Business
Symbion prepped for life after Chemist Warehouse
Wholesaler outlines plan to replace lost earnings as Chemist Warehouse (CWH) deal comes to an end EBOS plans to leverage “new revenue opportunities in community pharmacy” and “a range of …
CWH dividends up, profits drop
Discount giant’s revenue marginally higher but increased sales costs hit overall result Chemist Warehouse founders are on the receiving end of a bumper dividend totalling $364 million, according to the …
Put patients ahead of government savings
Doctors urged to focus on delivering “optimal patient clinical care” over “government savings” Pharmacy advocacy group, the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) to consider if their patients will benefit …
Guild issues S8 scam warning
Pharmacists put on alert as fake drug rep scam targets stores Community pharmacists are being urged to be alert for a scammer attempting to gain access to Schedule 8 medications. …
Corum completes rebrand
Pharmacy software provider changes name following the sale of dispensing, retail and back-office platforms Corum Group has officially rebranded as PharmX, after completing the sale of its Corum Health Pty …
HMC Capital nominee joins Sigma board
Former Cochlear chief executive joins Sigma board as nominee of Chemist Warehouse-backed investment fund, HMC Capital Asset management firm, HMC Capital’s nominee, Dr Chris Roberts, has been appointed to Sigma …
CAPS claims InstantScripts win
Advocacy group reports Wesfarmers-owned telehealth provider will default to providing 30-day prescriptions Representatives of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are claiming that pressure from pharmacists has resulted in …
Wesfarmers to face wrath of CAPS
API customers and Priceline Pharmacy franchisees are being urged to raise InstantScripts concerns with Wesfarmers Pharmacists are being urged to contact API and Priceline Pharmacy business development managers (BDMs) today …
Pharmacies to boost access to the pill
Phase two of the NSW pharmacy prescribing trial is now underway, delivering improved access to the oral contraceptive pill Women aged 18 to 35 years who have had a prescription …
AHPRA an option for concerns about 60-day scripts
Pharmacists urged to discuss queries about the safety and suitability of 60-day prescriptions with the prescriber, before contacting AHPRA Pharmacists with concerns about a prescriber’s clinical practice regarding 60-day prescriptions …
Seek succession opportunities
Aspiring pharmacy owners are being urged to approach older proprietors about working their way into ownership, a Guild leader says More young women should be involved in pharmacy ownership, Judy …
Private label to drive retail growth: Sigma
Wholesaler plans to shift its retail strategy from consolidation to growth, with private label products set to play a key role Having consolidated its community pharmacy franchises under two brands …