Pharmacy Daily | Top talent awarded at TWC masterclass

TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) Arana Hills' (Qld) Peter Fairgray was named Pharmacist of the Year 2023 at a gala event held as part of Masterclass 2023 in Adelaide.

Over 550 TWC pharmacists and pharmacy professionals from across Australia celebrated Fairgray's accomplishment along with Jen Chao from TWC Findon (SA) announced as Intern of the Year 2023 and Paul Drury from TWC Elizabeth South (SA) receiving the Innovative Community Care 2023 Award.

Fairgray is bringing clinical services, knowledge and awareness about erectile issues and improving health outcomes after surgery for prostate cancer.

One of the nominations shared that "Fairgray makes a delicate issue one that men and their partners can discuss and seek help for without embarrassment or shame".

"His reputation and dedication have reached further than his immediate community where he had a patient fly in from Mackay for an appointment.

"He has also presented to three Men's Sheds and a Prostate Support Group in Moreton Bay with 60 men in attendance who have had complications or are recovering from prostate cancer."

Other highlights of the gala evening included the announcement of Drury as the winner of the Innovative Community Care 2023 Award.

Drury has led his pharmacy team to embed care in their local community, shifting the pharmacy's focus to better meet the needs of those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and First Nations patients.

The Intern of the Year Chao continues to improve her learning in Therapeutic Skin Care and Integrative therapies, and is a leader within her team sharing her knowledge to elevate the care her colleagues can provide, TWC said.

Pictured (L-R): TWC Chief Pharmacist Brenton Hart, 2022 Pharmacist of the Year Sarah Ding from TWC Coffs Harbour (NSW), 2023 Pharmacist of the Year Peter Fairgray TWC Arana Hills (Qld), and TWC Executive General Manager Nick Munroe.