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 …
‘The Organ of Pharmacy’
We travel back to 1906 when a new-look AJP covered a raft of news items, including restrictions on the sale of photographic materials and advice on staff hours. The Australasian …
Dietary supplements: a trending market
Mood, beauty and energy are all fast-growing categories for dietary supplements in Australia… we speak with pharmacist nutritionists to identify some current trends in complementary medicines KEY POINTS: Dietary supplements …
‘Practitioners have a duty to speak up’
Ahpra has reminded health professionals to notify it if they believe another practitioner is putting the public at risk – including if an NDA has been signed The Australian Health …
Guild Group sells majority stake in insurance arm
Specialist injury claims management, EML, acquires majority stake in Guild Insurance, following months of speculation Guild Group will retain a 30% in its insurance business through a new partnership with Employers Mutual Limited (EML). …
Eczema care in children: it starts with a conversation
With practical expertise and easy accessibility, pharmacists are uniquely placed to guide parents through skin care, flare management and the emotional challenges of caring for a child with eczema. By …
World news wrapup – Thursday 26 February 2026
Taliban moves leave pharmacists to tackle shortages; Canadians unimpressed by ‘No Frills’ expansion plans; “significant concerns” raised over proposed changes to voluntary assisted dying laws Kabul, Afghanistan: Moves by the Taliban to end Afghanistan’s …
Snakes and ladders
Running a successful pharmacy business is not a matter of pure chance. To do it well, you need to climb the necessary ladders and avoid the many snakes lying in …
Vale Russ Grosvenor
Profession pays respect to long-serving pharmacist who was a Victorian PSA vice-president and Pharmacy Board committee member The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has noted “with deep regret” the passing of …
Eye health in everyday practice: driving early detection
Although many chronic eye diseases may be silent in their early stages, pharmacists play an important role in detecting risk and supporting treatment adherence, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: Chronic …
Revenue rises as PharmX accelerates growth strategy
Strategic alliance with Sigma to set PharmX up for “revenue diversification and growth”, chief executive tells shareholders Pharmacy ordering platform, PharmX, expects to reap significant benefits from its newly announced partnership with Sigma Healthcare. PharmX reported …
AJP Podcast: ‘We’re not talking about robo pharmacists’
Is AI likely to result in a dystopian future for health professionals and patients – or could it be used to free up more hours in the day for pharmacists …