Opioid pain benefits ‘generally small, short-lived’ say researchers
The world’s largest review of opioid pain relievers prescribed for acute pain found this group of medicines provide only small, short-term relief for some acute conditions And the medicines are ineffective for some other conditions, the …
Infinity losses hit Paragon Care
Wholesaler flags potential future loss, following Infinity Pharmacy Group collapse Paragon Care has included an “expense for the full provision against the debt owed by the Infinity Group” in its financial results for the first half of …
‘North Shore rapist’ sentenced after CWH assault
A Sydney man could apply for parole in 2028 after he was sentenced for sexually touching a teenager in a Chemist Warehouse Graham James Kay, who had been dubbed the …
Ramsay lifts pharmacy revenue
The hospital and pharmacy operator also saw higher hospital admissions in Australia, but continues to face challenging conditions abroad Ramsay Health Care says pharmacy revenue grew 4.8% in the half …
Wound gel recall
Packaging problems prompt recall of multiple batches of a wound care gel The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed that 16 batches of Comvita Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel, over concerns that packaging may …
Zimstat SSSI extended
Shortages of Alphapharm’s Zimstat 5 mg tablets are forecast to continue The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced the extension of the Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) for Zimstat (simvastatin) 5 mg tablets, to 31 May …
The week in review
International pharmacy giant eyes Infinity, CWH’s store growth trajectory and a pharmacist’s ‘disgraceful’ behaviour were among our top stories this week A global health and beauty retail behemoth has joined the …
Wider pharmacist vaccination: ‘Just make it happen’
As more cases of measles appear around the country, one group of pharmacists is urging change to increase uptake of NIP vaccines In its pre-Budget submission to the Labor Government, …
Finding your franchising fit
Recent changes to the pharmacy landscape have emphasised the importance of choosing a banner group that matches your values, service model and aspirations KEY POINTS: The recent Infinity Pharmacy Group …
A multi-million dollar collapse
Christmas cheer was in short supply at Wesfarmers Health in December 2025, as its API arm pulled the pin on Priceline Pharmacy’s largest franchisee, writes Nick O’Donoghue Wesfarmers Health says …
Around 350 new stores: CWH long-term growth plans
The retail giant further detailed its store opening trajectory, which includes lifting its domestic CWH network count by more than 60% Sigma Healthcare plans to have close to 900 Chemist …