THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has presented its 2025 Western Australia Pharmacy Awards to those who have gone above and beyond to deliver better care for their communities.
Through the awards, the PSA recognises pharmacists who make significant contributions to the profession through their leadership, commitment to patient care and excellence in practice.
The 2025 PSA West Australian Pharmacist of the Year is Ashleigh Chapman, whose leadership, innovation, and commitment to patient-centred care have improved medicines stewardship and equitable access to care in her community.
As a non-dispensing general practice pharmacist at View Street Medical in North Perth, Chapman was recognised as a driving force in service innovation, improving measurable health outcomes for vulnerable populations and assisting patients in managing chronic disease.
The PSA WA Early Career Pharmacist of the Year is Rhiannon Price, whose contributions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander care and pharmacy practice are improving patient outcomes.
As a general practice pharmacist at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service in Maddington, Price has led initiatives that enhance health literacy, improve chronic disease management, and advance the role of pharmacists in both primary and aged care settings.
Price, a leader in clinical service innovation, also works as a clinical pharmacist at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Rachel Lawson was named as the PSA West Australia Intern Pharmacist of the Year.
Her award noted that she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to patient-centred care, health promotion and harm reduction throughout her internship, making a significant impact on both her pharmacy team and the wider community.
Committed to integrating preventative health strategies into pharmacy practice, Lawson played a key role in training colleagues on initiating health-focused conversations with patients.
Having worked in multiple pharmacy roles over six years, she fostered a positive and empowering team environment, supporting staff across all levels, the PSA observed.
Finally, Emeritus Professor Jeff Hughes was recognised with the PSA WA Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding 45-year career in pharmacy, spanning clinical practice, education and research, including as PSA's National Vice-President from 2015 to 2016.
The PSA stated that Hughes' contributions have shaped the profession and left a lasting impact on patient care, pharmacy education and medicationmanagement.
PSA WA President Kristian Ray congratulated recipients, and said, "West Australian pharmacists are stepping up across our health system, and I'm proud to recognise and celebrate their impact."
"Our WA award winners do themselves and their profession proud and are exceptionally worthy recipients," Ray added. KB
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