Compounding scandal hit pharmacists’ reputations
Dodgy Ozempic sold online by a company linked to a Sydney-based pharmacist has damaged the profession’s trusted status Revelations that products sold through online pharmacies as compounded semaglutide have been …
Suppliers want competition for Chemist Warehouse
Manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) are looking to Wesfarmers to challenge Chemist Warehouse in the community pharmacy sector Suppliers are concerned that Chemist Warehouse’s front-of-shop dominance of Australia’s pharmacy …
Investors betting on Sigma, CWH merger green light
‘Amber light’ issues raised in the ACCC’s Statement of Issues relating to Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse are likely to turn green, an investment analyst says Investment banking firm, …
Sigma makes offer to get CWH merger approved
ACCC pushes back announcing a decision on Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse by a fortnight for further consultation Amcal and Discount Drug Store franchisees will be allowed to …
Vapes not a first-line smoking cessation tool
Updated guidelines for pharmacists providing smoking cessation support released ahead of implementation of vaping reforms The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has released its updated guidelines for pharmacists providing support …
Private label offers growth opportunities: Sigma
Wholesaler expects private and exclusive label ranges to “contribute” to 2026 financial year results Sigma Healthcare plans to launch up to 220 home brand and exclusive products in the coming …
Zantac set for front-of-shop return
TGA gives green light for Zantac’s reinstatement on the ARTG Aspen Pharmacare Australia’s Zantac (ranitidine (as hydrochloride)) products are set to return to pharmacy and grocery stores’ shelves following its …
SSSI issued for soon-to-be discontinued insulin product
Pharmacists get the green light to substitute Novo Nordisk’s Ryzodeg (insulin degludec and insulin aspart) 70/30 FlexTouch for the Penfill alternative The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a Serious …
Wholesaler plots franchise push
Sigma is preparing to expand its pharmacy networks in the face of a competitive market Sigma Healthcare is stepping up its franchise growth plans, announcing a new marketing campaign for …
WA to join Tasmania in banning OTC vapes
State health minister makes more to restrict access to nicotine vaping products Western Australia is set to implement regulations overriding the federal government’s move to down-schedule vapes to Pharmacist-Only from …
‘Unexpected demand’ hits Mounjaro single-use vials
Supplies of single-use vials of diabetes and chronic weight management medication, Mounjaro, are set to be limited over the coming months Pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly, is forecasting that supplies of …
CWH eyes ‘significant growth runway’ in Australia
Discounter reports 78% bump in statutory net profit after tax for 2024 financial year Chemist Warehouse (CWH) plans to continue its expansion across Australia over the next 12 months, after …