International Rational Use of Medicines Day 2025 will be held on 7–8 July 2025. ISIUM is currently developing a number of resources for use by members and the wider rational use of medicines community.

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.

More information will be provided in the coming weeks and we encourage you to check back regularly at the website.