The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is proud to celebrate RPS Fellow Dr Raliat Onatade, who has been awarded Pharmacist of the Year at the Black Healthcare Awards 2025.

The Black Healthcare Awards, hosted annually by the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN), shine spotlight on the outstanding achievements of Black professionals across the health sector.

The Pharmacist of the Year Award recognises individual pharmacists working in community or hospital settings who have made an outstanding contribution to delivering optimal care, demonstrated innovation or made an impact through their research.

Dr Onatade’s award is a testament to her significant contributions to pharmacy practice, patient care and research, as well as her leadership and impact within the profession.

Dr Raliat Onatade said:

“Thank you to the RPS for the recognition. It is a privilege to be a member of the pharmacy profession and for my work to be acknowledged.  This award inspires me to continue to advocate for, and support, innovative pharmacy practice in order to improve the health and care of patients and the public.”

The RPS congratulates Dr Onatade on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to continuing to celebrate her ongoing contributions to pharmacy and healthcare.

For more information about the awards and the full list of winners, visit the Black Healthcare Awards website.

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