Health Funding

Martin Johnston reports on the markers of stress in general practice, where the feeling of failing to cope is palpable

The National Party has finally released its health manifesto, Better Health Outcomes, a 20-page paper setting out some of its new policies, as well as proposals it has already campaigned on

The minor-ailments scheme is finishing tomorrow but pharmacists are pleading for it to continue, and want it rolled out nationwide. 

PHARMACY CONTRACT TALKS resumed on 10 July after a new independent chair for the National Annual Agreement Review was appointed.

Pharmacy contract talks are set to resume on 10 July now that a new independent chair for the National Annual Agreement Review has been appointed

The Needle Exchange Services Trust has lost funding from Te Whatu Ora and will be eventually wound up

Te Whatu Ora is planning to offer pharmacy owners 5 per cent more funding this year. Jonathan Chilton-Towle gauges reaction

More details of the planned minor-ailments scheme have been revealed but it will not be available in all regions. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports

Clinical pharmacist Katrina Azer argues that every perspective, especially that of the independent pharmacist, should be welcomed at the National Annual Agreement Review negotiation table and asks whether the Integrated Community Pharmacy Services Agreement is fit for purpose

Te Whatu Ora today revealed more details of the planned minor ailments scheme but there is disappointment and frustration it isn't available nationwide