FLANNERY'S Pharmacy in the rural NSW town of Forbes has been named the Guild Pharmacy of the Year 2019 (PD breaking news Thu).
Michael Flannery and Sarah Hazell currently own the store which has been running for more than 60 years.
The award, conducted by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, recognises pharmacies that are leading the way in providing innovative and optimal healthcare for members of their community.
The ultimate prize-taker was chosen from the four category winners announced earlier in the month (PD 06 Mar).
The awards were presented by Minister for Health Greg Hunt at the Australian Pharmacy Professional conference (APP) on the Gold Coast last week.
A spokesperson for the judging group, pharmacist Nick Panayiaris, Guild National Councillor and President of the SA Branch of the Guild, said Flannery's Pharmacy was an exceptional example of the pharmacy of the future.
"The pharmacy's excellent business operations and its investment in its people has established a great working environment with a strong emphasis on delivering a wide range of professional services to the community," Panayiaris said.
"Its refurbished design provides consulting space for other health professionals to provide services to the community from the pharmacy."
Guild National President George Tambassis said Flannery's Pharmacy was a great example of a pharmacy's commitment to the community.
"The pharmacy is optimistic about the future and sees the Guild's Community Pharmacy 2025 (CP2025) project as providing great guidance," Tambassis said.
"Flannery's Pharmacy shows the heights that can be achieved by planning for, and committing to a strong community pharmacy sector into the future."
Pictured are the enthusiastic team from Flannery's Pharmacy, Forbes.
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