ACCC alleges misleading representation over Voltaren pain relief gels
GSK says it’s disappointed after the ACCC announced it was taking it and Novartis to court over alleged misleading representations The ACCC announced that it has instituted proceedings in the …
Cyber Monday a winner for online retail
Australians are embracing global online sales events, with Cyber Weekend sales surging year on year Rakuten Marketing has revealed a 68% increase in Cyber Monday online retail conversions year on …
How Amazon could influence Govt pharmacy decisions
It’s here at last: Amazon has launched in Australia, and pharmacy needs to brace itself On Tuesday, December 5, Amazon, which has for some time operated a digital bookstore and …
‘What would be the problem with more Chemist Warehouses offering lower prices to consumers?’: Leyonhjelm
The Guild’s David Quilty has defended the ownership and location rules to the Senate’s red tape inquiry Pharmacy stakeholders including the Guild, Pharmacy Board and PSA, as well as industry …
Capital Chemist stars shine
Capital Chemist Wanniassa has rounded out a bumper year by taking out the banner group’s top award Elise Apolloni, co-owner of the multi-award-winning pharmacy, paid tribute to her team and …
Remove constraints on pharmacy competition: report
A new report from the Grattan Institute has called for the deregulation of pharmacy in the name of enhancing competition Competition in Australia: Too Little of a Good Thing? looks …
Australia’s 10 most expensive drugs
Expensive medicines used to treat hepatitis C have cost the government more than any other drugs over the past year New figures based on PBS and RPBS scripts for the …
Rhonda White: ‘Our role is underplayed’
AJP chats with Rhonda White about direct supply, why governments must utilise pharmacy more, and why the profession has a very human future Pharmacy legend Rhonda White has received the …
The week in review
It’s been a big week for Victoria in community pharmacy Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying bill has been passed; the scheme will be accessible following an 18-month implementation period. Also in …
Spray-on sunscreen used incorrectly
The Cancer Council no longer recommends the use of aerosol sunscreens, its CEO says Professor Sancha Aranda told reporters yesterday that Australians continue to use sunscreen incorrectly – to the …
Spate of break-ins on the Sunshine Coast
Police are investigating a string of pharmacy break and enters on the Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast detectives have released a number of images of a person that they hope may …
Could Wesfarmers, Woolies or Walgreens acquire CWH?
A sale of Chemist Warehouse might be possible in the near future, according to an article in The Australian which speculates on the discount giant’s future. “The $5 billion-odd pharmacy …