PHARMACISTS from across metropolitian, regional, rural and remote parts of South Australia came together for the Pharmaceutical Society of South Australia SA/NT Branch's annual Celebration of Excellence in Pharmacists Care ceremony.
Aged Care Pharmacist and University of South Australia Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Dr Manya Angley, was named as the State's Pharmacist of the Year, with Branch President, Robyn Johns, acknowledging her extensive work as a community and hospital pharmacist.
"Apart from her practical and academic contributions to pharmacy, Manya has led many research projects and has a strong interest in supporting the patient along the continuum of care through medication management," Johns said.
"She has led state and national medication research projects into post-discharge medication management which have been implemented at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
"Dr Angley's testimony to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability highlighted serious concerns with the use of psychotropic medications and the ongoing need for pharmacists' involvement in the care for people with an intellectual disability."
The SA Early Career Pharmacist of the Year title went to Stacey Putland, who has been a strong advocate for improving regional, rural and remote access, particularly in Aged Care.
"This includes advancing practice and developing new funding models as an embedded pharmacist in aged care and facilitating greater accountability for medication safety in several jurisdictions around SA," Johns said.
"Stacey has worked at a number of regional hospitals across the State, including Whyalla and Mildura, as a clinical pharmacist and has been instrumental in providing a clinical pharmacy service. Her contribution includes four years as a guest tutor and lecturer at University of SA."
Retired Adelaide pharmacist, David Cosh, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his ongoing contribution to pharmacy over a 40-year career.
The PSA presented a Gold Medal Award to pharmacy graduate Yik Xiian Chai for her outstanding academic achievements.
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