Chemist Warehouse earnings surge on weight-loss drugs Australia's biggest pharmacy chain is growing sales and its global network as weight-loss drugs underpin new waves of revenue. AAP · Aug 27
Sigma Healthcare pulls out of Boots takeover talks The UK beauty and pharmacy giant revealed last week that it had held early discussions over a potential takeover deal. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Chemist Warehouse owner plans to ramp up store openings Pharmacy franchisor Sigma Healthcare, which owns the dominant Chemist Warehouse chain, has delivered a solid first-half result. AAP · Feb 26
Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends Sigma Healthcare has lifted its cost-savings target from its February merger with Chemist Warehouse, saying it now expects to save $100 million a year. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
ACCC gives Chemist Warehouse-Sigma merger the go-ahead A merger between Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in the pharmaceutical, a watchdog has concluded. AAP · Nov 7, 2024
The Chemist Warehouse deal is a sideshow: pharmacies are ripe for bigger disruption There’s something curious about the proposed merger between Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare. The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024
ACCC flags concerns over $8.8b Chemist Warehouse merger The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it has preliminary competition concerns about the $8.8 billion merger, and is soliciting feedback. AAP · Jun 13, 2024
Chemist Warehouse to land on ASX via merger with Sigma Privately held Chemist Warehouse has agreed to merge with Sigma Healthcare in a deal that will create a retailer worth around $9 billion. AAP · Dec 10, 2023