Rural pharmacy supporter thanked

From left: CSU Chancellor Lawrie Willett, Orange pharmacist, Malcolm Rosborough, and chair of the Charles Sturt Pharmacy Foundation, Peter Gissing, at the Foundation's annual dinner in Orange on Saturday night.

An Orange pharmacist has been recognised for his contribution to rural pharmacy education.

Malcolm Rosborough, owner of McCarthy's Soul Pattinson Chemist, received a certificate of appreciation from the Charles Sturt Pharmacy Foundation in recognition of his "considerable support" at the Foundation’s annual dinner in Orange, NSW on Saturday night.

Chair of the Foundation, Peter Gissing, said Mr Rosborough was among the first to show support for the CSU pharmacy program which began in 1997 as the first non-metropolitan pharmacy program in Australia.

"Not only has he provided significant direct financial assistance to the Pharmacy Foundation but Malcolm and McCarthy’s Pharmacy have willingly and enthusiastically embraced the CSU pharmacy program and provided support in every possible way," he said.

On accepting the award, Mr Rosborough said there were three ways to support the pharmacy industry - political, financial or academic - and he encouraged attendees to follow his lead and give just $10 a day, or the cost of two coffees and a biscuit, to help pharmacy students through the Foundation.

Mr Rosborough’s wife, Dr Heather Robinson, a lecturer at the pharmacy school, was also thanked for her support.

The Foundation has supported the development of the CSU pharmacy program by contributing to the establishment of suitable facilities at the Wagga Wagga and Orange campuses, and providing scholarships to students.

25-Sep-2007