PHARMACY wholesaler, Symbion, will retain its status as the first line supplier to the Blooms The Chemist network of pharmacies, for another five years.
The deal relates to the supply of prescription medicines, over-the-counter and complementary healthcare products, extending a 20-year partnership between the two businesses.
Welcoming the announcement, Blooms The Chemist CEO, Phil Smith, said Symbion had been a valued partner in helping the independent chain to blossom into a 90-store network.
"Since 1995, Blooms The Chemist has been committed to delivering friendly expert advice & exceptional professional service to customers across Australia," he said.
"Critical to this is ensuring we have the right health products for our patients in stock and access to the full range of PBS medicines in a timely manner to ensure that our pharmacists can focus on what's important -- the health of their patients," Smith noted.
"Symbion has been providing exceptional service to our network of stores for 20 years and we're pleased to continue this relationship for at least the next five," he added.
Pictured, Symbion CEO, Brett Barons; and Blooms The Chemist CEO Phil Smith.
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