Celebrating Success and Awards
We love to hear of your successes and achievements. Please see below the recent winners of the National awards for their contributions to the sector from pharmacy staff and contractors across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Celebrating 50 Years of Service: Mahesh Patel, Locum Pharmacist
On November 5th, Mahesh Patel celebrated an incredible 50 years on the pharmacy register. Mahesh’s journey is one that reflects the evolution of pharmacy over the decades. Mahesh began his career in hospital pharmacy back in 1975. His passion for helping patients led him to become the owner of a community pharmacy, where he forged lasting relationships with countless individuals and families in the community. After this, Mahesh has then worked as a locum across many different pharmacies within Norfolk. Throughout his impressive 50 years in the profession, Mahesh has witnessed significant advancements in pharmacy practices. He’s seen the progression from handwritten and typewriter labels to today’s computer systems and electronic prescriptions. Along with changes from extemporaneous preparations and sterile works to the clinical pharmacy services that are delivered today. As we celebrate Mahesh’s remarkable five-decade journey in pharmacy, we express our heartfelt gratitude for his contributions to the profession and the countless lives he has touched along the way. Here’s to Mahesh Patel—thank you for your service, passion, and unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of all the communities you have worked in.
Pharmacy Business Awards 2025
Pharmacy Business Awards 2025 Parv and Jasvinder Lali, pharmacy owners in Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk & Suffolk, have been awarded the Pharmacy Sustainability Award at the prestigious Pharmacy Business Awards 2025! Their work sets a shining example for the entire profession, showing how pharmacy can play a vital role in environmental stewardship while continuing to deliver exceptional patient care. Picture Jasvinder Lali (Center), Parv Lali (Right), Anil Sharma (Left).
Independent Pharmacy awards 2025
Pharmacy Technician of the Year was Sharon Lucas, who works at Rainbow Pharmacy in Ipswich. Sharon is trained in ear microsuction and hypertension monitoring and diagnoses patients with high blood pressure, referring them to GPs for life-changing treatment. Her ear microsuction service has enabled patients to regain their hearing and proceed with NHS hearing aid referrals. She also mentors staff and writes SOPs, assists with MHRA alert management and supports the pharmacy quality scheme alongside the pharmacist.
C&D Awards 2025 Finalists
We wish to congratulate G.M.Graham pharmacies for reaching the finals of this years C and D awards in the following three catagories: Pharmacy Team of the Year Natasha Jones as Manager of the Year Som Thapa for Diversity and inclusion Award
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