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Whale swallows minnow; the Sigma CWH reverse takeover
“Historic and creative” $8b deal machinations go back at least 18 months. How will it change pharmacy? When Sigma Healthcare’s shares suddenly went into a trading halt this past Wednesday …
Guild slams CWH-Sigma takeover with ‘increased commercialisation’ warning
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it believes the “apparent imminent takeover” of Sigma Healthcare by Chemist Warehouse poses significant questions and risks The Pharmacy Guild has responded to yesterday’s …
CWH in ASX reverse listing?
Sigma Healthcare announces a halt in trading, as a move which could see a reverse listing of Chemist Warehouse on the ASX is reportedly finalised Sigma Healthcare Limited securities have …
Fewer Aussies visiting pharmacies: NAB
Australia’s most accessible health professionals are being visited by fewer patients, bank reports New data from NAB’s Health Insights Report shows 61% of Australians have visited a pharmacy in the …
Pharmacy valuation fears ease
Pharmacy owners are regaining confidence that their stores will increase in value over the next 12 months despite the impacts of 60-day dispensing The latest University of Technology Sydney Pharmacy …
Pharmacists bounce back from 60-day confidence slump
Confidence is returning to the community pharmacy sector after taking a significant dip following the government’s 60-day dispensing announcement Data from the latest University of Technology Sydney (UTS) pharmacy barometer …
Supply shortages continue to challenge pharmacies
Pharmacy staff are being forced to deal with medicines shortages, with 60-day dispensing not making life any easier, pharmacist warns Suggestions from Department of Health and Aged Care bureaucrats, that …
Charac investment to boost MedAdvisor platform
Strategic deal to enhance the capabilities of MedAdvisor Solutions’ Plus One platform, while generating significant savings Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed medication management platform provider, MedAdvisor, is set to invest …
AFT sees 24% hike in sales
Flagship Maxigesic products and Australian OTC business contribute the most to latest half yearly results Maxigesic manufacturer AFT Pharmaceuticals has reported higher bottom-line profit and revenue after continued robust demand …
EBOS petcare bid falls over
Lack of enthusiasm from investors pegged as major factor in distributor withdrawing from Greencross purchase The anticipated $3.75 billion deal which would have seen pharmaceutical distributor EBOS buy up the …
Chemist Warehouse celebrates continued international expansion
First New Zealand CWH supplier event celebrates six years in NZ Discount pharmacy giant Chemist Warehouse (CWH) has held its inaugural supplier event in New Zealand to celebrate six years …
Cost remains a barrier to medicines
Increasing numbers of patients are delaying getting medicines or skipping scripts completely due to cost, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals Cost barriers to accessing healthcare remain firmly in …