Changing landscape hits MedAdvisor revenue
The digital platform said the sale of its US business is still on the table, as global pharmacy dynamics shift MedAdvisor Solutions posted a fall in its full year profit …
Seller’s market: Young buyers are back
Full scope optimism has brought a new cohort of buyers into the market, but supply has dropped, a conference has heard Younger buyers have signalled their intention to buy pharmacies …
Finding trustworthy AI deemed essential
Investing in quality AI products will be essential to patient privacy, as pharmacies continue to introduce time-saving applications to the way they practice, a conference has heard Artificial intelligence may …
‘It’s a better way to supply healthcare’
NSW pharmacists will be able to treat certain skin conditions as part of permanent practice, with anti-viral flu treatment the next target The NSW Premier Chris Minns says a successful …
Medicinal cannabis: minimising harm in a changing landscape
Regulators have raised the alarm about soaring cannabis scripts, issuing new guidance in a bid to minimise patient harm and curb inappropriate prescribing. Kate Cowling reports on what’s happened—and what …
New sunscreens pulled over SPF fears
More sunscreen brands have hit pause on sales following Choice’s damning SPF findings earlier this year, as questions are raised about how many share the same base formulations Several sunscreens …
Priceline’s lessons from Bunnings and Kmart
Wesfarmers Health is adopting similar strategies to its retail giant siblings to grow its margins and market share Private label is set to become a bigger part of the Priceline …
RHC pharmacy revenue up amid broader headwinds
Hospital and community pharmacy revenue increased 8% in an otherwise tough year for the hospital operator Australia’s largest hospital operator Ramsay Health Care posted a 97% drop in net profit …
Priceline sales boost Wesfarmers Health revenue
The retail conglomerate says consumer demand lifted the health division’s earnings, but wholesale challenges continue Priceline owner Wesfarmers Health increased its revenue by 5.5% in the past financial year, with …
CWH contract loss bites into EBOS’ revenue
The New Zealand-based wholesaler posted a drop in revenue and profit after its CWH supply contract ended, but says TWC and high value medicines have delivered for the business EBOS’ …
Chemist Warehouse’s $10bn milestone
The first official look at combined Sigma and Chemist Warehouse earnings shows the retail giant has grown further, with greater expansion on the cards Wholesaler Sigma Healthcare has reported an …
‘We are deeply sorry’: Sunscreen pulled, brand admits SPF irregularity
A popular sunscreen brand says independent testing showed a product ‘demonstrated significant, and candidly, atypical variability’ in SPF data, prompting its withdrawal, as TGA admits its testing takes time Australian …