Chemist Warehouse-Sigma Healthcare merger raises questions over pharmacy ownership limits per state.

The Chemist Warehouse-Sigma Healthcare merger raises questions, as law limits pharmacy ownership per state. Chemist Warehouse has 550 retail pharmacies and Sigma, 400, but limits range from 4-6 pharmacies per state. Chemist Warehouse initially used relatives to own pharmacies, but switched to franchisees with strong head office influence, as described by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. This highlights the potential for significant disruption in the pharmacy industry.

June 18, 2024
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