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Healthscope landlord in ‘advanced’ re-tenancy talks
Sigma-backer HMC Capital told investors troubled hospital operator Healthscope may enter receivership shortly, based on reports The hospital operator missed rent payments earlier this year, but has part paid its …
Pharmacy driving higher health spend
Health consumption has risen in the past year, with pharmacy spending among the key contributors, a report shows Consumers have been pouring money into health once again, with the spending …
Pharmacy ‘specials’ called into question
Discount dockets on pharmacy shelves are confusing shoppers, consumer group warns Specials tags highlighting product promotions used by some pharmacy groups are frustrating customers, advocacy group Choice says. The group …
Businesses need to ‘step up’ data security: OAIC
Data breach notifications hit a record high, with healthcare continuing to be the number one source of breaches Businesses across all sectors are being urged to focus on improving their …
Shareholders cash in on Sigma again
Sigma Healthcare shareholders are continuing to tap into demand from institutional investors for a slice of the ASX 50 company Close to 146 million Sigma shares changed hands on Friday …
Is the tide turning on vapes?
A pharmacy ordering company says it’s seen a surge in demand for nicotine vapes through its platform In an update to investors, listed microcap Pharmx reported an almost 500% increase …
Guild Insurance plays down sale speculation
Guild Group tells its insurance customers that it is open to opportunities to work with others, following media speculation it could sell Guild Insurance Reporting about strategic discussions between Guild …
‘Never give up’
WA proprietor and two-time Pharmacy of the Year winner Swarup Afsar recognised in 40under40 business awards Swarup Afsar, who owns 11 pharmacies across Perth and Melbourne with his wife Maryum …
MedAdvisor receives takeover bid
MedAdvisor Solutions says it’s received a takeover offer from an unnamed multinational, which has signalled it would grow and invest in the software provider’s local pharmacy offering MedAdvisor got a …
Financial incentives for rural pharmacy?
Study looks at what it takes to encourage pharmacists into rural and regional roles, as maldistribution of pharmacy workforce hits rural healthcare access Financial incentives are one way pharmacists are …
Sigma reports positive results
Sigma’s EBIT growth is tracking in line with Chemist Warehouse Group’s first half financial year 2025 results Unaudited figures released today (Tuesday 6 May 2025) by pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, …
Investment giant sees Sigma upside
Global broker Morgan Stanley began coverage of Sigma Healthcare, indicating it sees room to grow for the newly merged company Sigma’s share price shot up by almost 3% in Friday’s …