Australia's most exceptional community pharmacy professionals have been recognised today at the national final of the National Pharmacy Awards.
This year's national winners are:
- Community Pharmacy of the Year: Capital Chemist Bathurst (NSW)
- Student Pharmacist of the Year: Mia Shinkfield (TAS)
- Community Pharmacist of the Year: Molly McGuire (QLD)
The National Pharmacy Awards honour the individuals and teams who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and patient‑directed care across Australia's 6,000 community pharmacies. These winners reflect the future of frontline primary healthcare — accessible, trusted and focused on delivering more high‑quality care for patients when and where they need it.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President Professor Trent Twomey congratulated the winners and said their achievements highlighted the critical role community pharmacists play every day.
"Community pharmacies are Australia's most trusted and accessible frontline healthcare destinations. These national winners represent the strength, leadership and innovation that define our profession," Professor Twomey said.
"These winners exemplify the best of our profession. They are improving access, strengthening communities and showing Australians why they should Think Pharmacy First."
Australians visit a community pharmacy every three weeks on average — more often than any other primary healthcare provider. Community pharmacies across Australia are now able treat a range of everyday health condition and manage long term health conditions.
Nominations for the 2027 National Pharmacy Awards are now open at Find a Pharmacy.
