Here’s the translation to American English:
Mariano González, former president of the Federation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs of Castilla-La Mancha (FEFCAM), has received the Commitment to Rural Pharmacy Award, presented by the Spanish Society of Rural Pharmacy (SEFAR) during the First National Congress of Rural Pharmacy, held this weekend in Alicante. This award recognizes his dedication and efforts on behalf of rural pharmacies, which are crucial for the community.
During the award ceremony, González emphasized the importance of rural pharmacies, describing them as “the symbol of the Mediterranean pharmacy model.” He pointed out that, although they are small, they are essential businesses that require support, stressing that “rural pharmacy is the community and is life.” These words reflect the vitality and relevance of these institutions in the local environment.
The former president recalled some of the projects developed during his tenure at FEFCAM, including the documentary “The Roman Apothecary” and the “Decalogue of Demands of Rural Pharmacy,” which was created in collaboration with SEFAR during the COVID pandemic. He also mentioned the employment initiative “Rural Journey,” which is still ongoing.
With a career in the sector that began in 1988, González served as president of FEFCAM from 2016 to 2024. Currently, in addition to his work with FEFCAM, he is a member of the Gender Violence Table of the City Council of Valdepeñas as a representative of pharmacists and a member of the Business Development Committee of the Official College of Pharmacists of Ciudad Real. His management has been marked by the promotion of projects aimed at modernizing pharmacies and diversifying the services they offer, as well as his participation in various solidarity initiatives.
Since its founding in 1999, FEFCAM has defended the interests of more than 400 pharmacies in Castilla-La Mancha, integrating various provincial associations within its structure. The organization has continually worked to strengthen the role of pharmacies in the social and business fabric of the region.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
