The cream of the profession were recognised recently at the Irish Pharmacy Excellence Awards 2025
The Pharmacy Excellence Awards, in association with the Pharmacy Benevolent Fund, which took place on
29 November at the Royal Convention Centre in Dublin, brought together pharmacy professionals from across Ireland for an unforgettable evening dedicated to honouring the people, teams, and organisations driving excellence within the sector.
The ceremony shone a spotlight on innovation, patient-centered care, and the extraordinary commitment that pharmacists and pharmacy teams bring to their communities every single day.
Inspiring
“What an inspiring night celebrating the heart of Irish healthcare, our pharmaceutical community. Their
dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient wellbeing is truly remarkable. Recognising their achievements is exactly what the Pharmacy Excellence Awards are all about. Congratulations to all of this year’s exceptional winners,” said
Jill Thornton, Head of Events at the Pharmacy Excellence Awards.
Over 400 guests attended to celebrate the outstanding achievements across the profession. Among the highlights
of the evening was the announcement of this year’s top honours, including the Pharmacist of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award, both recognising individuals whose impact, leadership, and innovation set them apart. Each winner reflects the values at the core
of pharmacy: Service, integrity, and excellence in patient care.
‘Exceptional’
The standard of entries in 2025 was exceptional, challenging the judging panel in every category. Every finalist demonstrated remarkable vision and commitment, showcasing the very best of Irish pharmacy, said the organisers. “To the winners, your achievements are extraordinary. To all finalists, your work is indispensable and deeply appreciated. A huge congratulations to each and every one of you.
“We are delighted with the success
of the Pharmacy Excellence Awards 2025 and want to congratulate our amazing winners. The funds raised in
aid of the Pharmacy Benevolent Fund will be used to support our friends and colleagues from Irish pharmacy who may need a helping hand: Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.”
THE PHARMACY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025 FINALISTS
Commitment to Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing Sponsored by Ireland’s Blue Book
Gold: McCabes Pharmacy Marketing team, Co Dublin
Silver: Marron’s Pharmacy, Co Kildare
Bronze: MPharm Development Team at SETU, Co. Waterford
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Award
Gold: School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Co Cork
Excellence in Community Pharmacy Chain/Group (Multiple outlets and single superintendent)
Gold: Boots Ireland, Co Dublin
Silver: Keating’s CarePlus Pharmacy Dooradoyle, Mahers CarePlus and Dooradoyle CarePlus Pharmacy, Co Limerick
Bronze: Molloys Pharmacy, Co Mayo
Excellence in Community Pharmacy Independent (Single outlet and single superintendent ) Sponsored by United Drug
Gold: Collins Kinsale Pharmacy, Co Cork
Silver: Haven Pharmacy Murphy’s, Co Wexford
Bronze: Reidy’s Pharmacy Ltd, Co Dublin
Excellence in Locum Pharmacy Sponsored by Clarity Locums
Gold: Jamie Phillips c/o Chemois Medical Services, Co Wicklow
Excellence in Pharmacy In Non Patient Facing Roles
Gold: Arkadius Dokudovic, TillSense, Co Dublin
Silver: David O’Grady, PIER, Co Wexford
Bronze: Taskgo AI, Co Wexford
Health Initiative of the Year
Gold: Sheena’s Pharmacy, Co Meath
Silver: Joy Jameson, Jameson’s Totalhealth Pharmacy, Co Cavan
Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year Sponsored by United Drug
Gold: Galway University Hospital, Co Galway
Lifetime Achievement Sponsored by Pharmacy Benevolent Fund
Richard Collis
Manager of the Year Sponsored by Reckitt
Gold: Lisa Power, Hickeys Gorey, Co Wexford
Silver: María Galfetti, Rathfarnham Pharmacy, Co Dublin
Bronze: Anne Devlin, McCauley Pharmacy Redmond Square, Co Dublin
Patient Nominated Award Sponsored by Irish Pharmacy Union
Gold: Áine Mac Grory, Rathfarnham Pharmacy, Co Dublin
Pharmacist Contribution to the Community Sponsored by Athlone Pharmaceuticals
Gold: Diana Hogan-Murphy, HSE Galway University Hospitals and HSE National Simulation Office, Co Galway
Silver: Deirdre Kane, O’Shaughnessy’s Pharmacy Ltd, Co Meath
Bronze: Paddy Byrne, Life Pharmacy Ballsbridge, Co Dublin
Pharmacist Led Team Award Sponsored by TouchStore
Gold: Rosemary Behan, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Co Dublin
Silver: Fiona Nolan, HSE, Co Galway
Bronze: Allcare Pharmacy Ballyfermot, Co Dublin
Pharmacy Technician of the Year
Gold: Michalina Biskupska, McCabes Pharmacy Pavillions, Co Dublin
Silver: Christina Rooney, Hermitage Medical Clinic, Co Dublin
Bronze: Paula Gaffey, Hendricks Pharmacy, Co Galway
Practice Based Research awards
Gold: Prof Frank Moriarty, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Co Dublin
Professional Excellence Award Sponsored by Business Post
Gold: Marron’s Pharmacy, Co Kildare
Silver: Aisling Reast, RCSI, University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Co Dublin
Bronze: Joan Peppard, Pharmacy Consultant/Locum pharmacist, Co Offaly
Special Merit Award
Tom Murray
Special Recognition Award
Gold: Ger Gahan, Irish Pharmacy Union, Co Dublin
Silver: Aaron Dawson, Conaty’s CarePlus Dunboyne, Co Meath
Bronze: Peter Conry, Whelans Pharmacy Riverchapel, Co Wexford
Team Member of the Year Sponsored by DPD
Gold: Christopher McGarrity, McCabes Pharmacy Letterkenny, Co Donegal
Silver: Mary Lucey, Boots Jervis, Co Dublin
Bronze: Jennifer Regan, Home Pharmacy Galway, Co Galway
Young Pharmacists of the Year Sponsored by Uniphar
Gold: Ariane Kane, Hickeys Pharmacy Dundalk
Silver: Lucas Maughan, McCabes Pharmacy, Co Dublin
Bronze: Paul Sambrooks, Mahers Totalhealth Chemist, Co Louth
Pharmacists of the Year Sponsored by Pharmacy Benevolent Fund
Gold: Tomás Conefrey, Conefrey’s CarePlus Pharmacy, Co Dublin
Silver: Niamh Ryan, The
Crescent Pharmacy, Glasnevin
Bronze: Kevin McDonnell, O’Reilly’s Tonlegee Road Allcare Pharmacy
