UPSHER-SMITH AND THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF STATE PHARMACY ASSOCIATIONS (NASPA) ANNOUNCE EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION AWARD RECIPIENTS

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Feb 06, 2024, 10:00 ET

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) proudly announce the recipients of the 2023 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award. This annual award, overseen by NASPA and sponsored by Upsher-Smith, acknowledges innovative pharmacists from across the nation for their outstanding contributions to the field of pharmacy.

The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes qualified pharmacists who have demonstrated significant innovation in their practice, method, or service directly or indirectly resulting in improved patient care and/or advancement of the profession of pharmacy. The award is presented by more than 40 participating state pharmacy associations throughout the year.

"Recognizing remarkable pharmacists who are driving innovation in patient care is one of our annual highlights at Upsher-Smith," said Rich Fisher, President and COO of Upsher-Smith. "We take pride in spotlighting the many pharmacy innovators and their efforts to improve patient outcomes by advancing pharmacy practices in their communities."

Krystalyn Weaver, PharmD, JD, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of NASPA added, "It is an honor to acknowledge these exemplary pharmacists, who have been selected for innovative contributions that have a positive impact on patient care and the pharmacy profession. We are grateful to our longstanding partner, Upsher-Smith, and participating state pharmacy associations for their continued support of NASPA's Excellence in Innovation Award."

The 2023 Excellence in Innovation Award recipients include:

Alabama: Lexi Watson, PharmD
Alaska: Theresa Castellanos, PharmD
Arizona: Jenny Bingham, PharmD, BCACP, FAzPA, FNAP
Arkansas: Megan G. Smith, PharmD
California: Shawn Smith, PharmD
Colorado: Holly Rabideau, PharmD, BCPS
Connecticut: Christopher Yuen, PharmD
Delaware: Pradeep Chilakapati, RPh
Florida: Soheyla Mahdavian, PharmD, BCGP
Georgia: Annette Duncan, PharmD
Hawaii: Crystal TK Tsuda, RPh, PharmD, BCACP, CPHQ
Illinois: Jill R. Woodward, PharmD
Indiana: Nathan Riecke, PharmD
Iowa: Ben Miskle, PharmD
Kansas: Jacob Hadley, PharmD
Kentucky: Easton Bryant, PharmD
Louisiana: Lishunda M. Franklin, PharmD
Maryland: Alison P. Duffy, PharmD, BCOP
Massachusetts: Denise Summers, PharmD
Michigan: The Collaboration to Harmonize Antimicrobial Registry Measures (CHARM)
Minnesota: Tiana Butler, PharmD
Mississippi: Meagan Brown, PharmD, BCACP
Missouri: Jordan M. Rowe, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM
Montana: Leanna Schwend, PharmD
Nebraska: Nicole D. White, PharmD, CDE
Nevada: C. Leiana Oswald, PharmD, BCGP
New Hampshire: Suzanne Stevens, PharmD, BCOP
New Mexico: Jeffrey Tyler Stewart, PharmD
North Carolina: Cornelius Toliver, PharmD
North Dakota: Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD
Ohio: Jacquelyn Kissel, PharmD, AAHIVP
Oklahoma: Troy Simons, PharmD
Oregon: Tara Pfund, PharmD
Rhode Island: Kelley Doherty Sanzen, PharmD, PAHM, CDOE
South Carolina: Brandi Johnson, PharmD
Tennessee: Ted Lyons, PharmD; Merica Lyons, PharmD
Texas: Jobby John, PharmD
Utah: Zachary Merrill, PharmD
Virginia: Lura Thompson, PharmD
Washington: Sirena Kalinski
West Virginia: Mary Beth Wade
Wisconsin: William Peppard, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM
Wyoming: David Ahlstrom, PharmD

To learn more about the exceptional work of NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award winners, visit www.upsher-smith.com.

About Upsher-Smith
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is a trusted U.S. pharmaceutical company that strives to improve the health and lives of patients through an unwavering commitment to high-quality products and sustainable growth. The company brings generics and brands to a wide array of customers, always backed by its attentive level of service, strong industry relationships, and dedication to uninterrupted supply. For more information, visit www.upsher-smith.com.

About the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA), founded in 1927 as the National Council of State Pharmacy Association Executives, is dedicated to enhancing the success of state pharmacy associations in their efforts to advance the profession of pharmacy. NASPA's membership is comprised of state pharmacy associations and over 80 other stakeholder organizations. NASPA promotes leadership, sharing, learning, and policy exchange among its members and pharmacy leaders nationwide. For more information, please visit the NASPA website www.naspa.us.

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