New approach pitched to avoid discharge medication errors
Co-ordinated stewardship approach key to improving medications management during transitions of care, experts believe Adopting a collaborative “stewardship approach” to managing patients’ medications as they are transitioned out of hospital …
Ramsay Health Care flags wage concerns
Pharmacy delivers growth for Ramsay Health Care in 2024, but the next 12 months are unlikely to be smooth sailing Private health and pharmacy operator Ramsay Health Care has increased …
Priceline sales boost Wesfarmers Health results
Pharmacy business delivers growth for Wesfarmers, with Priceline franchise network continuing its expansion Wesfarmers Health lifted its revenue by almost 6% in the most recent financial year, with strong Priceline …
Sigma backer gives financial update
A top Sigma shareholder has shared how investing in the wholesaler has added to its fund, as the market continues to wait for the watchdog’s decision on the proposed Chemist …
EBOS lifts revenue, looks to post-CWH supply future
A strong year for community pharmacy helped to boost sales for the wholesaler and distributor, with the now-finished Chemist Warehouse deal accounting for almost 17% of its revenue Pharmacy wholesaler …
MedAdvisor to debut AI medication advisor
MedAdvisor Solutions is set to demo a life-sized, conversation artificial intelligence solution named ‘Sandy’ at a US conference MedAdvisor has teamed up with Brand Engagement Network (BEN) to build an …
Pharmacists should be allowed to do more: survey
Most elderly consumers want pharmacists to be able to widen their scope, with almost half wishing they could diagnose and manage common, minor conditions, a survey has found The NAB …
Decision delivered on IT entitlements dispute
Fred IT wins PharmX/Corum appeal after multi-year legal battle relating to entitlements Pharmacy technology company Fred IT has won its appeal against PharmX, which means it will need be repaid …
More progress needed to Close the Gap on Indigenous health
Gaps remain in the provision of healthcare to First Nations Australians, the Productivity Commission finds The Productivity Commission’s (PC’s) latest ‘Closing the Gap’ update says more culturally-safe and convenient holistic …
Major shareholder again reduces stake in Sigma
HMC Capital has lowered its voting power in Sigma to just over 12% after owning 19% earlier this year A top Sigma Healthcare investor has reduced its stake in the …
Fees help to drive MedAdvisor revenue growth
MedAdvisor says it expects fees to “build over time” to support licensing and health programs, as it reports a jump in revenue Medication software company MedAdvisor’s quarterly revenue climbed 32%, …
Shareholders back CWH/Sigma deal, face risks if it fails: analyst
Sigma shares rallied to an eight-year high, but one analyst says investors could be exposed if the CWH deal doesn’t get the green light The share market appears to be …