We support Australia’s largest retail network of franchised pharmacies, with over 880 franchised pharmacies across a core suite of franchise brands – Chemist Warehouse, Amcal and Discount Drug Stores.

From modest beginnings in Melbourne in 1912, the company has grown into a vibrant, nationwide network servicing community pharmacy. In February 2025, Sigma merged with the Chemist Warehouse Group (CW) – bringing together a compelling combination of Sigma Healthcare’s extensive state-of-the-art distribution infrastructure with Chemist Warehouse’s leading retailing know-how. The Merged Group partly owns 50 retail pharmacies in New Zealand, 10 retail pharmacies in Ireland, and 2 retail pharmacies in Dubai. A further 10 retail stores will be operated in China through services agreements with local companies.

We are proud of our role in helping to make pharmacy services and medicines accessible for all Australians.

We are here to serve our communities by:

• Fulfilling our responsibilities to ensure Australians have access to the full range of PBS medicines, via community pharmacies, regardless of where they live, and usually within 24 hours.
• Collaborating with our customers and suppliers to continuously pursue and implement value-added, cost-effective wholesaling and distribution solutions
• Supporting pharmacists to be innovative, professional service providers in our communities; to help shape the future of delivering pharmacy care in Australia
• Supporting our Australian franchise network through the provision of branding and support services, advertising and marketing activities, and private label and exclusive brands
• Providing sustainable returns for our investors and continuously creating value in the business
• Providing support for a range of community not-for-profit organisations that are aligned with our values.