Ireland’s leading pharmacy publication, Irish Pharmacy News, has announced the Finalists for the 2023 People’s Pharmacist Award, in association with Panadol.
During September, members of the public were encouraged to nominate their local pharmacist whom they thought should be recognised for going the extra mile. After receiving a wealth of nominations – over 400 – across the country, eight deserving shortlisted finalists have been chosen.
With over 2 million Irish people visiting a community pharmacy every month, pharmacists are ideally placed to be the first port of call before a visit to the local GP Surgery.
The People’s Pharmacist Award seeks nominations from across the country, giving patients the opportunity to recognise and salute their local pharmacist.
Through this Award, we are enabling the public to have a voice in recognising the unwavering support and spirit that makes pharmacists the backbone of our health service in every community across Ireland.
As the scope and prominence of this Award has increased with each passing year, it has added even more value to the profession of pharmacy; through the strong and positive messages, not to mention, recognition given to the vital and impressive work being done by all the nominees, in their communities.
The 2023 People’s Pharmacist Finalists are:
- Mark McPhillips, Marks Staywell Pharmacy, Ardee, Co. Louth
- Tony Fitzsimmons, Collon Pharmacy, Collon, Co. Louth
- Stephen Bradley, Meagher’s Pharmacy Baggot Street, Co. Dublin
- Jessica Millar, Grant’s Pharmacy, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
- Garret Harrington, Harrington’s Pharmacy, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
- Brian O’Sullivan, Gannon’s Pharmacy, Coolscart, Co. Limerick
- Ray Walsh, Ray Walsh Totalhealth Pharmacy, Co. Tipperary
- Niamh Colleran, Colleran’s Life Pharmacy, Charles town, Co. Mayo
Now, the Irish public holds the power to decide who deserves the esteemed Title of – The People’s Pharmacist 2023.
Voting is open from 00:00 on Sunday 8th October to midnight on Sunday 22nd October.
How can I Vote?
To VOTE for your People’s Pharmacist 2023;
Voting is free across all of the platforms provided below:
- Website: Simply select the name of the pharmacist you would like to win and enter your name and email address at https://irishpharmacyawards.ie/panadol
- Facebook: Find the post featuring the pharmacist you would like to win, to vote for this pharmacist LIKE the post at https://www.facebook.com/IrishPharmacyNews/
- Instagram: Find the post featuring the pharmacist you would like to win, to vote for this pharmacist LIKE the post at @irishpharmacynews
- Twitter: Find the post featuring the pharmacist you would like to win, to vote for this pharmacist LIKE the post at @Irish_PharmNews
All of the social media posts are available to comment and share, however this WILL NOT count as a vote.
However, you need to do this by MIDNIGHT on SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER to ensure your vote counts. For more information contact Robyn Maginnis: robynmaginnis@ipn.ie
