Chemist Warehouse expands its Irish store network with Dublin superstore  Australian discount giant, Chemist Warehouse (CWH) continues to build its overseas business, opening its 12th store in Ireland in the …

Shortages of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches are set to continue in 2025, PBS warns  Pharmacists are being reminded that some, but not all, of the HRT products covered by the …

Future of pharmacy programs secured with Department confirming funding beyond 30 June 2025  Funding for a range of pharmacy programs that was set to expire at the end of the …

Adverse reactions linked to popular “practitioner only” supplements highlight role of pharmacists  Patients with pre-existing conditions are being urged to consult a health professional before taking any new product, following …

Sigma shareholders urged to back resolutions in favour of merger with Chemist Warehouse  Sigma Healthcare’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse offers a “transformational opportunity”, the company’s chair, Michael Sammells says.  …

Government announces $4.2 billion Pharmacy Wholesaler Agreement to “ensure medicines stay cheaper and on pharmacy shelves”  Community Service Obligation (CSO) wholesalers will see a 34% increase in funding from the …

Healthcare consumers are frustrated by limitations around pharmacists’ scope of practice, report reveals  Consumers believe pharmacists can and should play a greater role in the delivery of healthcare services including …

Pharmacists raise $8000 for the Pharmacists’ Support Service at the Victorian Chemists’ Golf Club’s charity day  Without swinging a club, the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) was a winner at the …

Sigma and Chemist Warehouse schedule EGMs for merger votes on 29 January 2025  Shareholders are being urged to back Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH’s) proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare, with Jack Gance …

Amcal franchisees are “cautiously optimistic” that Sigma’s merger with Chemist Warehouse will deliver fresh investment in the brand  Should Sigma Healthcare shareholders vote to support its proposed merger with Chemist …

Suspected tampering concerns prompt recalls for three Caruso’s products  Caruso’s Natural Health is recalling batches of its Wee Less, Bloat Eze and Ashwagandha 7500 products due to “unknown capsules” being …

Guild issues ‘open invitation’ to medical lobby groups to “swap ideas and work together” to improve patient care  Criticism of community pharmacy by leaders of the medical profession needs to …