The winners of the 2024 Pharmacy Excellence Awards were announced at the inaugural Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) Member Summit, recently held on the Gold Coast, bringing together pharmacies across IPA’s 1,100-strong membership network.
Selection criteria included exhibiting outstanding commitment to operational and customer service excellence, having a patient-centred approach to care and demonstrating a commitment to community and pharmacy best practices.
Considered one of Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded pharmacy accolades, the event saw Chemist Discount Centre Gosnells claim the National Pharmacy of the Year Award and Flannery’s Pharmacy & Life Pharmacy Forbes’ Jack Buckley crowned as the Pharmacist of the Year.
IPA managing director, Steven Kastrinakis said the awards were an example of IPA’s ongoing commitment to recognising the impressive work of those within its network.
“Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group is proud to celebrate all 10 of the 2024 award winners – the dedicated staff and pharmacies within our network who continue to demonstrate their passion for building great pharmacies and striving to support the health of their local communities better,” he said.
The winners include:
- IPA Retail Manager of the Year:Lauren Marks, Coopers Pharmacy Taree, Wingham and Chatham
- IPA Pharmacist of the Year: Jack Buckley, Flannery’s Pharmacy & Life Pharmacy Forbes
- IPA Community Engagement Award: Narrabri Pharmacy
- IPA Professional Services Innovation Award: Cooleman Court Pharmacy
- IPA State Group Pharmacy of the Year – NSW/ACT: Doc’s MegaSave Chemist
- IPA State Group Pharmacy of the Year – VIC/TAS: Chemist Discount Centre Warragul
- IPA State Group Pharmacy of the Year – QLD/NT: Twin Waters Pharmacy
- IPA State Group Pharmacy of the Year – WA/SA: Chemist Discount Centre Gosnells
- IPA National Pharmacy of the Year: Chemist Discount Centre Gosnells
IPA Founders Industry Excellence Award:Veronica Nou, Morris Care & Advice Pharmacy