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A doctoral candidate’s research into patterns of prescribing and how this may influence patients’ recovery from stroke in New Zealand has been internationally recognised

Hospital pharmacists are preparing for their annual conference in Dunedin on 23–24 November, with a theme of “The future of New Zealand Pharmacy – it’s a stunner!” 

The US Food and Drug Administration last week announced plans to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter nasal decongestants after a review found it ineffective

The top pharmacy role at Te Whatu Ora could be disestablished following the resignation of Billy Allan, Te Whatu Ora principal pharmacy services development manager

Prescriptions for medicinal cannabis increased 14 times in four years, and there has been a big shift from CBD oral liquids to much more potent THC-dominated flower/bud products, a recent study of New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis scheme has found.  

A Hutt Valley pharmacy has collected about $300 worth of groceries for a local pātaka kai

An advisory group in the Kāpiti area of the lower North Island has released a paper supporting its push for a publicly provided integrated health centre in Paraparaumu 

Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare have been given the green light for their multimillion-dollar merger across the Tasman

The move towards online prescriptions is causing more issues than ever for dispensary teams.

The Health Media is excited to officially launch the 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora