Ministry of Health

An independent review of the health reforms’ progress is to start shortly but will not be completed until after the election

Vaping rates are rising as fast as tobacco rates are dropping, particularly in children and adolescents. Paulette Crowley takes a look at what part pharmacy could play in reducing vaping

Vaping rates are rising as fast as tobacco rates are dropping, particularly in children and adolescents. Paulette Crowley takes a look at what part pharmacy could play in reducing vaping

Health minister Ayesha Verrall launched a new strategy to leave the “old” health system behind and aim for equity and improved outcomes 

Tim Hanlon has held top jobs in the UK’s NHS system and defence force and is now heading up a new directorate for the Ministry of Health. He talks to Paulette Crowley

PHARMACISTS SAY they are receiving written discharge summaries from hospitals that are recommending patients to get their prescriptions filled at discount pharmacies for free prescriptions.

Incoming health minister Ayesha Verrall recognises that the $5 prescription copayment is a barrier to patients accessing medicines – but she has no plans to remove it. 

Incoming health minister Ayesha Verrall recognises that the $5 prescription copayment is a barrier to patients accessing medicines – but she has no plans to remove it. 

PHARMACISTS SAY they are receiving written discharge summaries from hospitals that are recommending patients to get their prescriptions filled at discount pharmacies for free prescriptions.

PHARMAC HAS HALTED a proposal to extend the supply periods for Class B controlled drugs at the request of the Ministry of Health.