The theme this year is: Local action, global impact.
Please mark the date in your diary and begin local preparations to celebrate the day with us.
Calls to action in 2025
For patients & community members
- Keep an up-to-date list of all your medicines.
- Take medicines as directed by your health professional.
- Ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse about any concerns you have about your medicines.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist whether medicines you buy over-the-counter without a prescription are safe for you.
For health professionals
- Prescribe according to recognised guidelines taking account of patient needs and wishes so that treatment is tailored and patient-centred.
- Encourage patients to ask questions about treatment options.
- Regularly review all medicines prescribed for a patient.
For policy makers
- Rational use of medicines saves lives and improves health outcomes.
- Rational use of medicines programs support cost-effective use of medicines and are a good investment.
IRUM Day Posters
The four posters below have been designed for IRUM Day. We encourage you to use these in your local workplace and health facilities. Each poster is available in multiple formats. More information on formats and links to download each poster can be found here.
