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Mayne Pharma sues former suitor
Action has been launched in the NSW Supreme Court after the takeover agreement was pulled Mayne Pharma is suing its US ex-suitor Cosette and its private equity backer Avista Healthcare …
Sigma/CWH merger ‘proving to be successful’
Sigma is poised for continued growth across all its pharmacy brands, one year on from its merger with Chemist Warehouse, the company’s CEO says Twelve months after completing its merger with …
Infinity interest revealed
The collapsed pharmacy group’s receivers are targeting a bulk sale, with a source revealing how many potential suitors have lined up – and others sharing concerns about competition A campaign …
Pricelines not closing, says Wesfarmers
Media have “misreported that some Priceline Pharmacies are closing,” the giant says, as it moves to reassure patients their stores will stay open Wesfarmers, owner of the Priceline banner via …
TWC’s full scope targets
The pharmacy chain says it holds more than a third of market share in pharmacist prescribing, with ambitions to quickly grow its footprint TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) has detailed its pharmacist …
Potential suitors tight-lipped on Infinity plans
Would-be buyers are circling the collapsed Infinity Pharmacy Group, with an auction process expected to commence in February Sigma Healthcare, and private equity firm, Genesis Capital, are believed to be frontrunners to acquire the Infinity group, following Wesfarmers Health’s decision to …
Paragon Care walks away from Ramsay deal
Wholesaler eyes savings from end of supply arrangement Paragon Care expects that its decision to “transition out as the primary wholesaler to Ramsay Healthcare’s retail and hospital pharmacy business” will be …
Priceline delivers momentum for Wellnex
Unaudited figures give health and wellness firm, Wellnex Life, on “solid platform” for the second half of the 2026 financial year, the company says Wellnex Life is on track to create “long-term shareholder value” following a strong …
Past privacy breaches put pharmacy under the microscope
Pharmacies are being urged to implement clear privacy policies as “the first block of better practices” Australia’s pharmacy sector is one of six being scrutinised by the Office of the Australian Information …
‘We wanted to create a space where cannabis is treated as a legitimate medicine’
Community pharmacist and owner of MedWest Medical Dispensary, Keegan Wong, says his passion lies in merging evidence-based medicine with a holistic model of health. Speaking to host Carlene McMaugh of …
The top 12: Business news
It was a big year in pharmacy business, with a raft of mergers, acquisitions and bankruptcies, as well drug pricing policy changes and developments, making the news These were …
Wholesaler blindsided by pharmacy group’s collapse
Infinity Pharmacy Group’s move into administration catches creditor off guard The appointment of receivers and administrators to take over day-to-day management of the Infinity group on Wednesday (17 December 2025), came as a surprise to wholesaler, …