The Australian pharmacy fraternity is this week mourning the death of Ann Dalton, who had a distinguished career in the sector including senior roles at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia where she worked for over 15 years.
Her most recent role was as Group Executive Engagement and Advocacy, and she was formerly Director of Government Relations and Director of Quality Care.
She was diagnosed with brain cancer early last year and died on Tue in Canberra aged just 53.
Guild executive director, David Quilty, said Dalton's "passion for and commitment to community pharmacy was unparalleled.
"She never stopped advocating for proper recognition of the vital role community pharmacies play in our health system," he said.
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