Location rules ‘could be changed by governments immediately:’ report
Rules help “establish local monopolies” and have left population-to-pharmacy ratios 50% worse than when introduced, says Productivity Commission Location and ownership rules have been slammed as uncompetitive and leading to …
Amcal confirms Guardian absorption
Franchisees will get “significant incentives and assistance” to transition to Amcal by end of 2023, company announces Sigma pharmacy brand Amcal has confirmed the AJP’s exclusive report that the Guardian …
End of the road for Guardian banner group
Franchisees to be encouraged to move over to Amcal brand The 150-store Guardian banner group will cease to exist within a year and its franchisees will be encouraged to move …
Pharmacy gets its own TV series
Parallel World Pharmacy blends fantasy with pharmacy to produce the season’s animé cult hit The world of pharmacy has been light on fictional heroes – or fictional representations at all …
It’s all about retail: Sigma boss
Ramsunder outlines his consumer-led vision as the company names a new Guardian and Amcal boss. Newish Sigma Healthcare chief executive Vikesh Ramsunder is looking to significantly boost the company’s retail …
Gance outlines CWH expansion plan
Pharmacy giant could open in Israel within the year: report Chemist Warehouse chair Jack Gance has said the disruptive pharmacy chain could open mooted operations in Israel within a year, …
Antidepressants top NPS prescriptions list
But swansong General Practice Insights Report shows lipid-modifiers close behind in total prescriptions overview Antidepressants made up the largest proportion of medicines – including prescriptions and repeats – prescribed by …
Wizard Wheadon conjures up slew of business awards
Kalgoorlie pharmacy owner and team take out 4 local gongs Pharmacy of the Year 2022 finalist Elise Wheadon and her Wizard Pharmacy team have taken out four prizes in Kalgoorlie-Boulder …
Ramsay $28b takeover is off
“Year’s biggest…deal” ceases to be as buyer consortium withdraws offer, Ramsay confirms in ASX release The troubled potential takeover bid for Ramsay Health Care to the tune of around $28 …
Zantac cancer court cases loom
Mass international litigation could cost pharma companies up to $66 billion, say analysts Pharmaceutical companies which have sold antacid drug Zantac (ranitidine) could face multi-billions of dollars in damages if …
Delivery app joins pharmacy home delivery fray
DoorDash partners with Chemist2U, Packapill and Medmate DoorDash, one of the big four of home delivery services, has announced it will deliver “certain” prescription and OTC medicines via deals with …
Ozempic shortage extends into new year – but it’s still earning big
Meanwhile semaglutide medication Wegovy – indicated purely for weight loss – is added to the ARTG The enduring drought of type-2 diabetes medication Ozempic, blamed on its being prescribed off-label …