CWH continues overseas expansion
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 …
HRT shortages to continue
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 …
Funding secured for non-8CPA programs
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 …
Pharmacists ‘crucial’ in supporting safe supplement use: BioCeuticals
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 …
Case for merger ‘highly compelling’: Sigma chair
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. …
Wholesalers secure funding boost
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 …
Patients back scope expansion
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 …
Golf day scores funding boost for PSS
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 …
Merger next step in CWH evolution: Gance
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 …
Sigma’s undertakings give cause for optimism
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 …
Wee Less warning
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 …
Time for doctors to focus on patient care: Guild
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 …