Merger next step in CWH evolution: Gance
Sigma and Chemist Warehouse schedule EGMs for merger votes on 29 January 2025 Shareholders are being urged to back Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH’s) proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare, with Jack Gance …
Sigma’s undertakings give cause for optimism
Amcal franchisees are “cautiously optimistic” that Sigma’s merger with Chemist Warehouse will deliver fresh investment in the brand Should Sigma Healthcare shareholders vote to support its proposed merger with Chemist …
Wee Less warning
Suspected tampering concerns prompt recalls for three Caruso’s products Caruso’s Natural Health is recalling batches of its Wee Less, Bloat Eze and Ashwagandha 7500 products due to “unknown capsules” being …
Time for doctors to focus on patient care: Guild
Guild issues ‘open invitation’ to medical lobby groups to “swap ideas and work together” to improve patient care Criticism of community pharmacy by leaders of the medical profession needs to …
Doctor title ‘recognition and respect you deserve’
Green light for Doctor of Pharmacy an acknowledgement of the “very special place” the profession holds in the healthcare system, Guild leader says The introduction of the Doctor of Pharmacy …
Sigma sets date for CWH merger completion
Sigma is on track to issue a prospectus on its proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse “this calendar year”, with an EGM to be scheduled for early 2025 Sigma Healthcare shareholders …
Tassie UTI pilot hits milestone
UTI trial eases pressure on GPs and hospitals, Guild leader says Pharmacists have delivered more than 5000 occasions of service through the Tasmanian Community Pharmacy Program’s Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) pilot. …
Reflecting on 2024
The past year has seen significant changes for the profession, producing opportunities for reshaping and advancing the role of pharmacists in Australia PDL reflects on 2024 with a snapshot of …
Guild gifts ‘Two-voo dolls’
Battle-hardened Guild leader takes a stab at humour with end-of-year gift Voodoo dolls are not traditional gifts, but the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has opted to go off-piste with its …
CWH founders building a business for their ‘kids and grandkids’
Sigma merger will ensure the sustainability and success long-term of the Chemist Warehouse Group, co-founder claims Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH’s) proposed merger with wholesaler Sigma Healthcare will enable the discounter to …
Clean sweep for community pharmacy
Pharmacists back candidates with ownership experience to sit on the Pharmacy Council of NSW Community pharmacists have secured all five ‘pharmacist’ positions in Pharmacy Council of NSW elections. While the …
New boss for CHP Australia
Former Osteoporosis Australia chief executive to take top job at Consumer Healthcare Products Australia Consumer Healthcare Products (CHP) Australia has announced Judy Stenmark as its incoming chief executive. Stenmark is …