Dennis has extensive experience developing and operating businesses across pharmaceuticals, consumer health and pharmacy retailing and wholesaling. He is currently the Executive Chairman and CEO of DBG Health, Australia’s largest diversified pharmaceutical, health and beauty products business.
In 2015 Dennis acquired the Arrow Pharmaceuticals business from Aspen and in 2019 he merged the business with Apotex Australia to form Arrotex Pharmaceuticals. In 2023 Dennis acquired full ownership of Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, Juno Pharmaceuticals and Axe Health to form DBG Health.
Prior to this, Dennis founded Ascent Pharmaceuticals in 2003 and as CEO went on to build his first successful generic pharmaceutical company which was ultimately sold to Actavis Pharmaceuticals in 2012. Dennis was also the major shareholder and Chairman of the Central Healthcare group of companies which he developed in 2010 and which included CHS, a pharmacy wholesaling business, and PharmaSave, a retail pharmacy group. Dennis went on to sell the Central Healthcare group of companies to Sigma Pharmaceuticals in 2014.
Dennis is also currently the founder and Executive Chairman of myDNA – a world leading pharmacogenomic and health genomic platform company
Executive Chairman & Group CEO, DBG Health
Dennis Bastas
COVID-19 SAFE GUIDELINES
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is committed to the health and safety of symposium delegates. In order to protect delegates from the spread of COVID-19 and to take into account Stage 3 Queensland Government restrictions, the following measures will be put in place:
1. Personal safety – each delegate will be provided with a pack containing hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and a mask. In addition to this, the venue will conduct regular cleaning of the venue spaces and equipment. Sanitation stations will also be available throughout the venue.
2. Physical distancing – session seating will be set up to follow the 4 square metres per person rule. Social functions will also comply with these rules.
3. Adherence to the COVID Safe Event Checklist – this is for events of up to 500 people and addresses the risks associated with the potential transmission of COVID-19.
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