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At least three DHBs have reached their annual cap for the number of people allowed to sign up to LTC pharmacy services

Stephen McKernan yesterday left his role of acting chief executive of the Ministry of Health saying expectations are clear – but he wasn’t claiming to have turned around morale 

The mood around the new pharmacy services contract appears to have lightened following the first joint workshop between DHB officials and sector representatives since consultation closed.

The DHB leader pushing through the new pharmacy services contract is assuring pharmacists the revised contract will provide more clarity on how the model will work

An expected Government review of primary care funding appears to have been superseded by a much wider-ranging review of the health system announced by health minister David Clark yesterday afternoon

DHB gives royally wrong reason for excluding public on building talks Counties Manukau DHB has apologised for using the wrong reason under the Official Information Act for excluding the public from its discussions over the troubled Galbraith building. 

The Pharmacy Guild is hopeful the DHB funding increase in the 2018 budget could lead to a more favourable outcome for pharmacists in ongoing contract negotiations

The Community Pharmacy Services Agreement will be extended for three more months to allow DHBs time to address issues raised in consultation on its proposed replacement

A clean sweep has been made of Auckland region’s three DHB chairs including embattled Counties Manukau DHB

Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced new chairs to lead Auckland’s three District Health Boards