Australia’s supermarket giants
may be considering expanding into
pharmacy, according to a report in
Saturday’s Fairfax newspapers.
The story cited marketing lecturer
Peter McDonald from Sydney
University who said that pharmacy
had “classic characteristics” that
would appeal to the grocery groups.
Both supermarket operators have
said they have no plans to expand
into pharmacy, while the Guild said
such a move would be a “serious
backward step”.
“We don’t think Australian
consumers will march in the street
urging more market power for
Coles and Woolworths,” according
to Guild spokesman Greg Turnbull.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 30 Sep 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 30 Sep 13
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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