Medsafe

The controversial practice of conducting unannounced pharmacy audits has been temporarily halted

THE CONTROVERSIAL PRACTICE of conducting unannounced pharmacy audits has been temporarily halted.

Once again, just over 40 per cent of pharmacies are meeting all criteria in Medsafe’s audit requirements. Paulette Crowley reports 

THE MEDICINES Classification Committee decision not to ease restrictions on low-dose cannabidiol, means businesses have no incentive to bring these products to market, a Hamilton-based pharmacist says.

Once again, just over 40 per cent of pharmacies are meeting all criteria in Medsafe’s audit requirements 

The Medicines Classification Committee recommends not following Australia in easing restrictions on low-dose cannabidiol, but a Hamilton-based pharmacist says it’s a missed opportunity

Pharmacy audits have been paused and delayed in recent years and now they’re under “active” review by Medsafe and Te Whatu Ora 

Pharmacy audits have been paused and delayed in recent years and now they’re under “active” review by Medsafe and Te Whatu Ora 

The case of ADHD specialist GP Tony Hanne excited much comment last month, not least from pharmacy owner Ian McMichael who is concerned about the impact of bad prescribing on pharmacists and potential liability, writes Jonathan Chilton-Towle

It is the liquorice-like taste of teething for toddlers, but for one mother, Bonjela almost cost her daughter's life