David Samways Award

The PDIG David Samways Award for excellence in medicines procurement is an annual award. This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has provided a sustained and notable contribution to this critical pharmacy service speciality. The award winner is decided by the PDIG steering committee and presented at the June Summer Symposium. The award is in memory of David Samways, Regional Medicines Procurement Specialist for South West Region who conmtributed greatly to the development of medicines procurement on a local, regional and national basis.

The first recipient of this Award in 2007 was Peter Sharott, Director, London, Eastern and South East Specialist Pharmacy Services. This much coveted Pharmacy award marks the continuous contribution that Peter has made to excellence in medicines procurement over a number of years.

The Award winner for 2008 was John Sithers.