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Chemist Warehouse-Sigma pharmacy deal raises Australian vertical integration concerns

By Ryan Cropp ( June 13, 2024, 01:28 GMT | Insight) -- A blockbuster merger between Australian pharmacy giants Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare is facing regulatory headwinds, after the competition watchdog raised concerns over the deal’s impact on pharmacy supply chains. In a statement of issues released today, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said it was considering whether the proposed transaction would allow the merged entity to offer less favorable price and supply terms for rival pharmacies.A blockbuster merger between Australian pharmacy giants Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare is facing regulatory headwinds, after the competition watchdog raised concerns over the deal’s impact on pharmacy supply chains....

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