Outstanding pharmacists show breadth of expertise and specialisations.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has recognised New South Wales’ top pharmacists as part of the 2024 PSA Excellence Awards on the NSW Central Coast tonight.
The NSW Pharmacist of the Year is Margaret Ruhnau.
One of the first pharmacists to practice in an Aboriginal Health Service, Ruhnau continued to build a diverse and culturally aware team at Emerton Amcal Pharmacy.
The NSW Early Career Pharmacist of the Year is Angus Koerstz.
He has opened the Men’s Health Downunder Dubbo, supporting men with complex urological health issues particularly post-prostate cancer.
The NSW Intern Pharmacist of the Year is Shannon Leglise.
South Coast Intern Pharmacist Leglise has demonstrated passion and commitment beyond his years, becoming an integral part of the pharmacy team and the local community of Callala Bay.
The NSW Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Professor Peter Carroll.
On top of serving the profession for over 50 years, Carroll has been a PSA National Board Director, President of the NSW Branch and the Offshore Refresher Course’s Education Director.
Carroll was responsible for the development and introduction of the Asthma Card in NSW, allowing pharmacists to counsel patients about their asthma, and the overuse of reliever medicines.
PSA New South Wales Branch President Luke Kelly congratulated the award recipients.
“New South Wales is lucky to be home to outstanding pharmacists across a breadth of practice areas and specialisations,” Kelly said.
“PSA’s Excellence Awards recognise the many outstanding contributions of our pharmacists, those who innovate, those who strive to raise practice standards, and those who model everything it means to be a part of our profession.
“Congratulations to all our award winners and thank you for your ongoing contributions to the profession and the health of our state.”
More details in Monday’s issue of Pharmacy Daily.
