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A budget measure
Changes to the administration of pharmacy approvals are being introduced from December, with the Department of Health to take over the role In the Federal Budget released in May this …
TWC to boldly go into the future
TerryWhite Chemmart has flagged a “bold” new plan which will see more personalised store formats and a medicines adherence focus At its 2018 Supplier Forum in Melbourne, its leadership team …
Keeping on the bandwagon
Six common mistakes that pharmacies are making with their social media, by Sarah Rendell In Australia according to Sensis almost eight in ten people now use social media. That’s why …
5 hidden pitfalls in ‘standard’ franchise agreements
You may be aware of the benefits of entering into franchise agreements for the purpose of trading under a brand name. But are you also aware of the pitfalls? By …
Pharmacy market update
We’re now in the final quarter of the 2018 calendar year, and Natalie Sirianni reviews and assesses the year to date in terms of pharmacy business sales It has been …
EBOS to wholly own Terry White Group
The Terry White Group’s independent directors have decided to recommend accepting EBOS’ proposal to acquire all the shares it does not currently own TWG’s decision to recommend the move was …
Early tax cuts passed
Fast-tracked tax relief for small and medium sized businesses passed Parliament today Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education Michaela Cash announced that …
Having too much of a good thing
Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour explore whether pharmacy is trying to have its cake (or calamari) and eat it as well We both like hot and spicy Calamari. On those …
A snapshot of pharmacy ownership
The majority of owners plan to move towards a professional services model, but those who do not cite uncertainty or unaffordability, according to Guild CPA survey results The Pharmacy Guild …
Generics merger gets the go-ahead
The ACCC has announced that it will not oppose the merger of generics companies Arrow and Apotex Once combined, the two companies would supply around half the market for generic …
Does your business have a game plan?
Having a clear vision and defined set of goals that links back to your business strategy is essential to achieving success, writes Trent Ruprecht As an avid sporting fan and …
How Chemist Warehouse loss hit Sigma
Sigma has revealed a more than 50% drop in profit following the loss of its contract with My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse The company has released its first-half financial results in which …