Longtime Hannaford pharmacist Brad Hamilton has become the first representative from Maine to be named president of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Hamilton, who has been with Hannaford for more than 20 years and serves as regional pharmacy operations manager, was elected by state board of pharmacy representatives from across the country at the association’s annual meeting in May.
For NABP, he is tasked with overseeing the association’s work to support and advocate on behalf of its member boards of pharmacy nationwide to protect public health through innovative programs and services.
“It’s a true privilege to be selected to lead those on the front lines of public health, not only in our region but across the country,” Hamilton said. “Since my early days as a Hannaford pharmacist in Jay, Maine, I’ve gained a profound respect for the vital role local pharmacists play in helping to ensure our communities are healthy and thriving.”
In addition, Hamilton continues to serve on the Maine Board of Pharmacy, where he has been a member for more than a decade, including terms as president and VP.
In 2018, he became the first Mainer in more than a century to be elected to the NABP Executive Committee. In that role, he contributed to multiple task forces focused on advancing pharmacy technician education and practices, expanding international membership and shaping regulatory policy grounded in standards of care.
“We’re incredibly proud of Brad and his unwavering commitment to public health,” said Wendy Boynton, director of pharmacy operations at Hannaford Supermarkets. “I’m confident he’ll represent Maine and the pharmacy profession with integrity, vision and a strong commitment to advancing patient care on a national level.”
Hamilton has received several accolades, including the 2022 Bowl of Hygeia Award from the American Pharmacists Association Foundation and Maine Pharmacy Association and the 2021 Excellence in Pharmacy Award from the University of New England School of Pharmacy. In 2014, he was the recipient of Hannaford’s Retail Operations Honorary Backpack Award for his commitment to the company’s pharmacy operations.
Hannaford’s full-service pharmacies offer convenient prescription refills and immunization at most locations throughout New England and New York.
About Hannaford Supermarkets
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets operates 189 stores in the Northeast, most with full-service pharmacies. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
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