Rescheduling for vitamin B6 products
The medicines regulator will change certain dosages to pharmacist-only from next year due to concerns about nerve damage The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says vitamin B6 dosages between 51 and …
Priceline Pharmacy grows sales
The chain says it’s lifted its half-year revenue amid tough competition in the retail pharmacy market, with a few factors helping its campaign Priceline Pharmacy grew its sales by more …
ACCC approves Ramsay hospital deal
The competition watchdog says it won’t stand in the way of the country’s largest private hospital operator acquiring a major Canberra asset Ramsay Health Care says Canberra’s National Capital Private …
Not-for-profit plan: Employees given Healthscope update
Receivers have detailed plans to secure the future of the hospital operator Healthscope’s receivers say they’ve come up with a plan that will give “stability to Australia’s hospital system”, which …
Mayne Pharma sues former suitor
Action has been launched in the NSW Supreme Court after the takeover agreement was pulled Mayne Pharma is suing its US ex-suitor Cosette and its private equity backer Avista Healthcare …
‘Turning the traditional pharmacy model on its head’: CWH founders rocket up rich list
In the wake of their merger pay day, the three founders’ net worth has been revealed by Forbes magazine, with another pharmacy name joining the top 25 wealthiest Australians Chemist …
CSL slides amid US vax policy
The global biotech dropped its CEO and saw its share price plummet after flagging a fall in profit, competition in iron generics and the impact of US vaccine policy Melbourne-based …
‘The pharmacist is the hero’
A national chain has detailed its strategy to grow its footprint and put pharmacists centre stage, as it revamps its network of 46 stores The new leader of South Australia-helmed …
‘Lack of controls’: Are GLP-1s being prescribed to vulnerable patients?
Reports of GLP-1s being prescribed to vulnerable Australians have alarmed eating disorder support organisations, but regulators say there is no rise in associated cases The national medicines regulator says it …
Vaccine focus reduced in platform’s profit push
An ASX-listed pharmacy engagement company will shift focus amid changes to vaccine uptake in the US Pharmacy management platform Adheris Health – formerly MedAdvisor – plans to reduce its reliance …
Infinity interest revealed
The collapsed pharmacy group’s receivers are targeting a bulk sale, with a source revealing how many potential suitors have lined up – and others sharing concerns about competition A campaign …
Under a cloud
Sunscreen is a staple for pharmacies and their customers, however, recent investigations by Choice and the TGA have cast doubt over makers’ SPF claims In pharmacies across Australia, top-selling sunscreens …