Tiernan McDonough named PSA AMH Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year

30 May 2026

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has presented Tiernan McDonough MPS as the 2026 PSA AMH Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year during the Consultant Pharmacist Conference (CPC26). 

 

Sponsored by the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH), an evidence-based, independent publisher of key national medicines references including the AMH Aged Care Companion, the Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year award recognises excellence, leadership, and innovation in aged care pharmacy. 

 

Based in South Australia, Mr McDonough has been recognised for his ongoing dedication and commitment to aged care pharmacy practice through his support of residents and healthcare teams in his delivery of medication reviews and quality use of medicines services.  

 

PSA National President, Professor Mark Naunton MPS, said Mr McDonough embodies the essnetial role pharmacists play in aged care.  

 

“Pharmacists working in aged care are critical to ensuring the safe and effective medicines use, but Tiernan’s impact extends beyond the aged care sector in which he practices,” he said.  

 

“Tiernan has led an important mentoring program that connects pharmacists within the residential aged care profession, to reduce professional isolation and support further workforce development.  

 

“His work demonstrates his compassion, leadership, and a strong drive for improving care for older Australians.”  

 

The PSA extends its congratulations to Tiernan McDonough MPS on being named PSA AMH Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year for 2026 and thanks AMH for again supporting the Aged Care Pharmacist of the Year award at CPC.  

 

 

 

Media contact: Leah Jacobsen 

M: 0480 099 798 E: leah.jacobsen@psa.org.au  

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is the only national peak body that represents all of Australia’s pharmacists across all practice settings. We want every Australian to have access to the best healthcare, and this must include optimising access to pharmacists’ knowledge and medicines expertise at the forefront of our healthcare system.