacy Buyer Day
National Pharmacy Buyer Day celebrates the dedicated professionals who manage pharmacy inventories across the United States, ensuring medications are properly stocked and available when needed.
Quick Facts
When is it: Friday of the last full week in October
Tagged as: Healthcare Professional Recognition Day
What’s the hashtag: #NationalPharmacyBuyerDay
When was it founded: 2007
Who founded it: Beth Meese, former Pharmacy Purchasing Agent at Provena United Samaritan Medical Center
History
The concept originated in 2005 when Beth Meese, while working as a Pharmacy Purchasing Agent in Danville, Illinois, proposed the idea. Two years later, the National Pharmacy Purchasing Association (NPPA) transformed her suggestion into a movement, establishing it as an annual celebration.
Timeline
- 1317: First European pharmacy opens in Dubrovnik, Croatia
- 1751: Benjamin Franklin co-founds Pennsylvania Hospital
- 2005: Beth Meese conceives the idea for Pharmacy Buyer Day
- 2007: NPPA officially establishes the celebration
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Month | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October | 25 |
| 2025 | October | 24 |
| 2026 | October | 30 |
| 2027 | October | 29 |
| 2028 | October | 27 |
Observed
The celebration takes place annually on the Friday of the last full week in October, with organizations and pharmacies across the country participating in various recognition events.
Fun Facts About
- Ancient pharmaceutical science dates back to 2100 B.C.
- The first recorded medical substance compilation was in 6th century B.C. India
- Louis Dufiho became America’s first licensed pharmacist
- The profession combines traditional medicine with modern pharmaceutical science
Quiz
- When was the first pharmacy buyer day celebrated?
- Who initiated the idea of Pharmacy Buyer Day?
- Which organization made it official?
-(Answers: 2007, Beth Meese, NPPA)
FAQs
Q: How can I celebrate this day?
A: Participate in workshops, submit proclamation requests to local government, or organize recognition events.
Q: Who can participate?
A: Anyone can participate, especially those in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Importance of Pharmacy Buyers
- They ensure consistent medication availability
- Maintain crucial healthcare supply chains
- Contribute to patient care quality
- Manage complex inventory systems
- Support healthcare cost management
Related
- National Pharmacist Day
- Healthcare Professional Week
- Pharmacy Week
- Medical Professional Recognition Day
- Healthcare Supply Chain Week