Clinical services

Patients might be concerned about what they read and hear in the news regarding the use of renin–angiotensin system blockers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cardiologist Chris Ellis reviews recent research and current recommendations

New research has highlighted clinical pharmacist facilitators, as an integral part of general practice, enhance the level of care received by patients in New Zealand and identify thousands of medicine-related problems. Anna Lee reports

Auckland pharmacy lecturer Sanya Ram teases out the issues relating to conscientious objection in light of intense debate over the End of Life Choice Bill

If an under-16-year-old wants her dispensed medications kept secret, is the pharmacist still obliged to share details with her parent who pays the bill? Auckland pharmacy lecturer
Sanya Ram looks at the legislation 

Despite being an essential element, phosphorus stays mostly out of the limelight. Complementary medicines expert Shaun Holt explains the reason for this, and the importance of phosphorus in the body  

Motivational messages for pharmacists to champion social and environmental change and end health inequities resounded at the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacists’ Association annual conference last November

In 2012, the New Zealand natural health products industry surpassed $1 billion in revenue, according to a New Zealand Trade and Enterprise study, and it continues to grow

Pharmacy Today reporter Nerine Zoio chats to David Woods, a consultant, pharmacist, educator and researcher who recently celebrated 30 years in New Zealand pharmacy education at the University of Otago’s School of Pharmacy

Kim Brackley is stepping down as president of the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacists’ Association after three and a half years in the job

A Pharmacy Today article written by two clinical pharmacists has picked up the Health Industry Media Award at the 2018 New Zealand Respiratory Achievers’ Awards