Throughout her career as a pharmacy owner, educator and member of various boards, Kristen Watt has distinguished herself as a passionate and tireless advocate for the pharmacy profession—in her own community and on an international scale.
As owner of Kristen’s Pharmacy, she works relentlessly to address issues impacting patient choice and access and is unafraid to speak out about pressing issues, such as the regulation of nicotine products in pharmacies and the need for continued exemptions for controlled substances prescriptions. Her efforts have earned her the Pharmacy Practice + Business Award—Raise Your Voice.
In the educational setting, Kristen has inspired future graduates by co-ordinating hands-on experiences for pharmacy students, giving them the chance to learn in an innovative community-focused setting. On a recent medical aid trip to Zambia, she also advocated for the building of a medical clinic in partnership with local officials and International Needs Zambia.
“I enjoy shaping the narrative and being honest about the struggles, challenges, opportunities and wins for the profession and our patients,” says Kristen. Read more about Kristin’s advocacy efforts here. She is also featured in the February issue of Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine. You can contact her at kristen.n.watt@gmail.com.
The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacists providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. Pharmacy Practice + Business and its web portal, CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca are Canada’s leading independent journal and website serving pharmacist’s news, clinical, practice and business information needs.
