Deaths spark renewed naloxone supply call
The opioid-linked deaths of four people in Melbourne has intensified calls for pharmacies to stock naloxone A synthetic opioid was found in the bodies of two men, one woman and …
EBOS lifts stake in MedAdvisor
EBOS said its expanded holding is an investment, amid speculation the digital company could be a takeover target for an international player Pharmaceutical wholesaler EBOS has increased its ownership in …
Icon changes course on Victorian lease after ACCC probe
Icon Group has withdrawn plans to lease part of a Victorian hospital for a new radiation oncology clinic, putting an end to an ACCC review Oncology pharmacy specialist Icon Group …
CommBank to introduce new payment solution
The “omni-channel” payment system will be available in FY25 The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is set to launch a new pharmacy payment platform, after a successful 18-month pilot involving almost two …
New student award and networking opportunities launched
PSA and PDL launch new award to recognise one student volunteer working at the Society’s annual conference in August Pharmacy students will be given the chance to help out and …
Sigma shares rebound after post-ACCC statement dive
The wholesaler’s shares have rallied, but analysts are unsure of future upside for investors The Sigma Healthcare share price had its best day in more than three months, after dipping …
Could CWH/Sigma merger prompt retail pharmacy foreclosures?
ACCC highlights “foreclosure of retail pharmacies” among its concerns about the proposed Sigma and CWH merger The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) wants to take a closer look at …
CWH/Sigma merger ‘raises competition concerns’: ACCC
ACCC seeks further stakeholder submissions over Sigma’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse The competition watchdog has listed a host of concerns about the proposed Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse merger, …
ACCC concerned about Icon Group expansion plans
The competition watchdog has raised concerns about Icon Group’s plans to pick up leases at three Australian hospitals The major supplier of radiation oncology and hospital pharmacy services wants to …
MediSecure falls into administration after cyber attack
Hacked company had asked for Federal Government funding for data breach-related costs Digital script provider MediSecure has gone into voluntary administration, less than a month after a major data hack …
‘We have never been more advanced’: Sigma chair
Sigma bosses have told investors it’s in a strong position to improve its value, even if the CWH merger is blocked by the competition watchdog At the company’s Annual General …
‘First strike’ against big pay day for Sigma CEO
Plans to try and retain Sigma Healthcare’s chief executive with a cash payment of up to $2 million if the Chemist Warehouse merger fails have split the wholesaler’s shareholders Sigma’s …