FOCUS on delivering positive outcomes for patients and the rewards will follow, 2019 University of Technology Sydney/Astra Zeneca Innovative Pharmacist of the Year Award winner, Brad Butt, believes.
Accepting the prestigious gong for his Men's Health Down Under program, run through the Cooleman Court Pharmacy in Weston, ACT, Butt urged pharmacy students at the UTS Pharmacy Gala Dinner in the Powerhouse Museum Sydney on Wed, not to lose sight of their purpose.
"I stand here inspired by the award winners from the university," he said.
"I was never that student.
"I was the student that always hoped to be that student, and I kind of feel proud to be here tonight, because [while] I wasn't at that point in time, I think I'm probably close to that point now.
"Looking back, the lesson I learned was - don't take yourself too seriously, don't get hung up on the awards, go out and make a difference.
"It's not about making money, it's not about the awards or the accolades.
"It's about putting the patient at the middle of what you do and if you do that it all works for you.
"If we all did that the profession would be in a stronger position."
Butt also picked up the ACT Men's Health Award (PD 13 Jun) and the Australian Patients' Association Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist of the Year Award (PD 29 Jul) this year.
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