Chemist Warehouse
CWH to ‘educate’ customers on trials
Chemist Warehouse is wading into the world of clinical trials, using its stores and media assets to help recruit customers into research Virtual research organisation ObvioHealth has partnered with Chemist …
Ozempic fattens Commonwealth coffers – slightly
Ozempic manufacturer, Novo Nordisk’s tax bill more than doubled in the 2021/22 financial year, data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reveals Surging demand for Novo Nordisk’s diabetes medication, Ozempic …
The Inspired Unemployed launch fragrance – with CWH
Social media comedy stars send all proceeds to charity as they royally satirise high-end perfume advertising First they conquered Instagram then prime time TV. Now social media satirists The Inspired …
Symbion prepped for life after Chemist Warehouse
Wholesaler outlines plan to replace lost earnings as Chemist Warehouse (CWH) deal comes to an end EBOS plans to leverage “new revenue opportunities in community pharmacy” and “a range of …
CWH dividends up, profits drop
Discount giant’s revenue marginally higher but increased sales costs hit overall result Chemist Warehouse founders are on the receiving end of a bumper dividend totalling $364 million, according to the …
The week in review
Double dispensing is still ranking high in the headlines, plus organisations are looking for some key members The Community and Pharmacy Support Group claimed that Wesfarmers‘ InstantScripts had set to …
HMC Capital nominee joins Sigma board
Former Cochlear chief executive joins Sigma board as nominee of Chemist Warehouse-backed investment fund, HMC Capital Asset management firm, HMC Capital’s nominee, Dr Chris Roberts, has been appointed to Sigma …
‘Retail warriors’ recognised
Roy Morgan has announced its Customer Satisfaction Awards, with the winning pharmacy brand acknowledging its members’ hard work during the pandemic Chemist Warehouse has been named Australia’s top retailer in …
Wholesaler focused on growing pharmacy franchises
Sigma Healthcare is aiming to expand its pharmacy franchise networks and deliver improved results for its members, chief executive tells supplier forum Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, has outlined plans to …
Albanese leads World Pharmacists Day plaudits
Australia’s political leaders laud the profession’s efforts to support communities across the country in a World Pharmacists Day video Politicians of all stripes are backing pharmacists to play a greater …
Week in review
Pharmacist prescribing trials captured the headlines this week, while pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, reported that 60-day dispensing is having little impact on its business Recruitment of pharmacists to participate in …
Hospital exit simplifies business for Sigma
Sigma Healthcare eyes growth opportunities following sale of hospital business Disposing of its hospital pharmacy operations will free up capacity and capital for pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, chief executive, Vikesh Ramsunder …