National Check Your Meds Day is observed on October 21 and is sponsored by the National Community Pharmacists Association in the United States. This day encourages consumers to bring their prescriptions to local pharmacists for review. Pharmacists can check for expired prescriptions, update necessary medications, and provide answers to consumer questions, offering a valuable opportunity for free medical advice. The day aims to help patients understand their prescribed medications, how they affect them, and whether there are more cost-effective alternatives available. It emphasizes the evolving role of pharmacists from traditional makers of remedies to knowledgeable consultants in patient care.