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As more independent pharmacies close and increasing numbers of discounters open, smaller pharmacies are being urged to advertise that their prescriptions are now free and to highlight their points of difference.

Pharmacies have been busy since the $5 prescription copayment was removed on Saturday and report customers are stoked and surprised 

The National Party would exempt Community Services Card and SuperGold Card holders, and beneficiaries from the $5 copayment. Pharmacists say they would spend too much time policing the exemptions and not enough explaining how people should take their medicines. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports

Pharmacy Today Kaitiaki Rongoā o te Wā is pleased to announce that from today the Healthcare Handbook 2023/24 has moved to its new home on our website

Pharmacists say the new winter minor ailments initiative is providing a great service to the public and are calling for it to be expanded nationwide

Excitement is building as preparations are made for the dropping of the $5 prescription copayment this weekend

Attracting students into pharmacy school isn’t easy when the profession is so unhappy with workplace conditions, says pharmacy school dean Carlo Marra 

The inquiry into the country's COVID-19 response will wait until after the election to seek the public's views

A licensed immigration adviser says a new points system and a longer temporary work visa will provide more certainty for pharmacy workers wishing to migrate to New Zealand

A new board chair has been announced for Te Whatu Ora