STORIES from the coalface of pharmacies that have gone above and beyond will ensure the efforts made by pharmacy teams will be recognised in the 2021 Pharmacy of the Year (PotY) Awards.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced a revised format that will abandon the nomination process and instead focus on reports of pharmacies that have stood out during the bushfire and COVID-19 crises, managing medicines shortages, adjusting store configurations to adapt to social distancing requirements and catering for the increased demand for influenza vaccinations.
Guild National President, George Tambassis, said the new model would be more inclusive of the whole profession.
"This format will allow 2021 to be seen as a year of reflection and celebration of all community pharmacies, and their contribution to the health of Australians," he said.
"It will highlight the responses to the bushfires, COVID-19, their adaptations, transformations and the integral role they have played in their communities and for their patients."
Jonathan Biddle, General Manager of awards sponsor Care Pharmaceuticals, said the new approach would provide an opportunity to reflect on the efforts that were made by pharmacists and pharmacy staff during what has been a difficult year.
"This year will be long remembered as perhaps the most challenging in the profession's history, but throughout it, community pharmacies have continued to operate and work to meet the needs of their patients," he said.
"This community spirit and commitment will be reflected in the new format and I look forward to seeing some of the wonderful achievements of the often-unsung heroes in pharmacy being recognised and highlighted."
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