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Private label offers growth opportunities: Sigma
Wholesaler expects private and exclusive label ranges to “contribute” to 2026 financial year results Sigma Healthcare plans to launch up to 220 home brand and exclusive products in the coming …
Zantac set for front-of-shop return
TGA gives green light for Zantac’s reinstatement on the ARTG Aspen Pharmacare Australia’s Zantac (ranitidine (as hydrochloride)) products are set to return to pharmacy and grocery stores’ shelves following its …
The week in review
Pharmacy headlines this week meant a trip around the country, with different jurisdictions expanding scope and defying the federal government on vapes Around the states there was big news in …
SSSI issued for soon-to-be discontinued insulin product
Pharmacists get the green light to substitute Novo Nordisk’s Ryzodeg (insulin degludec and insulin aspart) 70/30 FlexTouch for the Penfill alternative The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a Serious …
Think pertussis, vaccinate, and vaccinate again: expert
With whooping cough cases surging in Australia – and likely to continue growing over the next month or two – pharmacists have a vital role to play, one expert says …
Blooms hits the golf course for sick kids
For the seventh consecutive year, Blooms The Chemist has “teed up” their annual Charity Golf Day at the Strathfield Golf Course to help raise funds for Make-A-Wish Australia The Charity Golf Day …
Wholesaler plots franchise push
Sigma is preparing to expand its pharmacy networks in the face of a competitive market Sigma Healthcare is stepping up its franchise growth plans, announcing a new marketing campaign for …
‘It’s not just for shiny problems’: Leveraging AI in practice
AI is the hottest topic in health care. We spoke to leading proponents Michael Bakker and Aaron Van Garderen about the potential of AI in hospital pharmacy practice, keeping up …
WA to join Tasmania in banning OTC vapes
State health minister makes more to restrict access to nicotine vaping products Western Australia is set to implement regulations overriding the federal government’s move to down-schedule vapes to Pharmacist-Only from …
Business as usual: extended OCP supply
The Minns government has announced that more women across NSW will soon be able to access continued supply of their oral contraceptive from a pharmacist Since the oral contraceptive pill …
‘Unexpected demand’ hits Mounjaro single-use vials
Supplies of single-use vials of diabetes and chronic weight management medication, Mounjaro, are set to be limited over the coming months Pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly, is forecasting that supplies of …
CWH eyes ‘significant growth runway’ in Australia
Discounter reports 78% bump in statutory net profit after tax for 2024 financial year Chemist Warehouse (CWH) plans to continue its expansion across Australia over the next 12 months, after …