A celebration of unwavering commitment to the health and wellbeing of all Australians, last night’s 2024 Pharmacy Excellence Awards, hosted on the Gold Coast, was a night to remember.
Announced on the final evening of the inaugural Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) Member Summit – an event focused on bringing together pharmacies across IPA’s 1,100-strong membership network – the 2024 Pharmacy Excellence Awards recognised 10 winners across Australia.
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 2024 Pharmacy Excellence 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,” Kastrinakis said.
The full list of winners includes:
- IPA Retail Manager of the Year Winner: Lauren Marks, Coopers Pharmacy Taree, Wingham and Chatham
- IPA Pharmacist of the Year Winner: 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
In addition to the Awards, the Summit provided an opportunity for the network to connect and discuss key priorities such as delivering the right mix of services to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes for the community, buying power and trading terms for better margins and profit and productivity with your team through technology platforms and business intelligence
“Our first-ever IPA Member Summit was an invaluable opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers and encourage robust conversation around the industry’s ever-changing landscape and how we can better meet the health needs of the Australian people,” Lynne Gallucci, IPA Chief Operating Officer said.
