researcher and clinical lecturer is celebrating after being named one of the “12 Most Influential People in Pharmacy”.
prodigy Dr Freeman featured alongside Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley and The Pharmacy Guild of Australia president George Tambassis on the list published by .
“Being at the forefront of an exciting new development in pharmacy has boosted the profile of this former Young Pharmacist of the Year (2011),” Pharmacy 宅男导航 said.
“Now the face of the movement to install pharmacists as integral components of general practices, Chris looks set to be a key player in the professional services landscape.”
Labelled a “revolutionary”, Dr Freeman was one of five new faces named in the top 12, with the magazine pondering whether it reflects “an actual change in the corridors of power”.
The list was decided by a reader poll, with a total of 95 nominees put forward for inclusion.
One highlighted voter described Dr Freeman as “admired by pharmacists, young and older, and by GPs”.
“He is an innovator for future models of pharmacy practice in GPs’ surgeries,” the voter said.
“Lots of influence on the profession and future roles.
“An honest and passionate leader for the future.”
Dr Freeman, who holds both a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and a Doctor of Philosophy from 宅男导航, said he was both elated and humbled by the recognition.
“It is wonderful to be recognised by my peers and in the company of such outstanding and inspirational pharmacists,” Dr Freeman said.
“My inclusion on this list reflects a strong desire by the pharmacy profession to be at the top of our scope of practice, utilising our extensive skills and knowledge to improve patient care.”
Dr Freeman currently works as a consultant pharmacist at Camp Hill Healthcare, as well as a clinical lecturer at 宅男导航, and is a director of the national board of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
Media: Dr Christopher Freeman, c.freeman4@uq.edu.au, +617 3346 1727; Senior Media Officer Robert Burgin r.burgin@uq.edu.au, +61 0448 410 364.
