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Pharmacists should stay vigilant for prescription fraud after a woman was allegedly found presenting false scripts for tramadol around the upper North Island.

The New Zealand Medical Association looks set to again criticise the section of the Pharmacy Council's new code of ethics dealing with the supply of alternative medicine.

The Pharmaceutical Society's chief pharmacist advisor Bob Buckham is leaving the organisation for its trans-Tasman counterpart.

Tributes have been flowing for a popular pharmacist turned educator who inspired thousands of young students.

Most DHBs are still failing to meet nationwide health targets, although they have made progress since earlier in the year.

The former University of Auckland School of Pharmacy head John Shaw is retiring after a long and influential career.