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Community pharmacy owners say the 5 per cent funding increase offered by Te Whatu Ora ahead of contract negotiations is nowhere near enough

For the first time, UK pharmacists will soon be able to supply antibiotics and antivirals for seven common conditions without a GP prescription as part of the Government’s Primary Care Recovery Plan

Te Whatu Ora today revealed more details of the planned minor ailments scheme but there is disappointment and frustration it isn't available nationwide

Te Whatu Ora will come to the table with an offer of a 5 per cent funding increase to the community pharmacy sector in upcoming contract negotiations

Copayments need to be cut for all patients in every region, not just for selected patients in certain areas for limited conditions, pharmacists say

A Te Whatu Ora error with last month’s Additional Professional Advisory Services calculation has left already cash-strapped pharmacies out of pocket 

A better-than-expected financial result has left the Pharmacy Council celebrating

Pharmacists in selected districts will provide telehealth consultations be able to treat minor ailments as part of a 2023 Winter Plan announced by the minister of health today 

Adding pharmacists to the Green List for residency, alongside 31 other health professionals, is not expected to be a quick fix to solve staffing issues in the sector.

Australia and Europe have banned medicines containing pholcodine. Now Medsafe is considering whether New Zealand should follow suit