Twenty-three firms and individuals were honoured at the maiden Pharma Excellence Awards organised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), on April 11, 2025.

They were celebrated for their exceptional achievements within the pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical care health sector.

The prestigious event brought together healthcare professionals, industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders. 

Addressing the audience as a key note speaker, the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah-Akandoh, expressed the government commitment's to promoting local pharmaceutical manufacturing of essential medicines and vaccines to reduce dependency on imports and enhance medicine security.

He also reiterated the government's promise to establish a National Bio-Equivalence Centre and a Pharmaceutical Research Institute to advance scientific research and quality assurance.

According to him, all these are part of the agenda to position Ghana as a pharmaceutical hub in Africa through targeted investment incentives and regulatory reforms.

He commended the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana for this bold and visionary step, saying, “This platform not only uplifts excellence but also strengthens our collective resolve to advance healthcare delivery in this country”.

“Tonight, we honour distinction — in service, innovation, academic and clinical research, leadership, and in the shared mission to deliver quality healthcare to our people. The 23 diverse award categories reflect the richness and depth of pharmacy practice — from community and hospital pharmacy to regulation, academia, industry, and public health”.

Pharmaceutical Sector Strategic Pillar for Industrial Revolution

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, for her part said the government views the pharmaceutical sector not only through the lens of public health, but also as a strategic pillar of the industrial transformation agenda.

“The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a powerful lesson about the importance of local pharmaceutical production and supply chain resilience. It reminded us that health security is indeed a matter of national security”, she pointed out.

She explained that the celebration of excellence must also be a call to action, stating, “Let us ask ourselves: how do we build a pharmaceutical industry that is not only excellent in performance, but also inclusive, innovative, and globally relevant?

“We must encourage public-private partnerships, invest in research and development, and harness the potential of digital health technologies to transform how pharmaceutical care is delivered in Ghana”, she added.

PSHG to Continue to Uphold Ethical Standards

Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh, President of PSGH, described the event as a milestone in recognizing the often-unseen efforts of pharmaceutical professionals.

“This is a moment to celebrate those who work tirelessly to uphold quality, safety and efficacy in pharmaceutical products and services”.

He reiterated the Society’s commitment to upholding ethical standards, promoting professional development, and advocating for policies that empower local pharmaceutical enterprises.

The CEO of the Year, (Ernest Bediako Sampong Award), 2025 went to Pharm. Dr. Kofi Nsiah-Poku

The Pharmaceutical Company of the Year, 2025 went to Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Other award winners were Brand of the Year (OTC), 2025, Lufart; Multinational Company of the Year, 2025, Viatris; Excellence in Pharma: Manufacturing, 2025, Kinapharma Limited; Hospital Pharmacy of the Year, The Bank Hospital Pharmacy and Excellence in Pharma Education (Prof. A.N. Tackie Award),2025, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana.

Below is PSGH Pharma Excellence Awards 2025

No.	Award Category	Winner
1	OTC Advert of the Year, 2025	Wormplex 400 Tablets  & Suspension
2	Hospital Pharmacist of the Year, 2025	Pharm. Anne Anokye-Kumatia
3	Community Pharmacist of the Year, 2025	Pharm. Dr. Ruby Anne Biaku
4	Industrial Pharmacist of the Year (Mark Owiredu Award), 2025	Pharm.  Dr. Evelyn Biriwaa Offei
5	Community Retail Chain Pharmacy of the Year	Unicom Chemist
6	Brand of the Year (OTC), 2025	Lufart
7	Multinational Company of the Year,2025	Viatris
8	Excellence in Pharma: Wholesale/Distribution, 2025	UNICHEM Ghana Ltd
9	Excellence in Pharma: Manufacturing,2025	Kinapharma Ltd
10	Excellence in Pharma: Community Pharmacy, 2025	UNICOM Chemist
11	Hospital Pharmacy of the Year	The Bank Hospital Pharmacy
12	Young Achiever of the Year, 2025	Pharm. Dr. Mrs. Grace Nelson
13	Excellence in Pharmacy Practice Research, 2025	Pharm. Dr. Francisca Zigah
14	Excellence in Pharma: Health Systems & Administration,2025	Pharm. Bernard Badu Bediako
15	Excellence in Pharma: Education (Prof. A.N. Tackie Award),2025	School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana
16	Academic Pharmacist of the Year,2025	Pharm. Prof. Christian Agyare
17	CEO of the Year, (Ernest Bediako Sampong Award), 2025	Pharm.  Dr. Kofi Nsiah-Poku
18	Lifetime Achievement Award (Kwabena Ohene-Manu Award),2025	Pharm. Abraham Gyesie
19	Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing Pharmacist of the Year, 2025	Pharm. Jacqueline Acquah
20	Best Online Pharmacy, 2025	Aide Chemists
21	Excellence in Pharma Research: Clinical Trial Facility of the Year,2025	Kintampo Health Research Centre
22	Excellence in Pharma: Regulation (T.C. Corquaye Award), 2025	FDA Clinical Trials Department
23	Pharmaceutical Company of the Year, 2025	Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Ltd