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Discount Drug Stores named Chemist / Pharmacy of the Year for 2018

Leading national pharmacy brand, Discount Drug Stores (DDS), has scooped up the top prize for Roy Morgan’s Annual Customer Satisfaction Awards in the Chemist/Pharmacy category for 2018. During last

21 Feb, 2019Announcements, Brands

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

How to stay healthy when the weather heats up

We know it can be challenging to stay on top of healthy habits over summer, especially when the calendar is full of holidays and time away from work.

25 Jan, 2019Community & Social

Ever wondered how you install commercial air-conditioning units in the roof of a distribution centre?

With a Blackhawk helicopter of course! Recently Qanstruct, the builder of our Kemps Creek Distribution Centre (DC), arranged for the installation of the site air-conditioning units using a US

06 Dec, 2018Events

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

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

Amcal teams up with Supercars driver Jack Perkins to get behind the wheel with diabetes

Amcal has teamed up with Supercars driver Jack Perkins to provide Australians with a never-before-seen insight into how he manages his diabetes behind the wheel of Australia’s fastest cars. The

24 Oct, 2018Brands, Community & Social

Ask us anything

Recently, Sigma Healthcare’s CEO Mark Hooper published an open letter in this publication, inviting you to contact himself and the rest of the Sigma Healthcare Senior Leadership Team to discuss how

19 Oct, 2018Announcements

Be part of something better

At the core of Sigma Healthcare’s business is the belief that healthy pharmacy partnerships are vital for healthy communities. It’s our mission to achieve this by helping pharmacists to run

01 Oct, 2018Announcements

Half Year Update with Mark Hooper

We invite you to view the below video where CEO Mark Hooper shares his thoughts on our recent half year financial results and the company’s strategy going forward.

27 Sep, 2018Uncategorized

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

Getting to the Heart of the Issue

Why is heart health so important? According to research from the Heart Foundation of Australia (2017), men over 40 have a one-in-two chance of developing heart disease. Early detection of an

26 Sep, 2018Community & Social

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

Pharmacies help customers take control of their weight

60% of all Australians are currently considered overweight or obese, and many are just not worried about their weight, making it a significant health problem. The impact of excess weight can be

20 Aug, 2018Announcements, Community & Social

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

Federal Government announces Dose Administration Aid program expansion

The Federal Government has announced an additional 70,000 patients of community pharmacies will benefit under the expansion of the medication adherence program, with Health Minister Greg Hunt

08 Aug, 2018Announcements

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

APP Conference 2018 Highlights

The recent Pharmacy Guild of Australia APP Conference, held on the Gold Coast in May, was a resounding success. It was the 28th year of the event, which had 6,200 delegates attend in 2018. Sigma has

26 Jun, 2018Events

Pharmacists Help Empower Sleep Apnoea Sufferers

Sleep Apnoea in Australia Community pharmacies are often the first point of contact with the healthcare system for patients experiencing symptoms any number of health issues, including sleep

18 Jun, 2018Announcements, Brands

Guardian Angels Knitting Program celebrates 20 years

This year marks twenty years of the Guardian Angels Knitting Program, an initiative of Guardian Pharmacy which in its lifetime has provided over two million knitted garments for those facing hardship

13 Jun, 2018Brands, Community & Social

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

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

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 launches CarePro

Carepro: Industry leading patient support by Amcal and Guardian Amcal and Guardian have lead the industry with the recent release of a new and innovative patient management and support program called

01 May, 2018Announcements, Brands

Sigma Connects Pharmacy

Sigma Healthcare has announced a new online platform, Sigma Connect, which has been designed to improve the ordering and account interface with its pharmacy customers so that they have more time to

30 Apr, 2018Announcements

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’s Diabetes Risk Scan

AMCAL is offering its customers a health assessment with a focus on diabetes with its “personalised Diabetes Management Review” following the release of a new diabetes report from

24 Apr, 2018Brands, Community & Social

NSW DC Sod Turning Event

At Sigma Healthcare we strive to deliver a high quality service that promotes sustainable business growth by consistently improving end to end supply chain efficiency through investments in

23 Apr, 2018Announcements

Amcal becomes Gold Sponsor of Mother’s Day Classic

Amcal has proudly joined forces with the iconic Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic as one of the six gold sponsors of the annual fun run and walk. The Mother’s Day Classic annual community

13 Apr, 2018Community & Social

Sigma to invest over $110 million in its NSW distribution network

Ground was broken this morning to mark the start of construction of the new Sigma Healthcare distribution centre in Kemps Creek, NSW. The Kemps Creek Distribution Centre is 40,000 square

12 Apr, 2018Announcements

Pain is our priority

Amcal wanted to show our media partners what it must be like for someone suffering in pain and how it could affect their life, every day. Click play to view Amcal’s ice bucket experiment.

08 Mar, 2018Brands, Community & Social

What Makes a True Healthcare Leader

The healthcare and pharmaceutical industry is becoming an increasingly crowded space. As a pharmacist, understanding what drives success in the field is vital to ensuring the long-term sustainability

28 Feb, 2018Community & Social

Medibank and Sigma Healthcare establish 3 year partnership

Sigma Healthcare this week announced a 3 year partnership with Medibank. To view the media release click

16 Feb, 2018Brands

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

2017: The Year in Review

Please click on the link below to view an end of year message from Sigma Healthcare CEO Mark Hooper. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Safe, Healthy

21 Dec, 2017Uncategorized

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

Sigma Healthcare Half Year Results 2017

Sigma Healthcare's financial results for the Half Year and July 2017 were released publicly today. In recognition of the outcomes, Sigma's CEO Mark Hopper took the time to discuss the results in a

07 Sep, 2017Announcements

Guardian Pharmacy Recognised as Health Service Leaders at Canstar Blue

The purpose of a pharmacy has evolved. No longer purely medicinal retailers, pharmacists are fast becoming a one stop shop for health services across the board, with additional beauty, wellness and

27 Jul, 2017Announcements, Brands

Amcal Pharmacy Celebrates 80 Year Milestone

Leading Australian pharmacy healthcare provider, Amcal, is marking eight decades as the country’s most trusted pharmacy when it celebrates its 80th birthday this month. The milestone recognises

19 Jul, 2017Brands

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

Sigma invests $60 million in upgrades to WA distributions network

Ground was broken last month to mark the start of construction of the new state of the art Sigma Healthcare distribution centre in Canning Vale, WA. City of Canning Mayor Paul Ng turned the

27 Jun, 2017Announcements, Community & Social

A Leap Forward For Pharmacists at DDS Conference 2017

Amid the picturesque waters of Noumea, New Caledonia, Discount Drug Stores announced a host of new initiatives and technological advancements at its 10th national conference that took place

20 Jun, 2017Announcements, Presentations

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

Sigma’s Asia Roadshow Presentation

Managing Director and CEO, Mark Hooper and CFO, Iona MacPherson have meetings in Singapore and Hong Kong for a 2 day investor roadshow. To view the presentation slides please click on the link below.

04 Apr, 2017Presentations

Sigma and The Summer Foundation

Sigma is committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. At a corporate level, Sigma provides support for the terrific work of The Summer Foundation, who work tirelessly at actioning

30 Mar, 2017Community & Social

Shine at Sigma

Sigma continued its program of recognising the efforts of our team members who support the values of Sigma. This year saw two equal winners – Marieanne Jankowski (pictured with Mark Hooper, CEO

23 Mar, 2017Community & Social, Presentations

2016/17 Full Year Results Briefing Presentation

This morning Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited released its full year results for the period ending 31 January 2017 to the Australian Securities Exchange, with Managing Director & CEO Mark Hooper and

23 Mar, 2017Presentations

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

2016/17 Full Year Results Briefing

Thursday 23 March 2017, 9.30am Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited (SIP-AU) Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited (ABN 15 088 417 403) will release its full year results for the period ending 31 January 2017 to

22 Mar, 2017Presentations

Retail Conference 2017 Awards Night

Sigma congratulates our Amcal and Guardian Award winners! Our Pharmacies play an integral role in providing health solutions in our community. That is why we take the time and effort to support the

10 Mar, 2017Announcements, Events

A leap forward for Pharmacists

Sigma launches Leapp Dispensary Excellence Program for Pharmacists– an industry leading support program delivering workflow efficiencies to enhance engagement with patients. Leapp pilot program

09 Mar, 2017Announcements

Sigma evolves beyond pharmaceuticals

Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd is changing its name to Sigma Healthcare Ltd to better reflect its broader healthcare focus A new logo and ASX code will accompany the change of name Shareholders will vote

08 Mar, 2017Announcements

Sigma’s Retail Leaders Forum Presentation

The Retail Leaders Forum was held in Sydney on 7-8 March 2017. Our Managing Director and CEO, Mark Hooper was this year’s Partner Keynote speaker, sponsored by Azoya International. To view

08 Mar, 2017Presentations

2017 Amcal & Guardian Retail Conference

The 2017 Amcal & Guardian Retail Conference is exclusive for Amcal & Guardian members who over 3 days receive valuable industry insights, training and updates on the latest brand and service

07 Mar, 2017Events

Sigma supports the Summer Foundation

Sigma recently made a $25,000 donation to the Summer Foundation. The following video explains why the Summer Foundation makes such a huge difference to adults with a disability being able to

03 Jan, 2017Uncategorized

DDS Pharmacy Assistant named 2016 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year

Queensland pharmacy assistant named 2016 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Sigma congratulates Natanya McLenaghan from Aspley Discount Drug Stores, for winning the 2016 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/

05 Dec, 2016Announcements, Brands

Home Hill Discount Drug Store Wins Carers Australia Award

Sigma congratulates Home Hill Discount Drug Store, who recently won the Carers Australia Queensland Business Award. The award recognises outstanding service and support for carers in the local

30 Nov, 2016Announcements, Brands

Sigma and Fred IT partnership driving pharmacy innovation

Sigma Pharmaceuticals today announced Australia’s largest pharmacy IT partnership with the Fred IT Group to deliver Sigma’s next generation retail platform that will support over 700 pharmacies

24 Nov, 2016Announcements

2016 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD

GSK Consumer wins top award – 2016 Supplier of the Year for second year in a row; Azoya wins Multichannel Supplier of the Year Award following Amcal’s successful launch into the Chinese online

10 Nov, 2016Announcements, Events

Sigma’s Amcal partners with Carers Australia to Care for Carers

Would you put the wellbeing of those you care for ahead of your own, even if it meant significant cost to your own health, financial security and mental vitality? Because that’s precisely what

21 Oct, 2016Uncategorized

e-Commerce expertise at Australia/China Health Expo

Sigma is sharing e-commerce expertise with delegates and visitors at the Australia/China Complementary Health Expo in Melbourne this week. More than 400 Chinese delegates will be in attendance, each

28 Jun, 2016Brands, Events, Products, Uncategorized

Johnson & Johnson wins top DDS Supplier Award

Johnson & Johnson was awarded Supplier of the Year at the Discount Drug Stores (DDS) National Conference in Sydney last week. Discount Drug Stores Executive General Manager said the award

06 Jun, 2016Announcements, Brands, Events

Award for top DDS store goes to Balwyn North

The Discount Drug Stores (DDS) award for top store goes to Balwyn North Discount Drug Store. They received the Pharmacy of the Year Award at the DDS National Conference in Sydney last week. DDS

06 Jun, 2016Announcements, Brands, Events

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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Discount Drug Stores named Chemist / Pharmacy of the Year for 2018

Now is the time to join Sigma

How to stay healthy when the weather heats up

Ever wondered how you install commercial air-conditioning units in the roof of a distribution centre?

Howzat! Discount Drug Stores scores a six

Supercars champion drives diabetes education forward

Successful roll out of Sleep Apnoea Program for Amcal and Guardian

Big news for Amcal and Guardian at PSA 2018

Diabetes Risk Assessment Program Identifies Those at Risk

Amcal teams up with Supercars driver Jack Perkins to get behind the wheel with diabetes

Ask us anything

Be part of something better

Half Year Update with Mark Hooper

The future of the National Medicines Policy

Getting to the Heart of the Issue

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

Top Performing Amcal & Guardian Pharmacies named for NSW and WA

Pharmacies help customers take control of their weight

Healthcare leadership strategies for the future of pharmacy

Federal Government announces Dose Administration Aid program expansion

Novartis Wins Prestigious Supplier Awards

APP Conference 2018 Highlights

Pharmacists Help Empower Sleep Apnoea Sufferers

Guardian Angels Knitting Program celebrates 20 years

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

Better health, better Healthcare

Social Media: a platform for Healthcare marketing?

Amcal phases out plastic

Sigma launches CarePro

Sigma Connects Pharmacy

Sigma empowers its Amcal and Guardian pharmacists

Amcal’s Diabetes Risk Scan

NSW DC Sod Turning Event

Amcal becomes Gold Sponsor of Mother’s Day Classic

Sigma to invest over $110 million in its NSW distribution network

Pain is our priority

What Makes a True Healthcare Leader

Medibank and Sigma Healthcare establish 3 year partnership

AJP Discusses Amcal’s Pain Management Plans

2017: The Year in Review

Sigma Supplier Gala Dinner – Industry Awards

Sigma Healthcare Half Year Results 2017

Guardian Pharmacy Recognised as Health Service Leaders at Canstar Blue

Amcal Pharmacy Celebrates 80 Year Milestone

Amcal remains committed to patient centric services

Sigma invests $60 million in upgrades to WA distributions network

A Leap Forward For Pharmacists at DDS Conference 2017

CNBC Interview with Mark Hooper

Sigma’s Asia Roadshow Presentation

Sigma and The Summer Foundation

Shine at Sigma

2016/17 Full Year Results Briefing Presentation

2016/17 Full Year Results Announcement

2016/17 Full Year Results Briefing

Retail Conference 2017 Awards Night

A leap forward for Pharmacists

Sigma evolves beyond pharmaceuticals

Sigma’s Retail Leaders Forum Presentation

2017 Amcal & Guardian Retail Conference

Sigma supports the Summer Foundation

DDS Pharmacy Assistant named 2016 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year

Home Hill Discount Drug Store Wins Carers Australia Award

Sigma and Fred IT partnership driving pharmacy innovation

2016 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Sigma’s Amcal partners with Carers Australia to Care for Carers

e-Commerce expertise at Australia/China Health Expo

Johnson & Johnson wins top DDS Supplier Award

Award for top DDS store goes to Balwyn North

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