Navigating pharmacy valuation, negative equity and partnerships

The potential impact of 60 day dispensing

It is common for pharmacies to be owned in partnership between the ’Founder / long term owner’ (Founder) of the business and younger partners. This is often part of a succession plan for the Founder. Alternatively, it may be a result of a key employee retention model.

In both scenarios, the equity held by the Founder in the business is ’used’ to provide the incoming partner with the capacity to borrow funds to acquire their partnership interest.

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Holman Hodge News – We’re Moving!

For the last 8 years since the inception of Holman Hodge we have enjoyed being located at Level 5, 420 King William Street. However, our lease soon expires and as a result it is time for us to move to a new home.

We are pleased to announce that we will be moving to Level 15, 45 Pirie Street in September this year. The building we are moving into is about to go through a significant transformation and is located in a vibrant part of the city business district that we believe will be fantastic for our business.

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Our top tips to prepare for 60 day dispensing challenges

Implications of 60-day dispensing for pharmacies

As we know from the Federal Budget 2023, significant changes are proposed for Australia’s pharmaceutical landscape, commencing September 1, 2023.

Eligible patients with chronic conditions will have the option to purchase two months’ (60-days) worth of commonly prescribed medicines (PBS listed) for the price of a single prescription. While the Government’s change brings perceived consumer benefits in reduced prescription fees, it brings with it a range of concerns for pharmacists, their businesses and the community.

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