Co Kildare residents invited to nominate pharmacists for national awards

By Kim O'Leary

People in Co Kildare are being asked to nominate pharmacists who provide an excellent standard of care and service to their patients.

The Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards, which is held annually, recognises pharmacists who have had a positive impact in the life of a patient or the community as a whole in the course of their work.

Eileen Dunne, Managing Director for Clanwilliam Health, said: “Today we are calling on the public to tell us about their standout interactions with pharmacists around the country.”

She said: “We all know that a pharmacist is more than a dispenser of medicines, but rather a trusted adviser who has the patient’s best interests at heart.”

The Clanwilliam Pharmacists Awards is hailed as “the highlight of the pharmacy year”, because as well as raising much-needed funds, it showcases and acknowledges the contribution of pharmacists within their community.

Ten awards will be presented on the night, with over 300 representatives from all sectors of pharmacy set to attend. This year The Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards will be held on Saturday, November 18 in the Mansion House, Dublin.

Nominations for the 2017 Awards close on Friday, July 17. Applications can be made via www.pharmacistawards.com.