DHB

The Waitemata DHB is advocating for codeine to become a prescription-only medicine, after a vote at its August meeting.

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

The group who will work out the terms of this year's Community Pharmacy Services Agreement has finally been announced and already held its first meetings.

Changes are coming to the Community Pharmacy Services Agreement, but it's not clear whether next year's new contract will be very different from the current model.

Today (19 June) is the deadline for pharmacies to sign the Community Pharmacy Services Agreement (CPSA) extension variation, if they want to be guaranteed payment on 1 July.

An "insult", a "bribe" and an "unfair and unsustainable contract" are some of the words being May 2015 cartoon used to describe the proposed 18-month Community Pharmacy Services Agreement (CPSA) extension.

Key issues have been identified for the 12-month contract extension of the current Community Pharmacy Services Agreement (CPSA).

A riled South Island pharmacist has closed his pharmacy twice to show his dissatisfaction with the Community Pharmacy Services Agreement (CPSA).