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The Medicines Classification Committee is about to consider whether pharmacists will be able to offer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine without a prescription.

Otago researchers have managed to ­enrol more than 1000 patients in their study into the health impacts of the $5 prescription fee.

The lobby group for OTC medicine makers is changing its name to better reflect its purpose

The Pharmacy Action what? Jonathan Chilton-Towle looks at the impact and achievements of the four-year, multi-pronged plan, despite it flying under the radar for some pharmacists

For most people, just the thought of running 42.2km is exhausting. But Megan Grant, a pharmacist at Rotorua’s Unichem The Mall, loves pounding the pavement for extreme distances. Reporter Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to Megan about her love of long-distance running  

For two decades, Whangarei pharmacist Iain Buchanan has spent four days a year touring the beautiful Northland countryside on his bike as part of the annual BDO Tour of Northland race. 

Intern pharmacists who have completed the pharmacist vaccinator course can now give influenza vaccines. 

With hand sanitiser in extremely short supply, some enterprising pharmacists are coming up with DIY solutions

Pharmac has been forced to delay the upcoming brand switch for the antidepressant fluoxetine and remove its stat dispensing status after its new supplier experienced manufacturing issues

For two decades, Whangarei pharmacist Iain Buchanan has spent four days a year touring the beautiful Northland countryside on his bike as part of the annual BDO Tour of Northland race