The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has presented Tiernan McDonough MPS as the 2026 PSA AMH Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year during the Consultant Pharmacist Conference (CPC26).
Sponsored by the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH), an evidence-based, independent publisher of key national medicines references, including the AMH Aged Care Companion, the Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year award recognises excellence, leadership, and innovation in aged care pharmacy.
Based in South Australia, Mr McDonough has been recognised for his ongoing dedication and commitment to aged care pharmacy practice through his support for residents and healthcare teams in delivering medication reviews and quality use of medicines services.
PSA National President, Professor Mark Naunton MPS, said Mr McDonough embodies the essential role pharmacists play in aged care.
“Pharmacists working in aged care are critical to ensuring safe and effective medicines use, but Tiernan’s impact extends beyond the aged care sector in which he practices,” he said.
“Tiernan has led an important mentoring program that connects pharmacists within the residential aged care profession, to reduce professional isolation and support further workforce development.
“His work demonstrates his compassion, leadership, and strong drive for improving care for older Australians.”
The PSA extends its congratulations to Tiernan McDonough MPS on being named PSA AMH Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year for 2026 and thanks AMH for again supporting the Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year award at CPC.
Text by: PSA.
