Business
Streamlined S90 approval process ‘good for pharmacists’
Moves to accelerate the pharmacy approval process will reduce paperwork pharmacists need to do and improve access to medicines for communities, politicians say Legislation before the federal parliament will improve …
Right to disconnect extends to small businesses
New rules to come into force for small businesses from Tuesday, 26 August 2025 Pharmacies with fewer than 15 staff will be subject to new rules, including the right to …
The week in review
Expanded scope to lift salaries and make pharmacy a hunting ground, Ozempic’s new indication and the TGA’s update on its sunscreen review had our readers talking this week In an …
Will CWH founders cash in Sigma stock?
Chemist Warehouse’s founding trio could be in for a $1.5 billion pay-day should they opt to sell 10% of their stake in Sigma Healthcare next week More than half a …
Investment and innovation key to PharmX growth
Pharmacy ordering platform eyes continued growth after posting strong results for the financial year 2025 PharmX is aiming to build on the momentum established in FY25, with the company reporting …
Guild backs call to cut small business company tax rate
Government urged to act on Productivity Commission’s recommendation to cut the business tax rate to 20% Cutting the company tax rate could put billions back into the economy and boost …
Battle of the banners: Who has grown the most in two years?
Australia’s biggest banner groups have been on a mergers and acquisitions spree in the past couple of years, as the industry adjusts following Covid and in the face of increasing …
‘Administrative oversight’: Jack Gance’s Sigma holding slightly understated
The ASX-listed company has corrected records to show the CWH co-founder had marginally more shares in Sigma than originally stated at the time of the historic merger vote Sigma Healthcare …
Speed up PBS times to boost productivity: Peak body
Giving Australians access to new medical technologies within 60 days of TGA registration could help the local economy, Medicines Australia says Shorter listing wait times for new and innovative drugs …
Fee cut ‘will create healthier communities’
Government lowers pharmacy approval fees from 1 August 2025 Approval fees for establishing a new Section 90 pharmacy, relocating, or changing the size of an existing store will take effect …
‘It’s a great time to be a pharmacy retailer’
Changes to supermarket product ranges are fueling increased consumer spending in community pharmacies Question marks over supermarket giants’ pricing behaviours and limited product ranges are pushing shoppers to community pharmacy, …
Inside the Amcal growth strategy
Post-merger Sigma says it’s positioning the Amcal brand for future growth and category expansion by “leveraging the sales and marketing expertise of the Chemist Warehouse team” Sigma Healthcare says it’s …