BERRIDALE Pharmacy is in the running to be named the Guild Pharmacy of the Year with the business named as finalist in coveted national awards.

Berridale Pharmacy has been recognised for its commitment to patient care, innovative services and significant impact on its local community.

“We are honoured to be named a finalist for the Guild Pharmacy of the Year Awards,” pharmacist and owner of Berridale Pharmacy, Freya Woodhouse, said.

“At Berridale Pharmacy, we are passionate about making healthcare accessible for everyone in our community. As a small rural pharmacy, we aim to bridge the city divide by offering a large range of professional services like our Sleep Apnoea Clinic or delivering medication to remote areas. It’s about ensuring that everyone, no matter where they live, can receive the care they need.”

The guild made special mention of Berridale Pharmacy’s ‘Their Needle Syringe’ program and ‘Take-Home Naloxone’, providing life-saving resources to those in need.

“Berridale Pharmacy exemplifies the heart of community pharmacy. The team’s commitment to delivering a wide range of healthcare services, has had a significant and positive impact on the Berridale community. It is inspiring to see a pharmacy go above and beyond to meet the healthcare needs of its residents,” senior national vice-president of the Pharmacy Guild and award Judge, Nick Panayiaris, said.

The winner of the Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award will be announced on March 20 at the Australian Pharmacy Professional conference.