Amcal
Boyatzis takes AGNC chair
Western Australian pharmacist to lead Amcal and Guardian National Council Former Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) WA Pharmacist of the Year, Angela Boyatzis, will chair the Amcal and Guardian …
Back in black; the gentle Sigma turnaround
But tough times ahead as interest rates and inflation “impact consumer spending” though banner consolidation is “on track” Sigma Healthcare has gently reversed its fortunes, reporting a modest profit $1.8 …
There’s “strength in numbers”: Sigma CEO
New boss Vikesh Ramsunder spells out detail of company’s retail re-invention as Guardian folds into Amcal. Amcal will be reborn with increased focus on consumers, more private brands and a …
Amcal confirms Guardian absorption
Franchisees will get “significant incentives and assistance” to transition to Amcal by end of 2023, company announces Sigma pharmacy brand Amcal has confirmed the AJP’s exclusive report that the Guardian …
End of the road for Guardian banner group
Franchisees to be encouraged to move over to Amcal brand The 150-store Guardian banner group will cease to exist within a year and its franchisees will be encouraged to move …
Amcal ‘throwing out the rulebook’
Amcal has launched its Your Vaccination Destination campaign, intended to consolidate the vaccinations it offers into one patient-centred solution Designed to increase the frequency of customer engagements in-store, franchise partners will …
Partnership extended
Amcal and Guardian have announced their commitment to an ongoing partnership with AIA Vitality AIA Vitality is a personalised health and wellbeing program that rewards members for making healthier lifestyle …
Amcal and Guardian celebrate pharmacy champions
To celebrate the achievements, diligence and resilience of its national pharmacy network during 2020, Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies, have announced a new campaign The industry-facing 12 Days of Christmas inspired …
Flu, COVID-19 could still converge, say banners
New data show that more than 40% of respondents who had a flu shot earlier this year did so for reasons relating to COVID-19 Findings from the Amcal and Guardian …
The week in review
COVID-19 is still the major news story in the Australian pharmacy landscape, as its impact continues to be felt on mental and economic health The National Pharmaceutical Services Association told …
And the winners are…
Amcal and Guardian Pharmacy have announced the 2019 Pharmacy Award recipients and Hall of Fame inductees via virtual video conferencing The ‘virtual pharmacy awards’ event, which saw pharmacy teams and …
‘Impossible to predict’ how demand will unfold
Uncertainty thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic means Sigma won’t give full guidance as to earnings, but the wholesaler has achieved “outstanding” results, it says In a statement to the ASX …