Community Pharmacy

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 

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 

As pressure builds to scrap the $5 prescription copayment, the Government is standing firm on keeping it in place  

Early-career pharmacists might benefit from National’s bonding scheme to retain nurses and midwives 

The newly-formed Prescription Access Initiative group is calling on the Government to scrap the prescription copayment, saying evidence proves it fuels medication nonadherence and patient harm. Paulette Crowley reports

The newly-formed Prescription Access Initiative group is calling on the Government to scrap the prescription copayment, saying evidence proves it fuels medication nonadherence and patient harm. Paulette Crowley reports

Community pharmacy will have its first meeting with Te Whatu Ora to negotiate the most significant contract in the sector. Paulette Crowley takes a look at the issues that may – or may not – be on the table

Natalie Guald's fundraising goal is tantalisingly close. The Auckland pharmacist has raised nearly $14,377, just shy of her $15,000 goal for Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand.

Pharmacist Cameron McNaught is a multi-sport and fitness enthusiast, and has started a business degree. He talks to Paulette Crowley about work and pastimes