Pharmacy Daily | TWC invests in upskilling for the future

TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) has convened over 600 pharmacy professionals from its 550 strong network for Masterclass 2024, its premier event aimed at enhancing skills, knowledge, and opportunities.

During the event, Ruthanne Jaja of TerryWhite Chemmart Macquarie Street was named as the Pharmacist of the Year 2024, along with Wai Mun Loh from TWC Mildura, who received the Innovative Community Care Award.

Jake Bennetts from TWC Ainslie Compounding was awarded the Intern Pharmacist of the Year.

Jaja and her team at the Macquarie Street pharmacy in Sydney CBD are known for their clinical and patient-focused care.

"Ruthanne is the epitome of a leader working at the forefront of delivering better health outcomes to her community and elevating awareness of best practices within our profession," said TWC Executive General Manager, Nick Munroe.

"She embraces opportunities to drive change as a pharmacy owner, network partner and pharmacist."

Loh and her team in Mildura have innovated with off-site vaccination clinics for First Nations people, and a delivery service to locals who are unable to visit the pharmacy.

Intern pharmacist Bennetts has built on a plan for implementing the ACT pilot for UTI and OCP resupply, and supported CareClinic health services.

The flagship event, concluding today, also emphasises pharmacists' scope of practice across clinical areas, including weight management, men's urological health, contraception, and skin health.

Brenton Hart, TWC's Chief Pharmacist said, "the masterclasses help the profession strike a balance between embracing the future of pharmacy while honouring our deep-rooted passion for healthcare".

The program also offers practical strategies for enhancing patient engagement, optimising medication management, and leveraging technology to streamline workflow efficiencies.

Munroe commented on the success of the program, "now in our 10th year of delivering masterclasses, we can clearly show that the investment in the professional development of our pharmacist network has and continues to pay off". JG

Pictured (top): TWC Pharmacist of the Year 2024, Ruthanne Jaja, along with Krystel Tresillian, Acting Chief Pharmacist and Nick Munroe.

Below: TWC Intern of the Year 2024, Jake Bennetts with Chief Pharmacist Brenton Hart, Pharmacist of the Year 2023 Peter Fairgray (TWC Arana Hills, Queensland) and Munroe.