Awards

Research from the depths of the ocean

This month’s pick of academic papers from Parastou Donyai, chief scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…

Elevating research within pharmacy

A pick of the research papers presented at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS’s) 2023 annual conference from Parastou Donyai, chief scientist at the RPS.…

First RPS honour awarded for pharmacists who die serving the profession

Nina Barnett, consultant pharmacist for older people at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, was posthumously honoured with the Daniel Thomas Award at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Annual Conference.…

Nominations are open for upcoming 100-year anniversary of the Harrison Medal

In 2024, it will mark exactly 100 years since the Harrison Medal was first awarded by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) to recognise an individual’s outstanding contributions to advancing pharmaceutical science. The award was set up in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Frank Harrison (1869â…

The Pharmaceutical Journal wins at science writers awards

Senior features editor Dawn Connelly was awarded the prize for ‘Feature of the Year — Specialist’ for her feature on parosmia and long COVID.…

The Pharmaceutical Journal wins at British Society of Magazine Editors awards

Former senior data journalist Julia Robinson was named Best News Writer and the PJ Pod was Highly Commended by the BSME Award judges.…

Pharmacist recognised by NHS for ‘remarkable’ work supporting Ukrainian refugees

Katie Earle-Payne was recognised for her work creating information guides, developing GP pathways and helping to identify alternative medicines for Ukrainian refugees.…

Trainee pharmacist wins trade union equality award after campaign for greater inclusivity in pharmacy education

Soh Xi Ken has been working with the General Pharmaceutical Council, Pharmacy Schools Council and individual universities to raise awareness of the need for inclusive education.…

Former RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board chair receives Charter Award

Jonathan Burton was one of the first community pharmacist prescribers in Scotland and was involved in the development of NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.…

Pharmacist honoured for COVID-19 vaccination work

Viral Doshi received the British Citizen Award for his work setting up the Navnat Centre in Hayes, west London, as a COVID-19 vaccination hub.…