News
‘North Shore rapist’ sentenced after CWH assault
A Sydney man could apply for parole in 2028 after he was sentenced for sexually touching a teenager in a Chemist Warehouse Graham James Kay, who had been dubbed the …
Ramsay lifts pharmacy revenue
The hospital and pharmacy operator also saw higher hospital admissions in Australia, but continues to face challenging conditions abroad Ramsay Health Care says pharmacy revenue grew 4.8% in the half …
Wound gel recall
Packaging problems prompt recall of multiple batches of a wound care gel The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed that 16 batches of Comvita Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel, over concerns that packaging may …
Zimstat SSSI extended
Shortages of Alphapharm’s Zimstat 5 mg tablets are forecast to continue The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced the extension of the Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) for Zimstat (simvastatin) 5 mg tablets, to 31 May …
The week in review
International pharmacy giant eyes Infinity, CWH’s store growth trajectory and a pharmacist’s ‘disgraceful’ behaviour were among our top stories this week A global health and beauty retail behemoth has joined the …
Wider pharmacist vaccination: ‘Just make it happen’
As more cases of measles appear around the country, one group of pharmacists is urging change to increase uptake of NIP vaccines In its pre-Budget submission to the Labor Government, …
Finding your franchising fit
Recent changes to the pharmacy landscape have emphasised the importance of choosing a banner group that matches your values, service model and aspirations KEY POINTS: The recent Infinity Pharmacy Group …
Around 350 new stores: CWH long-term growth plans
The retail giant further detailed its store opening trajectory, which includes lifting its domestic CWH network count by more than 60% Sigma Healthcare plans to have close to 900 Chemist …
‘Practitioners have a duty to speak up’
Ahpra has reminded health professionals to notify it if they believe another practitioner is putting the public at risk – including if an NDA has been signed The Australian Health …
Guild Group sells majority stake in insurance arm
Specialist injury claims management, EML, acquires majority stake in Guild Insurance, following months of speculation Guild Group will retain a 30% in its insurance business through a new partnership with Employers Mutual Limited (EML). …
World news wrapup – Thursday 26 February 2026
Taliban moves leave pharmacists to tackle shortages; Canadians unimpressed by ‘No Frills’ expansion plans; “significant concerns” raised over proposed changes to voluntary assisted dying laws Kabul, Afghanistan: Moves by the Taliban to end Afghanistan’s …
Vale Russ Grosvenor
Profession pays respect to long-serving pharmacist who was a Victorian PSA vice-president and Pharmacy Board committee member The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has noted “with deep regret” the passing of …