Chemist Warehouse plans ‘up to’ 20 Irish outlets
And the ‘McDonald’s of pharmacy’ will open a 7th new pharmacy in July says Irish press report Chemist Warehouse has plans to open as many as 20 pharmacies in Ireland …
Skerritt’s successor slips in unannounced
Professor Tony Lawler was formerly CMO with Tasmanian health department The new head of the Therapeutic Goods Administration has made his way into the role with not even an announcement …
Mundipharma’s consumer health bought by iNova for $810m
Funds from Betadine purchase to be held in escrow to bankroll opioid crisis recompense iNova has bought Mundipharma International’s consumer health care business, centred around the Betadine product range for …
Semaglutide cancer and depression risks investigation
Concerns Ozempic ingredient may be related to thyroid cancer and suicide ideation draws attention of EMA Semaglutide, the active ingredient in hyped diabetes and weight loss drug, Ozempic and others, …
API distribution workers return to work – for the moment
Four day strike action over 7% pay claim ceases but may resume later in the week Almost 200 workers at Australian Pharmaceutical Industries’ Dandenong distribution centre have returned to work …
Wesfarmers/API SILK Laser deal back on
WA giant does U-turn on $180m deal after walking away less than a month ago Wesfarmers continues its health care expansion announcing it has entered into a takeover deal via …
Union walkout at Sydney hospital
Ward staff and many others seeking a 6.5% pay rise to help staff retention A number of hospital staff in a variety of different capacities covered by the Health Services …
EBOS’ post-Chemist Warehouse future not so bleak; brokers
Finance specialists see trans-Tasman healthcare giant’s business diversity as softening contract loss blow While the recent announcement that Sigma had won back the full Chemist Warehouse distribution sent the distributor’s …
MedAdvisor jobs go in ‘strategic review’
Company to reduce local staff by 20% on back of successful GuildLink acquisition Medication management company MedAdvisor will reduce its Australian workforce by one-fifth as a result of its acquisition …
Anaemia aspirin risk for over-70s
Daily aspirin use increases risk by 20% according to new study Older adults who take low-dose aspirin over a prolonged period should be regularly monitored for anaemia, researchers into aspirin use …
Sigma’s financial officer resigns
Organisation stalwart Gary Woodford steps up in interim CFO capacity Sigma Healthcare’s chief financial officer (CFO) Nigel Simonsz has resigned to take on a role outside as group CFO and …
Regional pharmacy reduces hours ahead off double-dispensing hit
Former POTY tries to “get ahead of the inevitable impact” from government policy change A regional NSW pharmacy will be reducing its trading hours from early next month in an …