Industry News Archives

Suffering in silence won’t help your pharmacy

Since training as a Chartered Accountant, I’ve spent most of my career in the retail industry. Before joining Sigma, I was with a couple of troubled bookshop chains suffering significant disruption

16 Oct, 2019Industry News

This month in pharmacy

It’s been an exciting month, with a few interesting announcements set to improve the state of Australian pharmacy. This month, we focus on stories calling for the continued improvement of our

11 Sep, 2019Industry News

Highlights from 2019 Medici Women’s Pharmacy Conference By Vanessa Lontos

Now in its 4th year, the Medici Women’s Conference had a clear focus on business and actionable insights from the industry – this is Vanessa Lontos’ wrap

19 Jul, 2019Events, Industry News

The ins and outs of the flu and flu vaccinations

The flu season is upon us – essential information for Sigma pharmacists. Better prepared to provide better care and keep patients healthy.

07 Jun, 2019Industry News

Now is the time to join Sigma

Who is Sigma? Sigma Healthcare is a leading Australian-based wholesale and distribution business. We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia, with over 1,200 branded and independent stores.

29 Jan, 2019Announcements, Industry News

Big news for Amcal and Guardian at PSA 2018

This year’s conference, held in host city San Francisco, provided education for pharmacists on a wide range of professional, clinical and business topics, from dermatology and gastrointestinal to

30 Oct, 2018Brands, Events, Industry News

Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Identifies Those at Risk

It is not only the physical impact of diabetes that affects the lives of everyday Australians; diabetes has a significant impact on mental health, through prejudice socially and in the workplace.

25 Oct, 2018Announcements, Community & Social, Industry News

The future of the National Medicines Policy

How do the National Medicines Policy (NMP) and Community Service Obligation (CSO) work? According to the Department of Health, the National Medicines Policy (NMP) aims to improve positive health

26 Sep, 2018Announcements, Industry News

Healthcare leadership strategies for the future of pharmacy

Healthcare organisations today are facing significant changes, such as the need to satisfy a progressively more ‘aware’ and demanding user, and the need for internal changes to keep pace with the

08 Aug, 2018Industry News

Novartis Wins Prestigious Supplier Awards

Novartis Australia has won the prestigious 2018 Sigma Supplier of the Year award at a gala industry event held at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne last night. In front of pharmaceutical industry

20 Jul, 2018Industry News

Urgent action needed to secure access to PBS medicines

On Friday 8 June 2018, the Department of Health commenced a review of the Community Service Obligation (CSO) Funding Pool for pharmaceutical wholesalers. The following media release is the

12 Jun, 2018Industry News, Media Releases

Better health, better Healthcare

Pharmacists are among the most trusted professional communities in Australia, with community pharmacies serving as the frontline point of contact between healthcare industry and patient. As such,

03 May, 2018Industry News

Social Media: a platform for Healthcare marketing?

Healthcare is changing. Patients are now better able to easier research and access medical advice from their smartphones than ever before – and that can be a double-edged sword for pharmacists,

03 May, 2018Industry News

AJP Discusses Amcal’s Pain Management Plans

As of the 1st of February 2018, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has up-scheduled products containing codeine from over-the-counter availability to requiring a prescription from a healthcare

09 Feb, 2018Industry News

Sigma Supplier Gala Dinner – Industry Awards

Bayer Australia Wins Major Industry Award Bayer Australia has won the prestigious 2017 Sigma Supplier of the Year award at a gala industry event held at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne last night. In

17 Nov, 2017Community & Social, Industry News

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