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A Dunedin pharmacist has been struck off and ordered to pay nearly $100,000 after being found guilty of numerous charges of misconduct.

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Pharmaceutical Society president Michael Hammond is calling for pharmacy sector leaders to meet to discuss how pharmacy will fit into the rapid changes occurring at Te Whatu Ora

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Woolworths Pharmacy (formerly Countdown Pharmacy) has withdrawn its appeal of the High Court finding that its pharmacy ownership structure was unlawful

A Dunedin pharmacist has been struck off and ordered to pay nearly $100,000 after being found guilty of numerous charges of misconduct