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CWH founders set sights on property empire
Chemist Warehouse co-founders are looking to more than double the value of their retail property management business over the next five years Fresh from the discount group’s merger with Sigma …
Pharmacists recognised for excellence
State Guild branches have paid homage to recipients of national pharmacy awards Victoria, South Australia and Queensland have honoured the pharmacists and pharmacies who have been recognised with national awards …
The week in review
Pharmacy’s united front on prescribing, the key to welcoming patients and overseas-trained pharmacists seeking a fairer pathway were among the stories that had our readers talking this week Top pharmacy …
‘Adult age equals adult wage’
Senator calls for end to junior rates for “hardworking young Australians” Moves to end pay disparities between young adults and other workers “will be of benefit not only for those …
Change at PDL board
Following the recent director election for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, PDL announces Ben Wilkins as the newest member of its board Wilkins has more than 30 …
Priceline delivers profit growth for Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers Health lifted profits in 2025, with Priceline sales and network growth partly driving the division’s results, the group told shareholders The decision to cut prices on key Priceline value …
StrongRoom AI attracts pharmacy investors
The pharmatech’s owner says it’s brought in funding from across the healthcare spectrum, including hospital, cannabis and aged care Pharmacy technology start-up StrongRoom AI says it’s continuing its comeback with …
‘This is not theoretical – it’s practical’
Pharmacy groups show united front in support of autonomous pharmacist prescribing at the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s forum “The system needs pharmacists to work to their full scope to …
Presolol 100 SSSI extended
Pharmacists get green light to substitute Presolol 100 until the end of the year, with shortage set to continue The shortage of Presolol 100 (labetalol hydrochloride 100 mg) tablets is …
EBOS plots TerryWhite expansion
TerryWhite Chemmart to be a cornerstone of wholesaler’s healthcare strategy EBOS expects its TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) franchise will continue to expand in the 2026 financial year, shareholders have been told. …
Lessons from Japan
From antibiotic stewardship to communicating in a foreign language, a recent hospital placement in Japan for Australian students has had a significant impact Curtin University has a long-standing partnership with …
TGA issues vape warning to online delivery services
Food delivery platforms issued a clear warning not to breach Australian laws by promoting or supplying vaping products The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is working with two “well-known companies” to …