Icon changes course on Victorian lease after ACCC probe
Icon Group has withdrawn plans to lease part of a Victorian hospital for a new radiation oncology clinic, putting an end to an ACCC review Oncology pharmacy specialist Icon Group …
CommBank to introduce new payment solution
The “omni-channel” payment system will be available in FY25 The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is set to launch a new pharmacy payment platform, after a successful 18-month pilot involving almost two …
New student award and networking opportunities launched
PSA and PDL launch new award to recognise one student volunteer working at the Society’s annual conference in August Pharmacy students will be given the chance to help out and …
Sigma shares rebound after post-ACCC statement dive
The wholesaler’s shares have rallied, but analysts are unsure of future upside for investors The Sigma Healthcare share price had its best day in more than three months, after dipping …
Could CWH/Sigma merger prompt retail pharmacy foreclosures?
ACCC highlights “foreclosure of retail pharmacies” among its concerns about the proposed Sigma and CWH merger The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) wants to take a closer look at …
CWH/Sigma merger ‘raises competition concerns’: ACCC
ACCC seeks further stakeholder submissions over Sigma’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse The competition watchdog has listed a host of concerns about the proposed Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse merger, …
ACCC concerned about Icon Group expansion plans
The competition watchdog has raised concerns about Icon Group’s plans to pick up leases at three Australian hospitals The major supplier of radiation oncology and hospital pharmacy services wants to …
MediSecure falls into administration after cyber attack
Hacked company had asked for Federal Government funding for data breach-related costs Digital script provider MediSecure has gone into voluntary administration, less than a month after a major data hack …
‘We have never been more advanced’: Sigma chair
Sigma bosses have told investors it’s in a strong position to improve its value, even if the CWH merger is blocked by the competition watchdog At the company’s Annual General …
‘First strike’ against big pay day for Sigma CEO
Plans to try and retain Sigma Healthcare’s chief executive with a cash payment of up to $2 million if the Chemist Warehouse merger fails have split the wholesaler’s shareholders Sigma’s …
It’s time to elevate the pharmacy profession: FIP
The global body says pharmacists need greater recognition as healthcare professionals, as opposed to commercial entities The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a global campaign called “Think Health, Think …
MedAdvisor on track for first profit
New transaction fees for vaccinations and Project Stop have MedAdvisor on route to record an inaugural net profit after tax Medication software provider MedAdvisor Solutions says it’s on course to …