COVID-19

Tim Jones likes to be on the right side of history, even though he might have started out on the dark side

WITH MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR, multi-level marketing corporates propelling the global rise of essential oils over the past 15 years, concerns have been widespread over their misuse.

PAYMENTS for COVID19 vaccinations contributed more than $58.5 million to pharmacy coffers but pharmacy specialist accountant Hugh Lopdell estimates the bulk of that money went to a minority of pharmacies.

Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones discusses long COVID, including who is at risk for developing it, the symptoms people experience, and what you can do to help

The vast majority of COVID-19 antivirals dispensed in New Zealand is still getting to patients via a prescription, despite pharmacists being permitted to supply the pills without a script since 28 July.

SOMEWHAT confusing guidance from the Ministry of Health on who should wear a mask coincided with a high level of non-compliance among customers at mall-based community pharmacies last month.

New Zealand is on the back foot in preparing for new Covid-19 variants now requirements for international arrivals to test have ended, health experts say

Dunedin plumber Rory Nairn died from myocarditis caused by the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, a coroner has found

Pharmacy cannot enforce mask compliance, says one health leader, but latest guidance from the Ministry of Health suggests it may not even be required

An 89-year-old woman who was prescribed Paxlovid despite having a contraindication for the COVID-19 antiviral collapsed four days later and was taken to hospital