COVID-19

COVID-19 has led to record numbers of GPs signing up to use electronic prescribing, but a pharmacy IT expert says more funding and better coordination is needed for the resulting rise in workload

Early career pharmacist in Christchurch Laura Pidcock reflects on the state of pharmacy for pharmacists new to the profession while quietly celebrating personal achievements 

Pharmacists are accusing the Ministry of Health of double standards after learning Australian discount chain Chemist Warehouse is recommended to patients at managed isolation facilities across the country

When COVID-19 testing surged in Auckland two weeks ago, after community transmission was discovered, Labtests was ready – they’ve been doing it for months 

Atul Mehta summarises COVID-19 supports for businesses which were extended or tweaked this week, including widening eligibility for COVID-19 leave support if people are unable to work 

Co-founder and treasurer of the Pacific Pharmacists’ Association, Natalia Nu'u, says understanding and communication is essential to deliver an equitable response during COVID-19

Ensuring Pacific communities get up-to-date information during the COVID-19 Auckland lockdown is vital, says chair of South Seas Healthcare 

Thought you could take a few minutes’ break? Think again. The pharmacy sector has been slammed after Auckland’s return to Alert Level 3 triggered a groundswell of patients stressing, stockpiling and scurrying to their nearest pharmacy to secure supplies

With Auckland now at alert level three, while the rest of Aotearoa is at alert level two, the Pacific Pharmacists’ Association is urging Pacific people to stay on top of their medication or repeat prescriptions

There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today – 12 in the community and one in managed isolation