THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland held its sixth annual Parliamentary Reception at the state's Parliament House on Wed.
The event recognised community pharmacy's impact on patient care and honoured key contributors to the industry.
Keynote speakers included Premier Steven Miles, Health Minister Shannon Fentiman, and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli.
Pharmacy Guild Queensland Branch President Chris Owen expressed gratitude for their support and highlighted recent progress in services.
Owen said the achievements include the Queensland Community Pharmacy Hormonal Contraception Pilot and increased access to UTI services and vaccines, which have "eased pressure on hospital emergency departments".
During the event, Amanda Seeto, a long-time Guild member and CEO of the Australasian College of Pharmacy, received the prestigious President's Award for her contributions to Queensland's pharmacy sector.
Jennifer Huang, the Senior Financial Controller for the Queensland Guild, also received the President's Award for her efforts in enhancing efficiency and member experience.
Additionally, the Full Scope Appreciation Certificate was introduced to acknowledge exceptional service to the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot.
The inaugural recipients of the recognition were Andrew Harman, Sara Kemp, Kylie Birkinshaw, Annie Green, Kate Gunthorpe, John Smithson, and Andrew Hale. JG
Pictured top left: Andrew Hale, Annie Green, Minister Fentiman, Sara Kemp, Kylie Birkinshaw, Kate Gunthorpe, and Andrew Harman.
Pictured top right: Premier Miles, and Amanda Seeto.
Pictured above: Chris Owen, David Crisafulli, and Trent Twomey.
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