What PharmaSave Australia does

PharmaSave Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian retail pharmacy brand founded in 2009 in Melbourne, operating branded pharmacy locations across every state and territory (VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT). The company dispenses prescription medications — including through eScripts electronic prescribing integrated with the MedAdvisor PharmaSaveApp — and sells over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, and its own Pharmacy Care and Chemists' Own brands (collectively 300+ products across 27 health, beauty and baby categories). Select locations operate seven days a week, including late-night trading until 10 PM.

The business layers professional health services onto the retail dispensing model, including COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, diabetes and asthma management, blood pressure monitoring, hearing checks, home medication reviews, medication packing, wound care, NDSS support, travel health, and smoking cessation. Digital touchpoints comprise eScripts, SMS prescription reminders, Scripts On File, the MedAdvisor platform, an online catalogue flipbook, and a Google Maps-based store locator; no e-commerce ordering channel is offered. Operational and procurement affiliation with Platinum Pharmacy Group and Sigma Healthcare is evidenced by store and service contact details.

Revenue is generated through four streams: retail pharmacy sales (transactional), own-brand product sales (transactional), vaccination services (professional services, with COVID-19 vaccines provided free under government programs), and professional health services fees. The primary customer segments are general Australian consumers, value-conscious shoppers, chronic disease patients (notably diabetes), and immunisation recipients, served through a community-led go-to-market model with local area marketing, catalogues, and a loyalty club.

Name

PharmaSave Australia

Legal name

PharmaSave Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://pharmasave.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PharmaSave Australia is a national retail pharmacy brand operating branded pharmacies across all Australian states and territories, dispensing prescriptions and OTC medicines, selling 300+ own-brand products, and offering professional health services including vaccinations, chronic disease management, and medication reviews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent) (HLAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Telehealth-to-Pharmacy Marketplace & Prescription Routing Platforms (HLALAIAC)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Over-the-counter medicines
• Vaccination services
• Health information services

Headquarters

HQ city

Clayton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Pharmacy Sales: Revenue generated from sales of prescription medicines, over-the-counter medications, health products, vitamins, and supplements across physical pharmacy store locations nationwide.
2. Own Brand Products: Sales from proprietary brand product lines including Pharmacy Care and Chemists' Own, spanning over 300 products across 27 health, beauty, and baby categories, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
3. Vaccination Services: Revenue from COVID-19 vaccination services (AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, Novavax) and flu vaccinations administered at pharmacy locations. COVID-19 vaccines are provided free to eligible recipients under government programs.
4. Health Services: Fees for professional health services including medication reviews, home medication reviews, diabetes management, asthma management, blood pressure monitoring, hearing checks, and weight management consultations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PharmaSave Australia operates a national network of retail pharmacies dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medicines and selling two proprietary own-brand ranges (Pharmacy Care and Chemists' Own). The pharmacies also deliver in-pharmacy professional health services such as COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, diabetes and asthma management, blood pressure monitoring, hearing checks, medication reviews, wound care, and travel health, supported by digital tools including eScripts, MedAdvisor app integration, and SMS prescription reminders.

Product overview

PharmaSave Australia operates a network of retail pharmacies across all states and territories, offering a comprehensive pharmacy service built around 'Care, Value, Service'. The company provides two own-brand product ranges: Pharmacy Care (covering skin care, pain relief, vitamins, baby products, and medical devices) and Chemists' Own (a pharmacy-exclusive brand with over 120 products for cold, flu, pain, and digestive health). The core offering centres on prescription dispensing via both traditional and eScripts electronic prescribing, complemented by over-the-counter medicines and an extensive health services portfolio including COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, diabetes and asthma management, blood pressure monitoring, hearing checks, medication reviews, wound care, and travel health. Digital services include MedAdvisor app integration for medication management, SMS prescription reminders, and Scripts On File. The business combines its physical pharmacy network with digital tools to deliver accessible professional pharmacy services to communities throughout Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pharmacy Care: The range has been created by our dedicated team of experienced product developers who have a commitment to delivering quality products at excellent value – all backed up with our 100% money-back guarantee. From skin care, pain relief, vitamins, baby products to non-contact thermometers, Pharmacy Care has you and your family covered. Pharmacy Care is available at PharmaSave+ stores nationwide.
• Chemists' Own

Products and services

• Prescription Medicines and Dispensing Prescription medications dispensed through PharmaSave-branded pharmacies nationwide, with electronic prescribing support via the eScripts system for secure digital prescription management.
• Over-the-Counter Medicines Non-prescription medications sold in-store for common ailments, forming part of the core retail assortment alongside prescription medicines.
• Pharmacy Care (Own Brand) PharmaSave's proprietary own-brand range covering skin care, pain relief, vitamins, baby products, and non-contact thermometers, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee and stocked at PharmaSave+ stores.
• Chemists' Own (Own Brand) Pharmacy-exclusive own-brand range launched in 1995 offering over 120 products across coughs and colds, pain, allergies, sun care, anti-bacterial, and digestive health categories.
• COVID-19 Vaccination Service In-pharmacy COVID-19 immunisation offering AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, and Novavax vaccines for first, second, and booster doses, free for eligible Australians aged 5 and above under government program.
• Flu Vaccination Service Annual in-pharmacy influenza vaccination service recommended for all Australians over six months of age.
• eScripts Electronic Prescribing Service Electronic prescribing service delivering digital prescription tokens to patients via mobile phone or email, integrated with the MedAdvisor PharmaSaveApp for medication management and QR-code token sharing.
• Diabetes Management Service In-pharmacy diabetes support including blood glucose monitoring guidance, medication management, lifestyle advice, and access to NDSS (National Diabetes Services Scheme) products and information.
• Asthma Management Service In-pharmacy asthma support including medication advice and inhaler technique assessment.
• Blood Pressure and Heart Health Service In-pharmacy blood pressure monitoring to help identify hypertension early and support cardiovascular health.
• Home Medication Review Comprehensive medication review service conducted by qualified pharmacists to ensure safe and effective use of medications.
• Hearing Check Service 15-minute in-pharmacy hearing assessment designed to identify potential hearing loss and recommend next steps.
• Medication Packing Service Blister packaging service helping patients manage multiple medications safely, particularly suited to chronic-condition patients.
• Travel Health Service Pre-travel pharmacist consultations and travel vaccinations for international destinations.
• Quit Smoking Support Service Pharmacist-assisted smoking cessation program covering nicotine replacement therapy and prescription medications.
• Weight Management Service Pharmacist advice and product recommendations to support healthy weight management goals.
• Health Information and Education Content Online health education covering allergy, diabetes, flu, heart health, hearing checks, quit smoking, sun care, weight management, and COVID-19, supporting in-pharmacy consultations and patient engagement.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API): ASX-listed health and beauty company (parent of Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy). Comparable as a large, integrated banner/wholesale/brand operator competing for national pharmacy brand share.
• Ramsay Pharmacy: Pharmacy arm of Ramsay Health Care, operating hospital-adjacent and community pharmacies with a focus on clinical services and medication management — comparable to PharmaSave's professional-services positioning.
• Sigma Healthcare: ASX-listed pharmaceutical wholesaler and brand operator that owns/manages pharmacy banner groups including related Platinum Pharmacy infrastructure. Highly relevant given PharmaSave store contacts route through platinumpharmacygroup.com.au (a Sigma-aligned domain).

Direct peers

• TerryWhite Chemmart: National pharmacy banner group with a similar franchise/affiliate model to PharmaSave, offering dispensing, professional services, vaccinations, and own-brand health products across Australia.
• Chemist Warehouse: Australia's largest discount pharmacy chain, operating several hundred stores nationally with a price-aggressive model and large own-brand range. Directly competes with PharmaSave on script volume, OTC pricing, and health-services breadth.
• Guardian Pharmacy: Australian pharmacy banner group offering dispensing, professional services, vaccinations, and own-brand health products in a community-pharmacy model similar to PharmaSave.
• Priceline Pharmacy: National pharmacy banner group owned by API, combining dispensary with beauty and health categories; directly comparable on store-format, own-brand strategy, and service portfolio.
• Amcal: Established Australian pharmacy banner group with national network coverage, providing prescription dispensing, vaccinations, and health services — closely comparable to PharmaSave's banner and service offering.
• Blooms The Chemist: Australian community pharmacy chain with ~100+ stores across regional and metropolitan areas, offering Rx, health services, and own-brand products — a comparable mid-sized banner group peer.

Regional players

• National Pharmacies: South Australia-anchored community pharmacy group with strong regional presence, offering dispensing, health services, and own-brand optical/health products. Comparable to PharmaSave's service mix though geographically concentrated in SA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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