Sigma Healthcare

Sigma Healthcare Limited is a prominent Australian pharmaceutical distributor and wholesaler, headquartered in Rowville. Founded in 1912, the company operates approximately 1,200 branded and independent pharmacies, including Amcal, Chemist King, Discount Drug Stores, Guardian, and PharmaSave. Sigma Healthcare provides a diverse range of pharmaceutical products and private label health and wellness items, which encompass skincare, vitamins, cosmetics, and medical consumables. Additionally, the company offers hospital pharmacy services, including specialty medication programs and support for aged care facilities. As a franchisor, Sigma navigates a regulated market where pharmacy ownership is restricted to licensed pharmacists, leading the company to explore unregulated revenue opportunities in response to market challenges.

Iona MacPherson

CFO

3 past transactions

Chemist Warehouse

Acquisition in 2023
Chemist Warehouse, established in Australia, is a retail pharmacy chain operating both physical stores and an online platform. It offers a wide range of products, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, health and beauty items, baby care products, and wellness supplements, catering to diverse customer needs across the country.

Medications Packaging Systems

Acquisition in 2017
Medications Packaging Systems provides medicine management systems and individual medication sachet doses, which helps ensure that patients get the right amount of medicine.

Discount Drug Stores

Acquisition in 2014
Discount Drug Stores is a regional pharmacy network based in Brisbane, Australia, operating more than 120 stores across Queensland and nationwide. Founded in 2001 by practicing pharmacists John Clark, Peter Newman and Rosa Chen, the chain focuses on offering everyday low prices on prescription medications, health and beauty products, and related pharmaceutical goods. The business is Queensland owned and operated, with the majority of stores serving Brisbane suburbs and regional areas, and aims to provide affordable access to medicines and healthcare essentials.
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