Our story about the opening of a new large-format discount chemist on Ballina Road has taken a twist in the last seven days.

The business was to be called Brands Lismore Pharmacy, but due to regulatory hurdles being approved much faster than expected, the new name will be Chemist Outlet Lismore when it launches on Tuesday, February 17.

Managing Partner Dan Troy said it was always the intention to use the Chemist Outlet brand from the start of the venture; however, their legal advice was that the regulatory process would take up to six months, meaning they had to launch with the existing Brands name until approved.

"It's always, always been our intention to align with Chemist Outlet. However, we thought we would be bound to the Brands name for at least another six months, upon new legal advice. We've now realised there are certain ways for us to get around these hurdles, and therefore brand as a Chemist Outlet from day one.

"These past nine months of planning, in terms of putting together this move, as you can imagine, there's a lot of moving parts. PBS approvals and change of location rules that in themselves can present challenges and hoops to jump through. Chemist Outlet allows us to pass on great discounts to our customers."

The new store has been a hive of activity inside and out, with the yellow and blue painting nearly finished, and the signage due to be erected this Friday, ready for Tuesday week's opening.

Staff have been hard at work stocking the shelves, ready for ticketing next week.

"Friday the 13th of February is the date we actually close at the old site on Molesworth Street," Dan said. "Will be reopening on the 17th of February at the new site on Ballina Road. So, look out for the bold, bright yellow building on Ballina Road.

"It's a personal privilege to have the opportunity to breathe some life into a location that has not seen much love in these past few years. I'd also like to take the opportunity to speak out to local allied health professionals. We have flexible leasing opportunities available in and around the site, and it would be really pleasing one day to build something of a health hub in such a central location here on Ballina Road."