Meet the Clinical Pharmacists Team
WellSouth employ a number of Clinical Pharmacists who work within primary care to support and educate whānau on how to get the best out of their medication.
Brooke Blue
Clinical Pharmacist Office Based, Dunedin
I’ve spent most of my pharmacy career in the community setting, my passion for making a meaningful difference in people’s health journeys led me back to university to pursue postgraduate clinical studies, which paved the way for my current role as a Clinical Pharmacist at WellSouth. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals to achieve better health outcomes—especially those who may not otherwise have had the opportunity. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, we have two young boys and we enjoy mountain biking, skiing, nature walks, exploring and travelling to new places.
Tilley Carroll
Practice Based Pharmacist, Te Anau
I have a community pharmacy background and joined the WellSouth Clinical Pharmacy team part-time in 2024. I work one day a week at Fiordland Medical Practice in Te Anau, and the rest of the week I spend teaching pharmacy technicians. I enjoy working closely with the practice team and believe in a holistic and patient-centred approach to healthcare. Outside of work I enjoy making the most of living in Fiordland and on wet and wintery days curling up next to the fire with a good book.
Simon Chittock
Clinical Pharmacist/ Population Health Pharmacist in Pharmacy, Dunedin
I am originally from Gore but have been in Dunedin for 15 years now so tend to call Dunedin my home. My background is in community pharmacy but in 2020 after finishing a diploma in clinical pharmacy, I started working at WellSouth in a clinical role. In 2023 I completed a certificate in prescribing and feel very passionate about primary care. I work a split role at Dunedin South Medical Centre and Dunedin Health Centre. If I am not in the practice, you will find me hiking or fishing for trout in our local rivers.
Sonia Cox
Clinical Pharmacist in Pharmacy, Dunedin
I’m a clinical pharmacist of 20 plus years, now working as a practice-based pharmacist prescriber.
I enjoy helping people get the most out of their medicines, and to help colleagues prescribe medicines.
Out of work I enjoy gardening, DIY, dog walking, and tramping.
Catherine Herd
Clinical Pharmacist in Pharmacy, Dunedin
Originally from Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, I started my pharmacy journey in Ōtepoti/Dunedin as a pharmacy student. After graduating I worked at Wellington Hospital and then moved back to Ōtepoti to be part of the New Zealand Formulary development team. I undertook postgraduate study during this time and became interested in what I could do as a pharmacist working with a general practice team.
I started working for WellSouth in 2016 as a Clinical Pharmacist. I really enjoy getting to know people and their health needs and supporting people to improve their health. Since 2021, I have been based at Broadway Medical Centre.
Away from work I enjoy walking, baking, movies, travel, and spending time with my family.
Nick Leach
Clinical Pharmacist in Pharmacy, Central Otago and Mataura
I have a long background in community, hospital (in New Zealand and overseas) and over the last 10 years in general practice as a pharmacist prescriber. I am very lucky to call Wanaka home, having grown up in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
I am passionate about being integrated into the general practice team to improve long term medical conditions for patients. My particular focus is working alongside the person to achieve small manageable lifestyle improvements together with medication changes to improve long term health outcomes.
I work across three different practices which makes for variety in my work.
I am a wife, a mum to both a human and furry kids, and love the outdoors that Wanaka (and NZ) offer on the doorstep such as mountain biking, snowboarding, walking and tramping.
Sadia Mirza
Practice-based Pharmacist, Invercargill
Having grown up in Dunedin, I studied at Otago University and started working in community pharmacy for a few years. I then worked as a rotational pharmacist at Dunedin Hospital for five years and covered most of the wards during this time. Following this, I worked as a Senior Professional Practice Fellow at Otago University, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, and seeing patients at the School of Pharmacy Clinic.
Over the years, I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy from Curtin University (Australia) in 2014, registered as a US Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist in 2015, then completed a Master of Clinical Pharmacy from Monash University (Australia) in 2018.
Early 2024 I started working part-time at WellSouth, and I’m currently based at He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre and also cover Bluff Medical Centre patients.
I enjoy being able to put my clinical skills to use to help patients and achieve better health outcomes for them. Outside of work, I am a busy mum of two, I enjoy baking and travelling around the South Island.
Bex McDonald
Clinical Pharmacist in Pharmacy, Invercargill
I am originally from Wellington/Wairarapa but moved to Invercargill in 2011 and have been based here ever since. I have experience in hospital, community and primary care pharmacy. I was based in a large medical centre for several years working alongside a large team of GPs, NPs and nurses, and have recently transitioned into more of an office-based role, with a rural and equity focus.
I have a special interest in chronic pain management and improving diabetes management, and a passion for helping people to better understand how to use their medicines and other strategies to improve their health.
Angela Renall
Team Lead and Pharmacist Prescriber, Dunedin
Originally from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, I have called Ōtepoti Dunedin home since 2011. I have the privilege to work in a split roll, first as programme lead for pharmacy where I lead a team of amazing pharmacists employed at WellSouth and provide guidance to the wider WellSouth Community about anything related to pharmacy in Southern.
Secondly, I spend half of my time each week working as a prescribing pharmacist in a low-cost practice in Dunedin. I enjoying working in collaboration with a primary care team and being able to make a real difference in people’s health journeys.
Outside of work I enjoy supporting our children on the side of many sports fields and spending our free time on boating adventures or biking.
Lisa Richards
Pou Tōkeke Māori, Population Health Pharmacist, Dunedin
My passion for healthcare and helping others led me to pursue a career in pharmacy. I came down to Ōtepoti Dunedin to study, graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy and registered as a Pharmacist in December 2020.
Since then, I have been working in community pharmacy and have made Dunedin my home. I’m excited to continue making a positive impact on the health of our community in my WellSouth role.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing netball, spending time with friends and family, and getting stuck into a good book.
Lisa.Richards@wellsouth.org.nz
Read up about Population Health Pharmacists here.
Sandy So
Pou Tōkeke Pacific Population Health Pharmacist, Dunedin
I'm a second-generation Chinese New Zealander, born and raised in Balclutha. Returning to the region I grew up in has been incredibly fulfilling, allowing me to contribute directly to the health and wellbeing of the place I proudly call home. With experience in secondary care at Auckland Hospital and now in primary care, I offer a broad and well-rounded perspective on patient care. My passion for equitable healthcare began early, supporting non-English-speaking family members through medical appointments. That first hand experience continues to be my ‘why,’ fuelling my drive to improve access and outcomes for vulnerable communities.
Read up about Population Health Pharmacists here.