For those in Australia, we are familiar with large chain pharmacy companies such as National Pharmacies, Chemmart, Chemplus, Amcal and so on. Now we have (relatively) newer ones such as Chemist Warehouse, United Discount Chemists, and Priceline. There seems to be a heading in a discount marketed direction, however the originals are still keeping their same banners and general ‘non-discount’ image. Do you feel this is hurting or helping the industry by marketing pharmacies as drug warehouses. These pharmacies are still providing the same counselling and professional services, but on observer may say the outfit of the store may be diminishing the professional reputation of pharmacies. (more…)

Well, yes we are free, for you the reader, but of course like anything, there are setup costs of us builders. Certain site advertising can come off as obtrusive, and since the initial version of this site was launch in May 09, there was zero advertising as I tried to steer clear of the popups and so forth. However, it seemed appropriate as more interest rose in the site that upgrading may be a necessary option in the future and the costs that are coupled with such a move.

Foremost in mind was not to have products that do not reflect the core purpose of this site, while the site will be a lighthearted look at pharma issues for both fellow pharmas and medicos, as well as the public, the ads you will see are aimed to be products which are ethical and appropriate. If you have any complaints or notice an ad that is generated that you believe is not appropriate, please contact us to have it removed.