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NSW pharmacist Anna Barwick MPS was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours.
Ms Barwick founded PharmOnline, an innovative platform which connects Australian patients living in remote areas with pharmacy services. A pharmacy academic from Walcha, NSW, she previously served on PSA’s NSW Branch Committee, including holding the role of vice-president from 2014-2020.
PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS acknowledged Ms Barwick’s enormous contribution to pharmacy profession.
‘Anna is a truly outstanding pharmacist. A pioneer of innovation, she has consistently transformed access to care in her community and beyond,’ said A/Prof Sim.
‘I have been privileged to see first-hand Anna’s work, and hope that others are as inspired and energised as I am by her contribution to the community and to the next generation of pharmacists.
‘Long recognised by the profession, having won PSA’s Pharmacy Shark Tank award in 2021 and NSW Pharmacist of the Year in 2021, I am excited to see her achievements recognised on the national stage.
‘On behalf of PSA and the pharmacy profession, I sincerely congratulate Anna on this well-deserved recognition.’
Read more about 2021 PSA Pharmacist of tee Year Anna Barwick’s passion for rural and remote pharmacy here.
