Please join us in congratulating our Consultant Pharmacist, Brian Meier, who has been named the Victorian Pharmacist of the Year!!
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Victoria President Doctor Amy Page (shown with Brian) said: “With decades of experience in providing Residential and Home Medication Reviews, Brian has successfully integrated into multidisciplinary care teams, improving patient outcomes.”
“His work in education and clinical governance in aged care and disability, bridging gaps in health care, has been invaluable in promoting advanced clinical pharmacy practice to health professionals and patients, especially in under-serviced rural and remote regions,” Dr Page said.
Attending the PSA 2024 Excellence Awards in Melbourne on Friday night, where a total of five pharmacists were recognised for their commitment to excellence in pharmacy practice, Brian said he is both “incredibly proud”, and “deeply honoured” to have received the award.
Describing the recognition as a significant milestone in his career, Brian thanked RNH for its unwavering support of his career and his endeavours to improve the lives of residents in aged care.
“I look forward to continuing to make a positive difference in the lives of those the organisation serves,” he said.
Hopetoun Director of Nursing Philip Vuong congratulated Brian on his award, commenting that he has been working hard and providing valuable information in his consultancy role as RNH works to improve its pharmacy service.
“It is amazing that we have someone who is passionate about both rural health services and aged care services, with a high level of dedication to their profession, willing to assist RNH in improving our internal systems and processes,” Philip said.
Dr Page said: “The dedication and compassion shown by our award winners serve as a powerful reminder of the critical role pharmacists play in the health care system”.
Congratulations, Brian!