Chemist Warehouse
The top ten
What were the ten most read stories on the AJP website over the last month? The last month saw Chemist Warehouse, legal issues and wages again dominate the news on …
The week in review
This week saw more of “pharmacy bashing season,” as Chemist Warehouse and doctors criticised the existing regulations Chemist Warehouse chief operating officer Mario Tascone told the mainstream media that if …
Pharmacy won’t be deregulated: Hooper
Sigma is entering a “growth phase where we have few business constraints” following the end of its contract with Chemist Warehouse Sigma has announced its financial results for the six …
Don’t allow CWH monopoly: Guild
Chemist Warehouse and media supporters have been knocking heads with the Pharmacy Guild over the potential for free scripts from the discount giant Earlier this week, News Corp national health …
The week in review
It’s been a week of doctors versus pharmacists, with GPs taking to the media to accuse pharmacy of bullying, profit-seeking and administering old vaccines There was a flurry of attacks …
Chemist Warehouse linked to big money
The discount pharmacy chain is reportedly set to float but investors may have to wait, with rumours the date has been pushed to late 2020 Pharmacy giant Chemist Warehouse has …
EBOS reports ‘solid growth’ in underlying earnings
Full-year highlights included signed agreement with Chemist Warehouse Group for exclusive wholesale distribution, and moving to 100% ownership of TWC – but PBS reforms are having an impact EBOS Group …
AMA ‘sat like a moo cow’ while GP surgeries corporatised: Guild
An AMA state councillor has attacked what it calls the “open secret” of complex pharmacy ownership structures, as well as discount chains and alternative therapies Writing on the AMA WA’s …
‘Thank you, Chemist Warehouse.’
Chemist Warehouse has received praise for pulling its advertising from the Alan Jones Breakfast Show, following Mr Jones’ remarks about New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Last week, Mr Jones attracted …
Are discount pharmacies the new Uber?
The Guild’s Anthony Tassone says a former ACCC chief is doing Chemist Warehouse’s bidding by publicly criticising pharmacy rules The latest stakeholder to take to the mainstream media to call …
‘Welcome to China.’
A convenience store stakeholder says these stores could sell beer and wine as well as contain a dispensary and pharmacist Following a week’s worth of commentary in the mainstream media …
A lot of pain
Pharmacy still leads supermarkets as the preferred source of pain medication, with one in seven choosing CWH New data has revealed that pharmacy is still the primary source of pain …