This year was the second year of the McLernons Independent Pharmacy of the Year Award category. It was won on the night by the team at Village Pharmacy in Carlingford.
McLernons Independent Community Pharmacy of the Year – Robin Hanna, Sales Director, McLernons with Nikki Reilly, Siobhan Taylor, Pharmacy Owner and Niamh Ruddy, Village Pharmacy
Robin Hanna, Sales Director, McLernons, Siobhan Taylor, Pharmacy Owner, Village Pharmacy, Nikki Reilly, Manager, Claire O’Neill, Pharmacist, both Village Pharmacy and Marty Whelan
The belief and motto of this team has always been “it’s all about you”, and no more is it apparent than in Village Pharmacy. The team’s aim is to ensure every customer leaves the store feeling better after having a pleasant, courteous and professional experience. Everybody works together to make this a reality. During regular team brainstorming meetings, the upcoming events, new ranges, new products and ideas on how to reach and excel in targets for the store, are always discussed.
The store is a pivotal part of the Village and community and is a go to place for many to meet albeit necessary and chat to other locals. All the team understand that most people crossing their door have their own problems and challenges and require professional advice, understanding, careful approach, a listening ear and at times a bit of light conversation to help them.
Siobhan Taylor, Pharmacy Owner at Village Pharmacy (Bradlon Ltd) said, “I am delighted to accept this Award for the team at Village Pharmacy, such an honour to be named as Independent Pharmacy of the Year.
“The pharmacy team at Village Pharmacy go above and beyond every day; they work together for the benefit of the whole community. I am so honoured that they have been recognised for their pursuit of excellence and team-building.
“What these Awards do, is give validation and admiration to a team. We all know they are doing a great job but it’s important they know that.”
Robin Hanna, Sales Director, with McLernons said, “McLernons are honoured to once again sponsor the Independent Pharmacy of the Year Award. We have 4 fantastic finalists, who are all winners in their own right but huge congratulations to Village Pharmacy on their success.
“McLernons have been involved with the Irish Pharmacy Awards since their inception; 12 months have passed since the last fantastic Awards night, and in that time, over 100 million items have been dispended by pharmacy teams, they have delivered healthcare into the heart of the community and so to have an evening like this whereby they can celebrate and collaborate is hugely valuable.
“These teams work so hard, with their own challenges, and it is truly rewarding to be a part of this acknowledgement and recognition which they all so greatly deserve.”
