THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has revealed the six finalists for the 2024 Guild Pharmacy of the Year Awards (PD breaking news yesterday).
With NSW leading the pack, the finalists are: Emerton Amcal Pharmacy, NSW; Priceline Pharmacy Kincumber, NSW; Narrabri Pharmacy, NSW; Chemist Discount Centre Gosnells, WA; Colonnades TerryWhite Chemmart, SA; and Capital Chemist Southlands, ACT.
In addition to the Pharmacy of the Year Award, the four other award categories include Excellence in Business Management; Excellence in Community Engagement; Excellence in Professional Innovation; and Excellence in Harm Minimisation, explained the Guild.
The winners of these categories as well as the 2024 Pharmacy of the Year will be announced at the 2024 APP Conference on the Gold Coast, to be held from 14 to 17 Mar.
The Australia-wide awards process aims to find the country's foremost community pharmacy, which will be recognised and celebrated for its achievements, innovation and commitment to patients and community.
Senior National Vice President of the Guild, Nick Panayiaris, said he was impressed at the standard of candidates this year.
"This year's finalists have truly demonstrated the value of community pharmacies in supporting their local communities," Panayiaris said.
"They have shown dedication to patient care even with the uncertainty they are facing following recent policy decisions.
"It's a real commitment to putting patients first, whether that be through technology and innovation, or good old-fashioned face-to-face consultations," he commented. JG
Pictured top left clockwise: Teams from Emerton Amcal Pharmacy, Capital Chemist Southlands, Narrabri Pharmacy, Colonnades TerryWhite Chemmart, Priceline Pharmacy Kincumber & Chemist Discount Centre Gosnells.
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