Vale Josephine Host
Profession mourns death of a mentor who was committed to helping others thrive Pharmacists are paying tribute to Mooloolaba Beach Pharmacy owner, Josephine Host, who died on Sunday morning. The …
Choice Chemist continues rapid growth
Pharmacy services provider retains status as one of Australia’s fastest-growing businesses Choice Chemist is the country’s second fastest-growing company according to the Australian Financial Review’s 2026 Fast 100 ranking. The …
Union steps up National Pharmacies action
Professional Pharmacists Australia urges followers to email National Pharmacies’ chief executive as pay dispute continues “Pharmacy has changed! Our pay hasn’t,” is the message Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) is sharing …
Verrocchis make $4m a year pledge
Chemist Warehouse co-founder’s family formalises philanthropy through foundation Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital is set to receive “at least” $500,000 through a new charitable foundation established by Chemist Warehouse co-founder, Mario Verrocchi and …
Pharmacist named Brisbane’s Women in Business Ambassador
Epic Pharmacy co-founder to lead push to increase female representation in business management in Brisbane Brisbane’s Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, has named pharmacist Cathie Reid as the city’s Women in …
CWH takes first step into UK pharmacy
Australian discounter debuts in London, with a second store to open in the UK’s capital before Christmas Chemist Warehouse is taking its first steps in “disciplined” expansion into the British market, with …
Demand pushing pharmacy wages up: Guild
Pharmacists’ remuneration has “changed considerably over the last 12 months”, a new report reveals Data from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s latest Remuneration Trends report shows pharmacists’ wages are on …
Regulator hits CWH-linked entity with $198k fine
ASIC penalises Chemist Warehouse operator for allegedly failing to lodge audited financial reports on time for FY 2025 Pharmacy ownership group, East Yarra Friendly Society Pty Ltd, has paid an …
Pham to join PSA national board
NSW-based pharmacy lecturer and PhD candidate, Lily Pham, will join the PSA national board in January as the new ECP director After three and a half years as the Pharmaceutical Society …
Ownership applications under review
Chemist Warehouse leads the way in securing approved pharmacy business ownership licences under Queensland’s new legislation as application deadline passes Authorities in Queensland are reviewing more than 820 business ownership licence …
Guild Group retains 20% stake in insurance arm
Workers’ compensation specialist Employers Mutual Limited (EML) acquires 80% of Guild Insurance Guild Insurance is set to continue operating as a standalone business following EML’s acquisition of an 80% stake …
Court orders dissolution of pharmacy partnership
Receivers are to be appointed to a Queensland pharmacy after a partnership dispute ended up in court, pending an appeal of a court decision Pharmacy owners going into partnership are …