Dublin, Ireland – 26 May 2024: The prestigious Irish Pharmacy Awards took place on Saturday, 25 May 2024, at the elegant Clayton Burlington Road, celebrating excellence and innovation in the pharmacy industry across Ireland. The event brought together the best and brightest in the field to honour their outstanding contributions and achievements.
This year’s awards saw a remarkable turnout, with professionals from every corner of the country gathering to recognize the dedication, hard work, and innovation driving the sector forward. The night was filled with inspiring moments as winners were announced across various categories, each representing the pinnacle of excellence in pharmacy practice.
List of Winners:
McLernons Independent Community Pharmacy of the Year Award
Village Pharmacy, Carlingford
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the McLernons Independent Community Pharmacy of the Year: Robin Hanna (McLernons) with Nikki Reilly (Northroad Pharmacy), Siobhan Taylor and Niamh Ruddy (Northroad Pharmacy). Photos: Aidan Oliver
Reckitt Community Pharmacist of the Year Award
Michelle O’Hagan, Pharmacy Hub Killinarden
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the Reckitt Community Pharmacist of the Year: Michelle O’Hagan, Pharmacy Hub Killnarden with Adam Lee, Reckitt. Photos: Aidan Oliver
Viatris Community Pharmacy Team of the Year Award
Hiltons Pharmacy, Cornelscourt
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the Viatris Community Pharmacy Team of the Year: James O’Connor, Viatris with Hilton’s Pharmacy. Photos: Aidan Oliver
Perrigo Superintendent Pharmacist of the Year Award
Mark McPhillips, Mark’s Pharmacy, Ardee
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the Perrigo Superintendent Pharmacist of the Year: Anne Marie O’Neill, Field Sales Manager at Perrigo with Mark McPhillips at Mark’s Pharmacy. Photos: Aidan Oliver
JPA Brenson Lawlor Young Community Pharmacist of the Year Award
Jill Jennings, Hickey’s Pharmacy, Johnstown
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R is the Winner of the JPA Brenson Lawlor Young Community Pharmacist of the Year: Jill Jennings, Hickey’s Pharmacy, Johnstown with Jason Bradshaw, JPA Brenson Lawlor. Photos: Aidan Oliver
JPA Brenson Lawlor Young Community Pharmacist of the Year Award
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R is the Highly Commended of the JPA Brenson Lawlor Young Community Pharmacist of the Year: Kotas Papadimas, Donaghmede Pharmacy with Jason Bradshaw, JPA Brenson Lawlor. Photos: Aidan Oliver
BOI Payment Acceptance (BOIPA) Innovation & Service Development (Chain) Award
CarePlus Pharmacy/Navi Group
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the BOIPA Innovation and Service Development (Chain) Award: Barry Gray at BOI with Careplus Pharmacy/Navi Group. Photos: Aidan Oliver
United Drug Business Development Independent Award
North Road Pharmacy, Drogheda
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured is the Winner of the United Drug Business Development (Independent) Award: Siobhan Taylor, Northroad Pharmacy with Sonya Lynch, United Drug. Photos: Aidan Oliver
Easolief DUO Business Development (Chain) of the Year Award
TCP Pharmacy, Dublin
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the Easolief DUO Business Development (Chain) Award: TCP Pharmacy with Samantha Doundoulakis, Clonmel Healthcare. Photos: Aidan Oliver
Haleon Self-Care Award
Mark’s Pharmacy, Ardee
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the Haleon Self-Care Award: Mark’s Pharmacy with Maria McClafferty, Pharmacy Channel Controller at Haleon. Photos: Aidan Oliver
Uniphar Training & Development of the Year Award
Adrian Dunne Pharmacy, Trim
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the Uniphar Training and Development Award: Jennifer Fitzgerald, Commerical Operations Manager at Uniphar (left) with Adrian Dunne Pharmacy, Trim. Photos: Aidan Oliver
Alliance Community Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award
Emily Ashmore, Adrian Dunne, Ashbourne
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R is the Winner of the Alliance Community Pharmacy Technician of the Year: Emily Ashmore, Adrian Dunne, Ashbourne with Natalie Maginnis, IPN Communications Ltd. Photos: Aidan Oliver
Athlone Pharmaceuticals Counter Assistant of the Year Award
Jenny Percival, Ryan’s Pharmacy Derrinturn
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R is the Winner of the Athlone Pharmaceuticals Counter Assistant of the Year: Barry Doyle, Head of Athlone Pharmaceuticals with Jenny Percival, Ryan’s Pharmacy. Photos: Aidan Oliver
Online Pharmacy Retailer of the Year Award
McCauley Pharmacy Online
25th May 2024. The Irish Pharmacy Awards 2024 held in The Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Pictured L to R are the Winners of the Online Pharmacy of the Year: McCauley’s Pharmacy with Kevin Clancy, Clare’s Wish Foundation – Iris Daly, Shauna O’Rourke, Sarah Fogarty, Shauna Griffins and Aoife Connoughton. Photos: Aidan Oliver
The event was a resounding success, highlighting the exceptional work being done in pharmacies across Ireland. The winners were selected by a panel of esteemed judges, including industry experts and previous award recipients, ensuring a fair and rigorous selection process.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding professionals,” said Kelly Jo Eastwood, Editorial Director at IPN Communications. “Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient care is truly inspiring and sets a benchmark for others in the industry.”
The Irish Pharmacy Awards continue to be a beacon of excellence, shining a light on the pivotal role that pharmacists and pharmacy teams play in the healthcare system. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their remarkable contributions.
About the Irish Pharmacy Awards
The Irish Pharmacy Awards aim to recognize and reward the outstanding work of pharmacists and pharmacy teams across Ireland. These awards celebrate excellence in various aspects of pharmacy practice, including patient care, innovation, business development, and education.
