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APP Conference 2020

Sigma Healthcare has today announced the decision to withdraw from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia APP Conference 2020 scheduled to be held on the Gold Coast next week. This follows the decision

12 Mar, 2020Media Releases

Sigma announces 3-year deal and begins rollout of Scrypt HQ Platform

Sigma Healthcare has today announced a new three-year agreement with Scrypt Ventures to license their Scrypt HQ digital pharmacy platform. The Scrypt HQ platform is a digital solution that improves

20 Dec, 2019Media Releases

Sigma welcomes the decision of Astra Zeneca

Sigma welcomes the decision of Astra Zeneca to commit to distribute their medicines to community pharmacy through the national CSO wholesaler network. Mark Hooper, CEO of Sigma Healthcare commented,

12 Sep, 2019Media Releases

InClinic – Sigma launches Australia’s first Telehealth services in pharmacies

Sigma Healthcare and its branded pharmacies have launched an innovative partnership with Doctors on Demand called InClinic. InClinic provides patients with an Australian first, timely access to

19 Aug, 2019Media Releases

Amcal & Guardian unveil exciting new initiatives at 2019 Retail Conference

Leading consumer healthcare brands Amcal and Guardian have announced two exciting new initiatives which are set to revolutionise the retail pharmacy landscape in 2019. Amcal’s new format store,

07 Mar, 2019Media Releases

Howzat! Discount Drug Stores scores a six

Leading pharmacy group Discount Drug Stores (DDS) has topped the national charts for customer satisfaction yet again, being named the best performing pharmacy for the fifth month in a row, and sixth

05 Dec, 2018Brands, Media Releases

Supercars champion drives diabetes education forward

Amcal General Manager, Brian Tomlin, has praised Supercars driver and Amcal partner, Jack Perkins, in helping to destigmatise diabetes and encourage those with the condition to live without

04 Dec, 2018Brands, Media Releases

Successful roll out of Sleep Apnoea Program for Amcal and Guardian

Amcal and Guardian pharmacies have hailed the first six months of their national sleep apnoea program a success following a significant lift in program uptake and specialist referrals. The

02 Nov, 2018Brands, Media Releases

Sigma begins construction of new $20m distribution centre in Adelaide

Sigma Healthcare (Sigma) today marked the beginning of construction of a significant new infrastructure project for South Australia – a new $20 million state-of-the-art pharmacy distribution centre

29 Aug, 2018Announcements, Media Releases

Top Performing Amcal & Guardian Pharmacies named for NSW and WA

The state winners of the best performing Amcal and Guardian pharmacies in NSW and Western Australia have been named at their respective annual Amcal and Guardian Pharmacy Assistant Annual Conference

24 Aug, 2018Brands, Media Releases

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

Sigma applauds 2018 Amcal and Guardian Award Winners

At a glittering ceremony to mark the end of the 2018 Amcal/Guardian Retail Conference held this week on the Gold Coast, Sigma Healthcare announced the winners of the prestigious annual Amcal and

11 May, 2018Brands, Media Releases

Amcal & Guardian to launch Australia’s biggest ever Sleep Apnoea Testing Program

Sigma Healthcare has announced at the 2018 Amcal and Guardian Retail Conference held this week on the Gold Coast that both Amcal and Guardian will launch a national roll-out of the most comprehensive

03 May, 2018Announcements, Brands, Media Releases

Amcal phases out plastic

Amcal have announced they will be the first major pharmacy retail chain in Australia to phase out plastic bags in their stores. The announcement was made at the 2018 Retail Conference currently being

02 May, 2018Media Releases

Sigma empowers its Amcal and Guardian pharmacists

Sigma Healthcare has announced the creation of the Amcal Guardian National Council (AGNC), a representative body of working pharmacists, to advise the company’s senior management on future brand

27 Apr, 2018Media Releases

Amcal remains committed to patient centric services

Sonic Healthcare has today announced the withdrawal of pathology services which underpinned Amcal’s pathology screening program announced in June. As a result of the decision by Sonic, Sigma will

07 Jul, 2017Media Releases

CNBC Interview with Mark Hooper

During the Asia Roadshow, Mark Hooper spoke on CNBC’s “Capital Connection”. To view Tuesday’s interview please click on the link below. Sigma Pharmaceuticals CEO says mobile

06 Apr, 2017Media Releases

2016/17 Full Year Results Announcement

Sigma underlying EBIT surpasses $100 million and FY18 outlook remains on track Financial Summary Revenue $4.4 billion Up 26.2% Underlying EBIT * $100.2 million Up 12.4% Reported EBIT $80.9 million Up

23 Mar, 2017Announcements, Media Releases

Amcal launches China website

Amcal today launched a Chinese language version of its website. This will be managed in partnership with Azoya – a local distributor and Chinese e-commerce specialist providing on-the-ground

06 Jun, 2016Announcements, Brands, Media Releases

Customer service transformation at DDS

Discount Drug Stores (DDS) announced a host of customer service transformations at their 2016 national conference in Sydney this week. These included new initiatives to maximise their professional

03 Jun, 2016Announcements, Brands, Media Releases

New Distribution Centre is major investment boost for Queensland

Construction begins on Sigma Pharmaceuticals new $65 million Distribution Centre in Berrinba, South East Queensland The new facility will bring advanced warehousing and distribution services to

11 May, 2016Announcements, Media Releases

Sigma Awards Gala honours top Australian pharmacies

Some of the country’s top pharmacies were honoured on Wednesday night at the Sigma Retail Conference Gala Awards Dinner on the Gold Coast. The big winners of the night included the Wallan Amcal

18 Mar, 2016Announcements, Events, Media Releases, Presentations

Amcal sets a new benchmark standard in pharmacy sector

Sigma today announced a major transformation of its iconic Amcal pharmacies with the official launch of Amcal+, the brand’s new premium retail offer to members at the Amcal & Guardian Retail

18 Mar, 2016Announcements, Brands, Events, Media Releases

Sigma relaunches Guardian

A new Guardian Pharmacy model was unveiled during the Sigma 2016 Retail Conference on the Gold Coast yesterday, with the aim of making it “easier for independent or rival pharmacies” to

16 Mar, 2016Announcements, Brands, Events, Media Releases

GSK wins 2015 Major Supplier Award

Sigma has again led the way by acknowledging the leading suppliers to the Pharmaceutical industry in a glittering gala event at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne in front of over 350 guests. The 2015

26 Feb, 2016Media Releases

Retail Brands Ambassador Update

Sigma Pharmaceuticals and the company’s flagship pharmacy brands Amcal, Amcal Max and Guardian are proud to announce that Dr Cindy Pan will continue as Guardian Pharmacies Professional Services

26 Feb, 2016Media Releases

Renewal of Major Customer Contract

Sigma is pleased to announce the finalisation of a new long term supply contract with the My Chemist / Chemist Warehouse Group. The new arrangements are effective from 1 January 2016. The new

26 Feb, 2016Media Releases

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APP Conference 2020

Sigma announces 3-year deal and begins rollout of Scrypt HQ Platform

Sigma welcomes the decision of Astra Zeneca

InClinic – Sigma launches Australia’s first Telehealth services in pharmacies

Amcal & Guardian unveil exciting new initiatives at 2019 Retail Conference

Howzat! Discount Drug Stores scores a six

Supercars champion drives diabetes education forward

Successful roll out of Sleep Apnoea Program for Amcal and Guardian

Sigma begins construction of new $20m distribution centre in Adelaide

Top Performing Amcal & Guardian Pharmacies named for NSW and WA

Urgent action needed to secure access to PBS medicines

Sigma applauds 2018 Amcal and Guardian Award Winners

Amcal & Guardian to launch Australia’s biggest ever Sleep Apnoea Testing Program

Amcal phases out plastic

Sigma empowers its Amcal and Guardian pharmacists

Amcal remains committed to patient centric services

CNBC Interview with Mark Hooper

2016/17 Full Year Results Announcement

Amcal launches China website

Customer service transformation at DDS

New Distribution Centre is major investment boost for Queensland

Sigma Awards Gala honours top Australian pharmacies

Amcal sets a new benchmark standard in pharmacy sector

Sigma relaunches Guardian

GSK wins 2015 Major Supplier Award

Retail Brands Ambassador Update

Renewal of Major Customer Contract