Babinda wins Qld PATY

PHARMACY assistant Bridgette Atkinson from Babinda Pharmacy has been chosen to represent Queensland at the National Finals of the 2019 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/ Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY).

Judges chose Bridgette ( pictured) from 20 other State Finalists at the Queensland workshop last Fri where each participant demonstrated their pharmacy knowledge, and showcased their skills in customer service and leadership.

Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s acting National President, Professor Trent Twomey congratulated Bridgette for her valuable contribution to community pharmacy in Australia.

The Queensland winner of the Glucojel Super Star Award was also announced at the workshop with the award going to Katie Godwin from Amcal Pharmacy Caboolture.

Both ladies will represent their state in the national finals to be awarded at the 2019 Pharmacy Assistant National Conference.