Looking forward to 2025 - an outlook from the voices behind Pharmacy 777.

Meet our Directors - David Speak and Kim Brotherson

With over 30 years experience as Pharmacists and Business Partners - together, they bring a wealth of expertise, knowledge and vision - leading the 777 Group with a passion for meeting the health care needs of our community.

It has been a big year for the Industry, following the signing of the 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) between the Pharmacy Guild and the Australian Government and the addition of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's inaugural agreement in 2024.

David and Kim both share a very promising outlook for the future vision of the Industry to deliver better health care access for all Australians through Pharmacists working to their full scope of practice in collaboration with the wider health care network.

David Speak - Chairman

"777 Group is all about bringing together independent pharmacists in a collaborative approach to support their growth.

We’re here to serve our people - pharmacy owners, interns, team members.

A clear vision for the future and a supportive culture driven by purpose and our core values is the reason behind why we invest in good people making them great, providing career pathways for interns towards ownership opportunities as we expand our independent community pharmacy network nationwide.

Growth drives opportunitiy and it's now a pivotal time for Pharmacists and owners to take advantage of these developments as our Industry goes through change. It is through this approach that together, we can implement all that full scope has to offer."

Kim Brotherson - Managing Director

"As we look to 2025, we see a big opportunity for change.

The key growth area for Community Pharmacists - both professionally and from a business point of view is to lean into the opportunities full scope of practice can provide.

With CPI still in the 3-3.5% range, growth of $GP above 5% will be critical in ensuring that Community Pharmacies thrive.

As Community Pharmacists, we believe providing personalised care to the patients we serve and helping our seniors live with dignity in their homes for as long as possible, are worthy goals to apply our skills and add value.

We understand how independent community pharmacy owners must navigate the current uncertain environment, however, central to their future is recognising that now is the time to take action and make the necessary changes to ensure their business growth and success.

Importantly, nurturing a culture that support graduates and enables Pharmacists and technicians to dispense their knowledge, will be key in providing consistent service, optimising the benefits of the 8CPA."