Welsh Community Pharmacist of the Year
A couple of weeks ago, we were delighted to attend the annual Welsh Pharmacy Awards at Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff. Although the event features an award ceremony, it is more than that; the Welsh Pharmacy Awards are an opportunity for pharmacists and healthcare professionals to celebrate the collective achievements of the Welsh pharmacy professionals.
Of course, the Welsh Pharmacy Awards always promises to be a great night, but this year was even better than normal, with Chris James, our pharmacist and owner, winning the award for Welsh Community Pharmacist of the Year. It goes without saying that all of us at Online Pharmacy UK are very proud of Chris for all his hard work. Chris had this to say “It was an honour to receive the award but it is not just about me - the award represents the hard work of all the team. I would like to say a sincere thank you to those who nominated us. It is an honour to win such an award, especially when so many worthy pharmacists were nominated."
Chris was nominated due to his efforts in ensuring that patient care is tailored to meet the personal requirements of the patient. Over the years, Chris has done his best to offer his patients a personal service, giving them extra care when needed and trying to make any process as comfortable as possible for the patient. As a team, we've noticed an increase in the amount of elderly patients who struggle to manage their multiple medications, which can be dangerous when it comes to drug interactions or missing doses. To minimise risk, Chris adapted our pharmacy services so we can more safely cater for these types of patients. We assess each patient on a case-by-case basis, rather than taking a "one size fits all" approach. This means that we're able to meet the patients needs in the most efficient and safe way possible.
We're thrilled that Chris' commendable efforts have been both recognised and rewarded, and all of us at Online Pharmacy UK will continue in our efforts to improve patient care.