awards
Pharmacy walking group coordinator recognised
A NSW dispensary technician has been awarded a Heart Foundation Golden Shoe Award for the walking group organised by her pharmacy Cathy Diamonds, who has been at the Shoal Bay …
Chris Freeman honoured by JCU
PSA Board member Dr Christopher Freeman is one of 12 James Cook University alumni to have been honoured by the University. The 12 graduates, of JCU and its predecessor institutions, …
The week in review
It’s been a big week internationally for pharmacy, with the International Pharmaceutical Federation holding its world congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina… where several Australian achievements have been recognised PSA won …
Kirrily Chambers joint winner of diabetes award
Australia’s first pharmacist to qualify as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator has tied with a founding ADEA member to be awarded National Credentialled Diabetes Educator of the Year 2016. Kirrily Chambers, …
Health Destination Pharmacy scoops key award
The Health Destination Pharmacy program has been honoured with a high-profile international award for practice improvement FIP has presented its first awards for best Pharmacy Practice Improvement Program and best …
Profs Aslani and Chen honoured at FIP Congress
Two Australians have been recognised for their services to pharmacy at the opening ceremony of the 76th World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Buenos Aires, Argentina Professor Parisa …
Elise Apolloni wins Outstanding Community Spirit award
Canberra pharmacist Elise Apolloni has been named the winner of the Outstanding Community Spirit award in the 2016 Canberra Women in Business Awards. Apolloni, from the Capital Chemist Wanniassa, “exemplifies …
Peter Miller fastest pharmacist at Snow Business
Peter Miller of Miller’s Pharmacy, Yass was named the fastest pharmacist and winner of the Medici Capital Pharmacy Ski Cup at this year’s Snow Business conference, with a time of …
Tanya du Plessis is NZ’s pharmacist of the year
The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand has named its pharmacist of the year: Tanya du Plessis, the infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship pharmacist at Middlemore Hospital. Du Plessis is the …
‘Everyone has to put in a dollar for uttering the word “customer”.’
Being named Guild Pharmacy of the Year has helped to cement the culture of excellence at Pharmacy 777 at Nollamara in Western Australia, its owner says. According to proprietor Swarup …
Go rural, urges Ekka’s Miss Popular
The Ekka’s Miss Popular for 2016 is urging pharmacists to consider practising in rural and remote areas for the professional satisfaction and sense of community. Only five years ago, Shana …
Blooms The Chemist takes out customer satisfaction award
Blooms The Chemist has topped the Canstar Blue pharmacy customer satisfaction ratings – for the second year in a row. The chain rated five stars in the “Most Satisfied Customers …