The C&D award is made annually. This prestigious award, which is sponsored by the Chemist and Druggist magazine, is intended to recognise individuals who i) have made a significant contribution to the field of pharmacy practice research and ii) have the potential to become a leader in the field. 

The C&D award nominations are reviewed by the BPC Practice Research Panel. The winner of the Medal will receive a cheque for £1,000 and will be required to deliver a 30 minute lecture at the Conference. It will be delivered during one of the plenary sessions alongside the Conference Science Medal lecture.

Applicants do not necessarily have to be based in a school of pharmacy or be a registered pharmacist. International applicants are welcome. Previous award holders are:

1999 Felicity Smith
2000 Judy Cantrill
2001 Carmel Hughes
2002 Janie Sheridan
2003 Karen Hassell
2004 Ian Wong
2005 Briony Dean-Franklin
2006 Rob Horne

Candidates can apply for the award themselves, or be nominated by a colleague. They are asked to forward an academic CV, to include details of grants held, publications, plenary conference presentations, professional and academic record including peer review experience, together with a lecture outline. The lecture outline should include the research areas and topics that will be covered and a statement of how the research contributes to knowledge and policy in relation to health care generally and pharmacy practice specifically. It is anticipated that the outline will be approximately 1000 words.

Application deadline is 5pm Friday 16th March 2007. The successful applicant will be notified by early June.