QUEENSLAND University of Technology has awarded honorary doctorate degrees to Rhonda and Terry White (pictured), the pioneering Queensland pharmacy couple who co-founded the Terry White Group.
Both are alumni of QUT, and in bestowing the awards, the University recognised Rhonda's distinguished service to the community and the significant contributions she had made to the pharmacy profession, including the education of pharmacists.
Terry was acknowledged for distinguished service to the community, in particular through public office, and the leadership roles he has played within the pharmacy profession.
Terry White opened his first pharmacy in 1958 at Woody Point, while Rhonda White opened her own pharmacy at Clontarf in 1964.
In 1994, they went on to establish the country's first national pharmacy franchise, Terry White Chemists, together with their son, Anthony.
The group has since grown to become the largest pharmacy network in Australia with about 500 pharmacies, now incorporating the Chemmart brand as well.
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